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Team Building Activities in Cardiff
Team building activities in Cardiff have real spread: pizza and cocktail making top the food side, but the Crystal Team Challenge is the standout local pick. Funktion Events has run the fully managed version of corporate team building here since 2007, part of more than 10,000 team building events across the UK, with a dedicated event manager sorting the detail in advance and our event team bringing the activity and the equipment to your Cardiff office or venue.
Cardiff is our most-requested team building city in Wales, and that mix makes it more challenge-led than the food-first pattern most cities show. Choose what suits and we will scale it to your group, with free venue finding if you still need a room.
Not sure which activity suits your team? Tell us your numbers and get a quote in 30 minutes »
Activities
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Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt
- Explore your location
- Self-run, start anytime
- Great value, app technology
- Team challenges & puzzles
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Chocolate Making
- Artisan chocolate
- Melt, dip and decorate
- Milk, white and dark chocolate
- Take your treats home
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Challenge 100
- Compete in many challenges
- Mental agility, common sense
- Scavenger hunt tasks
- Racing against the clock
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Qubed
- Escape the cube
- Series of challenges
- Game show host
- Prize for the winners
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Sports: Multi Activity Day
- Huge variety of games
- Multiple sport activities
- Venue hire included
- Team bibs, equipment
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Stop The Clocks
- Race against the clock
- Multiple skill challenges
- Lowest time wins
- Mental & physical tasks
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Race Nights
- Expert race night organisers
- Winning posts, fences
- Bet solo or in teams
- Witty, costumed race host
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Chain Reaction
- Encourages team cooperation
- Design & build simple tasks
- Link chain sections together
- Produces a domino reaction
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Ceramic Painting
- Ceramic Painting workshop
- Paints, brushes, aprons
- Creative host
- Venue finding service
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Corporate Sports Day
- Classic school sports games
- Small or large groups
- Sack race, egg & spoon
- House team colours
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Pizza Making
- Create and make pizzas
- Learn to toss dough
- Pizzaiolo chef
- Prosecco, dough balls, nibbles
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Cocktail Making
- Mix and shake cocktails
- City centre venues
- Learn the tips, tricks and techniques
- Great for groups
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Masterpiece Challenge
- Communication is key
- Paint & create a collage
- Fully inclusive activity
- Fantastic indoor activity
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Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
- Fully organised pub quiz hunt
- Self run – start any time
- Test general pub knowledge
- Hilarious team challenges
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The Betrayers
- Mind-boggling challenges
- Trust your gut!
- Secret competition
- Who will survive?
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Paint & Sip
- Paint 2 canvasses
- Two paintings each
- Drinks included
- Private venue hire
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Crime Scene Investigation
- Realistic crime investigation
- Scotland Yard detectives
- Solve the murder mystery
- Use real forensic procedures
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Charity Bike Build
- Teamwork for a cause
- Rebuild your bike
- Learn repair skills
- Create bike signage
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Gameshow Bonanza
- Your own gameshow
- Magnetic host
- Different quiz rounds
- Prizes to win!
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Retro Showdown
- Variety of retro gameshows
- TV classics from the 80s & 90s
- Bulleye, Catchphase
- Million Dollar Drop finale
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Mobile Cocktail Making
- Learn to mix & shake cocktails
- Professional bartenders
- Drinks, glassware, ice, etc
- Run in offices, hotels, venues
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Brilliant Bingo
- Chaotic bingo!
