Team Building Activities in Carlisle

Team building activities in Carlisle cover treasure hunts, race nights and pub olympics, a cross-section of what we run for teams across Cumbria. Funktion Events has run corporate team building in Carlisle since 2007, part of more than 10,000 team building events UK-wide, with a dedicated event manager planning it with you and our event team bringing the activity and the kit to your Carlisle office or venue.

Carlisle is one of our smaller-volume Cumbrian locations, so rather than rank activities by numbers, the table below is a popular cross-section of what we run in the area. Pick whatever suits, we size it to your group, and if you need a room our venue finding is free.

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Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt

Explore your location
Self-run, start anytime
Great value, app technology
Team challenges & puzzles

Chocolate Making

Artisan chocolate
Melt, dip and decorate
Milk, white and dark chocolate
Take your treats home

Challenge 100

Compete in many challenges
Mental agility, common sense
Scavenger hunt tasks
Racing against the clock

Masterpiece Challenge

Communication is key
Paint & create a collage
Fully inclusive activity
Fantastic indoor activity

Stop The Clocks

Race against the clock
Multiple skill challenges
Lowest time wins
Mental & physical tasks

Corporate Sports Day

Classic school sports games
Small or large groups
Sack race, egg & spoon
House team colours

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Fully organised pub quiz hunt
Self run – start any time
Test general pub knowledge
Hilarious team challenges

Race Nights

Expert race night organisers
Winning posts, fences
Bet solo or in teams
Witty, costumed race host

Chain Reaction

Encourages team cooperation
Design & build simple tasks
Link chain sections together
Produces a domino reaction

Corporate Office Massage

Fully qualified therapists
Stress free experience
Fully clothed massage
Massage and Reflexology

Retro Showdown

Variety of retro gameshows
TV classics from the 80s & 90s
Bulleye, Catchphase
Million Dollar Drop finale

Yoga Class

Yoga at your location
Tailored for all group sizes
Boost staff wellness
Ideal for events or offices

The Crystal Team Challenge

Physical & mental tasks
Large, full day event
Compete in zones
Crystal dome finale

Pub Olympics

Indoor pub style games
Air hockey, casino, darts
Everyone involved
Dry hire or event managed

Mobile Cocktail Making

Learn to mix & shake cocktails
Professional bartenders
Drinks, glassware, ice, etc
Run in offices, hotels, venues

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt

The best of the best
Exciting trivia & quizzes
Huge variety of challenges
GPS smartphone app

I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here

Bush tucker trials
Real snakes, spiders
Kiosk Kev host
Push the limits

Outdoor Escape Rooms

Outdoor escape rooms
Improves problem solving
Interactive fun host
Tasks, clues, Immersive challenges

GPS: Spy School

Spy themed challenges
Self run – start any time
Great value, latest technology
GPS and image recognition

Wacky Wheels

Earn sponsorship money
Learn to design the car
Build your wacky racer
Mini head to head races

Pilates Class

Pilates at your location
Certified instructor
Boosts strength & flexibility
Great for teams & events

Bonkers Games

Inflatable fun!
Games & challenges
Competitive & physical
Indoors or Outdoors

Dance Classes

Variety of dance themes
Fun choreographed routine
Can build confidence
Free venue finding service

Commercial Teambreak

Create an TV advert
Good for team bonding
Camera’s & props included
Trophies to be won

Krypton Factor

Competitive fun activity
Variety of challenges
Brings everyone together
Prize for the winning team

Battle of Olympus

Olympic inspired event
Variety of fun filled activities
Head to head challenges
Teams represents a country

Tai Chi Class

Tai Chi at your location
Knowledgeable instructors
Calms the mind and boosts immunity
Great wellness event

Sound Bath Class

Promotes deep relaxation
Soothing sounds & vibrations
Unwinds body and mind
Wellbeing event

Life Coaching Workshop

Prioritise self-care
Time management strategies
Boosting energy levels
Great for team morale

Nutrition Workshop

Nutrition advice for modern challenges
Solutions for busy lifestyles
Led by expert naturopaths
Practical, impactful workshops

Charity Sleep Pod Build

Charity team event
Sleep pods for the homeless
Learn the mission
Collaborative experience

Perfume Making

Create your own fragrance
Professionally run
Choose from 21 blends
Interactive & educational

Mission Possible

Become secret agents
Crack codes, diffuse bombs
Variety of challenges
Action packed team day

Movie Madness

Create your own movie
Fun and engaging event
Encourages people to think outside the box
All equipment included

TV Tastic Quiz

Ultimate quiz event
Classics & modern quiz shows
Buzzers, interactive rounds
Prize for the winner

Conference Energiser - Clap Happy

Blast of colour, fun & energy
Rhythm adventure
Brings team together
Amazing ice breaker

Zorb Bubble Games

Classic games like bulldog, relay races
Event co-ordinator
Zorb Bubbles
Fun forfeits to play

Conference Energiser – Drumming

Learn your rhythm
Professional instruments
Energetic instructor
Icebreaker or event

Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge

Genuine Maori warriors
Truly unique ice breakers
New Zealand dance
Team learn the moves

GPS: Space Survival

Space-themed challenges
Activity Co-ordinator
Explore the city centre
Fun & Competitive

Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt

Pub quiz & bar crawl in one
Self-run, so start anytime
Great value, app technology
Perfect for Christmas parties

Popular Team Building Activities in Carlisle

Carlisle is a smaller location for us, so instead of a ranked list this is a popular mix of what teams in the area tend to go for, all live and bookable locally. The full choice is in the grid above, or browse all team building activities.

Activity	Type	What you do	Best for
Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt	Treasure hunt	App-led hunt through the city solving clues and photo challenges	Active, outdoor-leaning days
Race Nights	Evening / social	A compere runs recorded horse races on screen with play betting and a tote	Evening socials
Pub Olympics	Active / social	A circuit of daft pub-style games scored across teams	Light competition and a laugh
The Crystal Team Challenge	Problem-solving	Crystal Maze-style zones of physical, mental, mystery and skill games	Variety and friendly rivalry
Chocolate Making	Food & drink	Make and taste truffles and bars with a chocolatier, all supplied	A treat rather than a contest

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 Carlisle, run it virtual for remote teams, or plan Christmas team building.

Team Building Venues in Carlisle

Most Carlisle sessions run at your own office or a room you already use, with plenty happening in local hotels and function rooms around the city centre and the castle, and treasure hunts and outdoor games using the streets and green space nearby. We cover the whole of Cumbria, so Penrith, Wigton and Brampton are all in reach, up to Gretna over the Scottish border. No room of your own? Our free venue finding service sources one 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 Carlisle venue if you need one, so all your team has to do is turn up.”

Izzie
Corporate Event Manager

Team Building in Carlisle FAQs

Do you cover Carlisle and Cumbria?

Yes. We travel to you across Carlisle and Cumbria, including Penrith, Wigton and Brampton, and up to Gretna on the Scottish border. Everything the activity needs comes with the team.

Where can a Carlisle team building event be held?

Most Carlisle events run at your own office or a room you already use, and we also work in local hotels and function rooms, with treasure hunts and outdoor games using the city itself. If you need a space, we will find one.

Which activities are most popular in Carlisle?

Carlisle is one of our smaller-volume locations, so we do not have a stand-out most-booked activity here. The mix teams tend to go for is treasure hunts, race nights, pub olympics, the Crystal Team Challenge and chocolate making, all bookable locally.