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Team Building Activities in Essex
Team building activities in Essex are led by Master of the Tasks, the one activity teams here ask about more than any other. Essex is a county we cover end to end for corporate team building, and have done since 2007, across more than 10,000 team building events run nationally, with our event team travelling to your office or venue anywhere in the county with the activity and the kit.
Because Essex is a county rather than a single centre, the enquiries we get here spread from Chelmsford and Brentwood down to Southend and out to Colchester. Tell us where in Essex you are and we will match the format to the space and the numbers, with free venue finding if you need a room.
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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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Stop The Clocks
- Race against the clock
- Multiple skill challenges
- Lowest time wins
- Mental & physical tasks
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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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Master of the Tasks
- TV show challenges
- Hilarious game material
- Tasks per group
- Prize for the winners
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Qubed
- Escape the cube
- Series of challenges
- Game show host
- Prize for the winners
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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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Masterpiece Challenge
- Communication is key
- Paint & create a collage
- Fully inclusive activity
- Fantastic indoor activity
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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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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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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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Retro Showdown
- Variety of retro gameshows
- TV classics from the 80s & 90s
- Bulleye, Catchphase
- Million Dollar Drop finale
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Perfume Making
- Create your own fragrance
- Professionally run
- Choose from 21 blends
- Interactive & educational
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Charity Bike Build
- Teamwork for a cause
- Rebuild your bike
- Learn repair skills
- Create bike signage
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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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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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Corporate Office Massage
- Fully qualified therapists
- Stress free experience
- Fully clothed massage
- Massage and Reflexology
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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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The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
- The best of the best
- Exciting trivia & quizzes
- Huge variety of challenges
- GPS smartphone app
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Outdoor Escape Rooms
- Outdoor escape rooms
- Improves problem solving
- Interactive fun host
- Tasks, clues, Immersive challenges
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Bonkers Games
- Inflatable fun!
- Games & challenges
- Competitive & physical
- Indoors or Outdoors
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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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Yoga Class
- Yoga at your location
- Tailored for all group sizes
- Boost staff wellness
- Ideal for events or offices
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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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Life Drawing
- Nude male or female life model
- Private city centre venue
- All drawing materials included
- Casual class atmosphere
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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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Hostage Kidnap
- Rescue your kidnapped CEO
- Scotland Yard Detectives
- Surveillance & negotiating
- Meet up with informants
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Everest Challenge
- On top of the world
- Challenge simulation
- 29,000ft high
- Learn survival skills
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Bakeathon
- Expert chef
- Variety of bakes
- Learn the basics
- No experience needed
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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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The Detective
- Thrilling crime investigation
- Solve cryptic clues
- Forensic & FBI techniques
- Meet with informants
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Soap Box Derby
- Build a go-kart
- Score sponsorships
- Crew tool kits
- Podium for winners
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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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Dance Classes
- Variety of dance themes
- Fun choreographed routine
- Can build confidence
- Free venue finding service
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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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Pilates Class
- Pilates at your location
- Certified instructor
- Boosts strength & flexibility
- Great for teams & events
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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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Tai Chi Class
- Tai Chi at your location
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Calms the mind and boosts immunity
- Great wellness event
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Sound Bath Class
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Soothing sounds & vibrations
- Unwinds body and mind
- Wellbeing 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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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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TV Tastic Quiz
- Ultimate quiz event
- Classics & modern quiz shows
- Buzzers, interactive rounds
- Prize for the winner
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Crafty Workshop
- Variety of creative events
- All materials and craft
- Presentation boxes
- Ideal for larger groups
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Wall Street Winners
- Buy, sell, build
- High pressure stakes
- Negotiation tactics
- Build your empire!
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Mission Possible
- Become secret agents
- Crack codes, diffuse bombs
- Variety of challenges
- Action packed team day
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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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Den of Dragons
- Pitch to dragons
- Resident host
- Different idea stages
- Gain investment
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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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Conference Energiser – Drumming
- Learn your rhythm
- Professional instruments
- Energetic instructor
- Icebreaker or event
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GPS: Space Survival
- Space-themed challenges
- Activity Co-ordinator
- Explore the city centre
- Fun & Competitive
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Krypton Factor
- Competitive fun activity
- Variety of challenges
- Brings everyone together
- Prize for the winning team
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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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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 Essex
Drawn from what Essex teams have asked us about most over the past two years. The full range sits in the grid above, or browse all team building activities.
| Activity | Type | What you do | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of the Tasks | Tactical game | Taskmaster-style challenges set and scored by a host | Daft tasks, serious scoring |
| Ice Rink Hire | Seasonal / events | A real ice rink brought to your venue, with skates and marshals | Christmas events across the county |
| Challenge 100 | Active | A hundred short challenges worked through against the clock | Variety without long rounds |
| Qubed | Problem-solving | Solve your way out of a sealed cube before the time runs down | Small teams, tight deadlines |
| Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | Clue-solving and photo tasks around your town, scored live on the app | Getting out of the office |
Would you rather choose by format? Look through indoor, outdoor, food and drink, evening, treasure hunt and charity team building, turn it into a corporate away day in Essex, run it virtual for remote staff, or look at Christmas team building.
Team Building Venues in Essex
Most Essex bookings run at the client's own office, which suits a county where the business parks are spread across Chelmsford, Basildon, Brentwood and the towns along the A12. Beyond that there are hotels, golf clubs and conference rooms in every main town, and plenty of open ground for outdoor formats once you are out of the built-up areas. We cover the whole county, from Harlow and Romford in the west across to Colchester, and down to Southend-on-Sea on the coast. If you have no space of your own, our free venue finding service sources one near you 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
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Team Building in Essex FAQs
Yes, the county end to end. That takes in Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Harlow and Romford, and the kit for whichever activity you pick travels with our team.
Your own workplace suits most of them, and Essex has hotels, golf clubs and conference rooms in every main town if you would sooner go off site. Outdoor formats have no shortage of open ground once you leave the built-up areas.
Going on our Essex enquiry data, Master of the Tasks is asked about more than anything else. Ice rink hire comes next and points to a festive streak, followed by Challenge 100, Qubed and the smartphone urban treasure hunt.
We can, and there is no fee for it. Our venue finding service puts forward rooms near your part of the county, and since the venue pays us the commission, the price is the same as going direct.
The lowest-priced activities open at around £18 per person. What you end up paying depends on the activity, the headcount and the running time, so send those over and a full quote comes back, usually within 30 minutes.
Reckon on two to three hours as standard, which sits well either side of lunch. Put two together and you have a half or full day.
Six at the lower end, several hundred at the top. A small Essex team runs one activity between them, while larger numbers break into heats or run parallel sessions with the staffing to match.
Give it a few weeks where you can, and treat December as the exception, since the ice rink and anything festive go early. Short notice is often still workable, so it is worth asking.
Challenge 100 and ice rink hire both absorb large numbers. Challenge 100 keeps everyone occupied on short tasks at once, and a rink runs continuously so people come and go through the event.
Yes. Master of the Tasks and Qubed are both indoor formats, Challenge 100 adapts to a hall or a large room, and ice rink hire is made for the colder months.
Yes. Across the UK our client list runs from AstraZeneca to KPMG, and as an ABTA-bonded company rated Excellent on Trustpilot, an Essex booking carries the same protection wherever in the county it lands.
Fully Insured & ABTA Members (Y6501) – every event is insured and risk assessed.
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21st June 2023
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