Team Building Activities for Large Groups in Manchester
If you’re in charge of planning a large group team day in Manchester, first of all, respect. Getting 50, 100, or even 250 people excited about team building is no small task. The good news? It doesn't have to be a boring sit-down seminar or another round of awkward icebreakers. Big groups mean bigger energy, bigger laughs, and a bigger chance to bring your team together properly.
And Manchester? It’s built for big team days. You’ve got spacious venues in the heart of the city, from modern hotels near Deansgate and Spinningfields to quirky warehouses and creative hubs in the Northern Quarter. But if you’re planning something bigger, we can sort that too. Think sports fields, private country hotels, and even stadium-style spaces across Greater Manchester. Wherever you want to take your team, we’ll help you find a venue that fits your numbers and your vibe.
10 Best Team Building Activities for Large Groups in Manchester
Here’s our top pick of team building activities in Manchester that are built for scale. Whether you’ve got 50 or 250 people to entertain, these experiences are big on teamwork, easy to manage, and packed with the kind of energy that keeps large groups engaged from start to finish.
1. Battle of Olympus
Big team? Big energy. This outdoor challenge is made for large groups who want to get stuck into physical games, puzzles, and a bit of healthy rivalry. It’s bold, competitive, and great for blowing off steam with plenty of space to run wild.
2. Commercial Teambreak
Lights, camera, teamwork. In this creative large-group activity, your team will step out of the office and into the spotlight to create your own hilarious TV commercial. With props, cameras, scripts and full event support, every team member gets a role, whether it’s acting, directing or scriptwriting. It’s a brilliant way to boost confidence, uncover hidden talents and get everyone working together in a fun, fast-paced challenge. Run in Manchester venues with plenty of space to film and get creative.
3. Corporate Sports Day
Sack races, egg and spoon, tug of war… this classic brings out the inner kid in your team. Run it at a Manchester park, school field or hotel grounds, great for large groups who love light-hearted competition and fresh air.
4. I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here
Inspired by the jungle show, this team experience throws your group into weird, wacky trials. From creepy crawly tasks to bush-tucker style challenges, it’s hilarious, engaging and works brilliantly for large groups split into rotating teams.
Want even more ideas? Check out our 10 fun team activities in Manchester, packed with activities that’ll get your group laughing, moving, and properly bonding.
5. Charity Bike Build
Looking to give back while you team build? Teams compete to build bikes from scratch and they’re donated to local charities. It’s collaborative, rewarding, and ideal for large groups split into mini workshop pods across a venue.
6. Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt
Armed with smartphones, your group splits up and races across Manchester, solving clues, snapping photos and cracking challenges along iconic streets like Deansgate, Market Street, King Street and St Ann’s Square. It’s the perfect adventure for large groups who want movement, teamwork, and a bit of friendly rivalry in the heart of the city.
7. Qubed
This game show-inspired challenge works well for bigger groups who like pressure and precision. Split into teams and face off inside the cube. Competitive, tense, and surprisingly funny, especially when people crack under the spotlight.
8. Master of the Tasks
It’s weird, wonderful and full of random challenges your team didn’t see coming. Perfect for big groups who like humour and creative chaos, plus it scales up easily across larger venues or hotel function rooms in Manchester.
9. The Crystal Team Challenge
Inspired by the iconic TV show, this large-format outdoor experience includes mental and physical zones leading to the final dome. High energy, high pressure, and great for large groups working in rotation or tournament style.
10. Challenge 100
Quick-fire games. A ticking clock. Loads of laughter. This one’s all about racking up points across 100 mini tasks, ideal for large groups who want something indoor, lively and not too serious. Trust us, it gets competitive fast.
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Ready to Plan Your Large Group Team Event in Manchester?
Whether you’re bringing together 50 people or a few hundred, Manchester has the venues, activities and energy to pull off an epic team day. From creative challenges to full scale outdoor games, we’ll help you sort everything, venue, timings, hosting and all the fun in between.
What Clients Say About Our Manchester Events
“Trying to organise a day for 120 people felt impossible — but this made it so easy. Everyone had a role, and it was genuinely fun from start to finish.”
“We needed something that worked for a really mixed group — and it nailed it. Loads of laughs, no one was left out, and the team’s still talking about it.”
Planning for a bigger team? Explore all our Manchester team building activities for groups of 50 to 250+, From indoor games to outdoor challenges across the city.