- Fast-paced games
- Energetic host
- Hilarious prizes
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Charity Cook Off for Good
- Charitable team bonding
- High energy
- Prizes for winners
- Choose your cause
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Pub Olympics
- Indoor pub style games
- Air hockey, casino, darts
- Everyone involved
- Dry hire or event managed
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I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here
- Bush tucker trials
- Real snakes, spiders
- Kiosk Kev host
- Push the limits
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Outdoor Escape Rooms
- Outdoor escape rooms
- Improves problem solving
- Interactive fun host
- Tasks, clues, Immersive challenges
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Olympic Sports Day
- Olympic-inspired sport activities
- Any skill level
- Fun and competitive
- Closing ceremony
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The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
- The best of the best
- Exciting trivia & quizzes
- Huge variety of challenges
- GPS smartphone app
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Master of the Tasks
- TV show challenges
- Hilarious game material
- Tasks per group
- Prize for the winners
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Charity Furniture Restoration
- Restoration for charity
- Hands-on event
- Event manager
- Choose your charity
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Ice Rink Hire
- Synthetic ice rink
- 13m x 13m
- Suitable for up to 45 people at a time
- Suitable for corporate functions, parties and private events
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Corporate Office Massage
- Fully qualified therapists
- Stress free experience
- Fully clothed massage
- Massage and Reflexology
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Go Karting
- High-speed, adrenaline racing
- Modern go-karts
- Times throughout the day
- Dynamic, multi-level track
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GPS: Spy School
- Spy themed challenges
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- GPS and image recognition
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Rookie Detective
- Real forensic techniques
- Solve a mini crime
- Ex-Scotland Yard detectives
- 1.5-hour portable event
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Glass Painting
- Creative glass painting
- Drinking glass & Coaster
- Artistic host
- Venue finding service
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Bonkers Games
- Inflatable fun!
- Games & challenges
- Competitive & physical
- Indoors or Outdoors
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Bakeathon
- Expert chef
- Variety of bakes
- Learn the basics
- No experience needed
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Life Drawing
- Nude male or female life model
- Private city centre venue
- All drawing materials included
- Casual class atmosphere
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Yoga Class
- Yoga at your location
- Tailored for all group sizes
- Boost staff wellness
- Ideal for events or offices
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Charity Wildlife House Making
- Donate to wildlife
- Bee, bug or bird houses
- Creative experience
- Icebreakers throughout
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Wacky Wheels
- Earn sponsorship money
- Learn to design the car
- Build your wacky racer
- Mini head to head races
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Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge
- Genuine Maori warriors
- Truly unique ice breakers
- New Zealand dance
- Team learn the moves
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Cracked It
- Escape room-inspired challenge
- Crack codes and solve puzzles
- Encourages teamwork and communication
- Fully portable and venue flexible
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Everest Challenge
- On top of the world
- Challenge simulation
- 29,000ft high
- Learn survival skills
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Commercial Teambreak
- Create an TV advert
- Good for team bonding
- Camera’s & props included
- Trophies to be won
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Krypton Factor
- Competitive fun activity
- Variety of challenges
- Brings everyone together
- Prize for the winning team
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Charity Skateboard Building
- Design a skateboard
- Creative team bonding
- Benefits children’s charity
- Venue hire
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Real Life Clu'doo
- Murder mystery challenge
- Investigate who killed Dr Black
- Fun forensic tasks and clues
- Just like the real game
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Conference Energiser - Clap Happy
- Blast of colour, fun & energy
- Rhythm adventure
- Brings team together
- Amazing ice breaker
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Battle of Olympus
- Olympic inspired event
- Variety of fun filled activities
- Head to head challenges
- Teams represents a country
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Mission Possible
- Become secret agents
- Crack codes, diffuse bombs
- Variety of challenges
- Action packed team day
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Perfume Making
- Create your own fragrance
- Professionally run
- Choose from 21 blends
- Interactive & educational
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The Crystal Team Challenge
- Physical & mental tasks
- Large, full day event
- Compete in zones
- Crystal dome finale
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Movie Madness
- Create your own movie
- Fun and engaging event
- Encourages people to think outside the box
- All equipment included
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Dance Classes
- Variety of dance themes
- Fun choreographed routine
- Can build confidence
- Free venue finding service
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Turbo Cricket
