Christmas Team Building Activities & Ideas for Work 2025

Christmas Party Team Building Ideas for 2025

Planning a staff Christmas party in 2025 and want something different? At Funktion Events, we’ve helped hundreds of offices break away from boring sit-down meals with our unique Christmas team building activities. From creative workshops to competitive games, every idea here is designed to get your colleagues connecting, laughing and celebrating, no meat, veg or potatoes required.

With over 18 years of experience organising staff parties for leading UK companies, our expert team knows exactly what it takes to deliver a memorable, fun and truly inclusive Christmas event for work.

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Top 10 Christmas Team Building Activities for Work 2025

Discover our most popular Christmas team building activities for work in 2025, handpicked favourites based on real staff party bookings and feedback from UK companies.

If you want an easy way to add festive food and drink to your Christmas party without extra planning, you can explore these corporate Christmas hampers. They’re pre-packed with seasonal treats, wine and snacks, and can be delivered directly to your office with complimentary UK tracked delivery.

Day & Evening Christmas Activities

As one of the UK’s trusted Christmas team building specialists, we offer a range of Christmas party activities to suit any schedule, whether you fancy energising the group in the afternoon or celebrating together in the evening. Our experienced planners are here to help your team find the perfect festive event, day or night.

• Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt
• Retro Showdown
• Challenge 100
• Qubed

Browse all Christmas party activities at the top of this page.

Food & Drinks Christmas Experiences

Looking for Christmas party ideas with a difference? Our food and drink activities are a real treat for teams tired of turkey and trimmings, we’ve got just the thing. From chocolate making to festive cocktail classes, we’ve helped countless UK businesses celebrate with experiences that everyone can enjoy together.

Arts & Crafts Christmas Activities

Upgrade your Christmas do, ditch the dull dinner and try something your team will actually love. Get creative this festive season with our hands on arts and crafts experiences, perfect for groups looking to do something a little different. Our expert instructors have helped teams across the UK unwind and connect, guiding them through wreath making, ornament painting, and more. All designed to bring colleagues together during the busiest time of year.

CSR & Charity Christmas Activities

Celebrate Christmas by giving something back. Our CSR and charity focused activities, like Sleep pods, let your team make a real difference while enjoying a memorable festive event. We’ve helped hundreds of UK organisations boost morale and support good causes at the same time.

Indoor Christmas Party Ideas for Work

Stay warm and keep the fun going with our range of indoor Christmas team building activities. Whether you’re planning for a small group or a full company do, we offer creative, engaging options tried and tested by UK businesses every festive season.

Low Cost Christmas Team Building Activities

Planning a staff Christmas party on a budget? We specialise in affordable team building activities that don’t compromise on fun. Our expert event planners have helped hundreds of UK workplaces celebrate in style, whatever the budget.

Christmas Activities for Small Teams

Smaller groups can still have a big celebration! We offer a variety of Christmas party activities designed for small teams, proven favourites with our past clients that want a personal, memorable experience.

See more Christmas party activities for small teams here.

Christmas Parties for Large Groups

Organising for a big team? Our large group Christmas party activities are perfect for companies who want everyone involved, from departments to entire organisations. With years of experience delivering successful events UK wide, we know what works for groups of every size.

See more Christmas Party Ideas for Large Groups here.

Unusual Christmas Party Activities

Looking for something different to surprise your team this Christmas? Our collection of unusual Christmas party activities goes beyond the standard work do, think quirky challenges, creative twists, and memorable experiences you won’t find elsewhere. Trusted by our clients businesses across the UK, we’ve helped countless teams break the mould and try something truly unique.

How to Choose the Best Team Building Christmas Party Ideas for Work

Choosing the best Christmas team building activities for your company event takes a bit of thought. With 18+ years’ experience organising festive team events across the UK, our experts share the key steps to help you select the perfect activities for your colleagues:

1. Understand Your Team’s Preferences:
Gather input on what your team enjoys, send a quick survey or ask around. Consider everyone’s interests, backgrounds, and abilities to ensure your Christmas activities are inclusive and engaging.

2. Set Clear Objectives:
What do you want to achieve? From boosting morale and collaboration to simply having fun, setting goals will help you create a memorable Christmas event.

3. Consider Group Size:
Tailor your activities to suit your team’s size. Some Christmas party games work well for smaller groups, while others are perfect for larger teams. Our event planners are here to advise you.

4. Balance Fun and Learning:
The best Christmas team activities combine fun with meaningful outcomes, like teamwork, problem solving, or communication.

5. Incorporate Festive Themes:
Add Christmas spirit with themed activities, think festive jumpers, decorations, or even a Christmas Jumper Day to get everyone involved.

6. Inclusivity Matters:
Make sure everyone can join in, choose activities that are accessible and comfortable for all abilities and backgrounds.

7. Timing and Duration:
Be mindful of schedules, pick activities that fit your agenda without dragging on or tiring out your team.

8. Mix and Match:
Keep energy high by combining competitive games, creative tasks, and team challenges. Check out our Challenge 100 for a great example.

9. Gather Feedback and Adapt:
After the party, ask your team what they loved and what could be improved. Use their feedback to make next year even better!

Virtual Christmas Party Ideas

With more teams working remotely than ever before, virtual Christmas parties are a brilliant way to keep everyone connected and in the festive spirit—no matter where they are in the world. Drawing on multiple years’ experience in corporate events, our team has designed a range of virtual Christmas party ideas that are fun, interactive, and easy to join on MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and other conferencing platforms.

From our popular Virtual Race Night to the immersive Murder on the Slopes mystery, every event is created to build team spirit, encourage collaboration, and guarantee lots of laughs. Our expert event hosts handle all the details, so you can relax and enjoy the celebration with your team, wherever they’re logging in from!

• Festive themed games and challenges for all group sizes
• Easy to set up on any video conferencing platform
• Professional hosts to guide the fun and keep everyone engaged
• Perfect for international teams, hybrid workplaces, or fully remote companies

Want more inspiration? Explore all our virtual Christmas party activities or get in touch with our experts for a tailored recommendation.

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5 Christmas Party Games

Need some inspiration for your office Christmas party? Our expert event planners have spent years curating the most popular Christmas party games for work, perfect for breaking the ice, building team spirit, and adding plenty of festive fun to your celebrations.

1. Ice-Breaker Christmas Trivia
Start your Christmas party with a lively trivia game that gets everyone talking. This classic ice breaker encourages festive knowledge sharing and helps your team relax and connect right from the start.

2. Build-A-Snowman Relay
Spark creativity with a hands on relay where teams race to build the best snowman using everyday materials. This game is great for teamwork, problem-solving, and bringing out some friendly competition. For extra fun, add a Christmas playlist in the background!

3. Santa's Sack Scavenger Hunt
Send teams on a festive scavenger hunt to track down hidden Christmas items, from candy canes to wrapping paper. This fast paced game encourages collaboration, time management, and quick thinking.

4. Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge
Unleash your team’s creative side as they design and decorate gingerbread masterpieces. This activity promotes collaboration and attention to detail, with delicious results.

5. Gift Wrap Relay Race
Add a festive spin to a relay race with a gift-wrapping challenge! Teams compete to wrap and decorate gifts as quickly (and beautifully) as possible, building coordination and friendly rivalry.

Want even more inspiration? Discover our full list of 50 exciting Christmas party game ideas »

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