- Short Ten10 cricket match
- Bats, balls, stumps
- Event co-ordinator
- Scorecard
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Pilates Class
- Pilates at your location
- Certified instructor
- Boosts strength & flexibility
- Great for teams & events
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Tai Chi Class
- Tai Chi at your location
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Calms the mind and boosts immunity
- Great wellness event
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Charity Sleep Pod Build
- Charity team event
- Sleep pods for the homeless
- Learn the mission
- Collaborative experience
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Sound Bath Class
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Soothing sounds & vibrations
- Unwinds body and mind
- Wellbeing event
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Life Coaching Workshop
- Prioritise self-care
- Time management strategies
- Boosting energy levels
- Great for team morale
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Nutrition Workshop
- Nutrition advice for modern challenges
- Solutions for busy lifestyles
- Led by expert naturopaths
- Practical, impactful workshops
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Zorb Bubble Games
- Classic games like bulldog, relay races
- Event co-ordinator
- Zorb Bubbles
- Fun forfeits to play
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Soap Box Derby
- Build a go-kart
- Score sponsorships
- Crew tool kits
- Podium for winners
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Conference Energiser – Drumming
- Learn your rhythm
- Professional instruments
- Energetic instructor
- Icebreaker or event
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TV Tastic Quiz
- Ultimate quiz event
- Classics & modern quiz shows
- Buzzers, interactive rounds
- Prize for the winner
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The Detective
- Thrilling crime investigation
- Solve cryptic clues
- Forensic & FBI techniques
- Meet with informants
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Hostage Kidnap
- Rescue your kidnapped CEO
- Scotland Yard Detectives
- Surveillance & negotiating
- Meet up with informants
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Den of Dragons
- Pitch to dragons
- Resident host
- Different idea stages
- Gain investment
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Battle Archery Tag
- Dodgeball but with arrows
- Battle against each other
- Bunkers and barriers
- Latest Archery Craze!
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GPS: Space Survival
- Space-themed challenges
- Activity Co-ordinator
- Explore the city centre
- Fun & Competitive
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Crafty Workshop
- Variety of creative events
- All materials and craft
- Presentation boxes
- Ideal for larger groups
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Casino Table Hire
- Casino Tables with Croupiers!
- Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps
- Variety of props available
- Weddings, private parties etc
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Wall Street Winners
- Buy, sell, build
- High pressure stakes
- Negotiation tactics
- Build your empire!
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Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt
- Pub quiz & bar crawl in one
- Self-run, so start anytime
- Great value, app technology
- Perfect for Christmas parties
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Party Bike
- Tour and sightseeing
- Drinks on board
- Sober chauffeur
- Music system
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Big Picture Challenge
- Creative team bonding
- One big painting
- Event host
- Takeaway art
Popular Team Building Activities in Cardiff
Drawn from our own Cardiff enquiry data, this is the mix local teams ask about most, and it is our busiest for enquiries anywhere in Wales. The full choice is in the grid above, or browse all team building activities.
| Activity | Type | What you do | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Making | Food & drink | Build and fire your own pizzas alongside a chef, dough and toppings laid on | Food-led afternoons |
| The Crystal Team Challenge | Problem-solving | Crystal Maze-style zones of physical, mental, mystery and skill games | Energetic teams who want variety |
| Cocktail Making | Food & drink | Shake and taste your way through classic cocktails with a mixologist, kit supplied | Sociable end-of-day sessions |
| The Betrayers | Tactical game | Secret traitors sabotage the group through rounds of missions and eliminations | Teams who like a mind game |
| Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | App-led trail between Cardiff pubs solving clues and challenges | A sociable crawl with a competitive edge |
Prefer to browse by format? Open up indoor, outdoor, food and drink, evening, treasure hunt and charity team building, arrange a corporate away day in Cardiff, take it virtual for remote teams, or plan Christmas team building.
Team Building Venues in Cardiff
Many Cardiff sessions run at your own office, and the city has plenty of hotels, bars and function rooms to choose from around the centre, Cardiff Bay and the castle quarter, with treasure hunts and outdoor games using the streets and waterfront. We cover the whole of South Wales, so Newport, Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly and Bridgend are all in reach. If you need somewhere, our free venue finding service sources a room for your numbers and location at no extra cost.
What Every Team Building Event Includes
- We come to you – our event team travels to your office or venue anywhere in the UK, with all the kit and setup.
- A dedicated event manager – one point of contact who plans the day with you and runs it on the day.
- Free venue finding – if you need a space, we source the right one for your group size and location at no extra cost.
- Fully insured and ABTA-bonded (Y6501) – every event is covered and your booking is protected.
Teams We've Run These For
AstraZeneca★★★★★“Everyone enjoyed themselves very much” KPMG★★★★★“It was fantastic, I'd thoroughly recommend” Scottish FA★★★★★“We had a great event, thank you!” Strutt & Parker★★★★★“We had a great time, thank you so much” LAKA★★★★★“It was superb, thank you so much!”
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“Tell me your numbers, your date and roughly what you are after, and I will sort the activity, the staff and a Cardiff venue if you need one, so all your team has to do is turn up.”
Izzie
Corporate Event Manager
Team Building in Cardiff FAQs
Yes. We come to you across Cardiff and South Wales, including Newport, Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly and Bridgend. The team arrives with everything the activity needs.
Plenty of Cardiff events run at your own office, and the city has no shortage of hotels, bars and function rooms around the centre, Cardiff Bay and the castle quarter. If you would rather we sorted the space, we will.
On our enquiry data, pizza making is the most requested activity in Cardiff, with cocktail making close behind on the food side. The Crystal Team Challenge is the standout though, and the Betrayers and our smartphone pub treasure hunt round out a varied top five. Cardiff is our most-requested city in Wales.
Yes, and there is no charge. Our venue finding service picks a room to match your size and preferred part of Cardiff, with the venue paying the commission, so the cost is identical to booking direct.
Activities begin at around £18 per person, with the final figure set by what you choose, how many are coming and how long you run. Give us the numbers and a full quote follows, usually within 30 minutes.
Most sessions last two to three hours. Want a bigger day out? We can combine activities into a half or full day around lunch or an evening.
From roughly six to several hundred. Small teams share one activity; larger Cardiff groups run parallel sessions or heats, staffed to keep everyone moving.
Three weeks or so is comfortable. Summer and December are the first to fill, so plan those ahead, but we can often help at shorter notice too.
For a large Cardiff group, the Crystal Team Challenge and pizza making both handle numbers well. The Crystal Challenge rotates teams through its zones, and pizza making runs in sittings so everyone gets stuck in.
Yes. Pizza making, cocktail making, the Crystal Team Challenge and the Betrayers all run indoors, so a wet Cardiff afternoon is no problem.
Yes. We have delivered team building for companies from AstraZeneca to KPMG, backed by ABTA bonding and an Excellent Trustpilot rating, so a Cardiff event stands on a proven record.
Fully Insured & ABTA Members (Y6501) – every event is insured and risk assessed.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with 2,811+ five-star reviews – your team is in safe hands.
Tell us your group size and a rough date, and we will come back with Cardiff ideas and a quote, usually within 30 minutes.
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Reviews for Cardiff
28th January 2023
We really enjoyed it thanks, I will definitely recommend it to others in future.
7th November 2019
Everything was great thank you!
Our employees really enjoyed the day and I will be in touch shortly to book our next quarterly high achievers day with yourselves.
Our employees really enjoyed the day and I will be in touch shortly to book our next quarterly high achievers day with yourselves.
18th October 2019
The team building event was amazing, thanks. It went as well as it possibly could have! Logan and the team were fantastic, and I didn’t hear 1 bad review from any of the 45 people in attendance (which is very rare for team building days, usually we have at least 4 or 5 moaners haha). Everyone was laughing and joking about the whole day for days after the event, which was the aim.
But yeah, hats off to the team, they were fantastic and made it enjoyable for everyone.
Thanks to yourself also for organising everything, ensuring everything was in place for the day, and answering my many phone calls haha! We will be sure to be in contact again about future events!
But yeah, hats off to the team, they were fantastic and made it enjoyable for everyone.
Thanks to yourself also for organising everything, ensuring everything was in place for the day, and answering my many phone calls haha! We will be sure to be in contact again about future events!
12th April 2019
it was very fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
12th April 2019
The event went very well thanks – it was very fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
14th December 2018
Everything went very well and we had a fun time!
9th August 2018
Yes was great thanks, everyone really enjoyed it. Thanks for all your help!
18th May 2018
We had an absolutely fab day! The team were really well organised and everyone seemed to have really good fun - having the sun shining really helped too!