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Team Building Activities in Newcastle
Team building activities in Newcastle have a local standout in cocktail making, booked here more than anywhere else in the region. Ask us for corporate team building in Newcastle and you get the fully managed version, built on more than 10,000 team building events since 2007, with a dedicated event manager planning it with you and our event team bringing the activity and the equipment to your Newcastle office or venue.
Newcastle is one of our most-booked team building cities in the North East. Tell us what your team enjoys and we will help you choose, from a short session to a full away day. Need a venue too? Our free venue finding covers Newcastle.
Not sure which activity suits your team? Tell us your numbers and get a quote in 30 minutes »
Activities
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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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Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt
- Explore your location
- Self-run, start anytime
- Great value, app technology
- Team challenges & puzzles
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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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Chocolate Making
- Artisan chocolate
- Melt, dip and decorate
- Milk, white and dark chocolate
- Take your treats home
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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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Chain Reaction
- Encourages team cooperation
- Design & build simple tasks
- Link chain sections together
- Produces a domino reaction
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Pizza Making
- Create and make pizzas
- Learn to toss dough
- Pizzaiolo chef
- Prosecco, dough balls, nibbles
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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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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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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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The Betrayers
- Mind-boggling challenges
- Trust your gut!
- Secret competition
- Who will survive?
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Ceramic Painting
- Ceramic Painting workshop
- Paints, brushes, aprons
- Creative host
- Venue finding service
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Masterpiece Challenge
- Communication is key
- Paint & create a collage
- Fully inclusive activity
- Fantastic indoor activity
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Paint & Sip
- Paint 2 canvasses
- Two paintings each
- Drinks included
- Private venue hire
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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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Gameshow Bonanza
- Your own gameshow
- Magnetic host
- Different quiz rounds
- Prizes to win!
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Charity Bike Build
- Teamwork for a cause
- Rebuild your bike
- Learn repair skills
- Create bike signage
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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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Pub Olympics
- Indoor pub style games
- Air hockey, casino, darts
- Everyone involved
- Dry hire or event managed
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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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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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Corporate Office Massage
- Fully qualified therapists
- Stress free experience
- Fully clothed massage
- Massage and Reflexology
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Dance Classes
- Variety of dance themes
- Fun choreographed routine
- Can build confidence
- Free venue finding service
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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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The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
- The best of the best
- Exciting trivia & quizzes
- Huge variety of challenges
- GPS smartphone app
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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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Rookie Detective
- Real forensic techniques
- Solve a mini crime
- Ex-Scotland Yard detectives
- 1.5-hour portable event
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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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GPS: Spy School
- Spy themed challenges
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- GPS and image recognition
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Glass Painting
- Creative glass painting
- Drinking glass & Coaster
- Artistic host
- Venue finding service
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Bakeathon
- Expert chef
- Variety of bakes
- Learn the basics
- No experience needed
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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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Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge
- Genuine Maori warriors
- Truly unique ice breakers
- New Zealand dance
- Team learn the moves
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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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Wacky Wheels
- Earn sponsorship money
- Learn to design the car
- Build your wacky racer
- Mini head to head races
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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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Soap Box Derby
- Build a go-kart
- Score sponsorships
- Crew tool kits
- Podium for winners
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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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Bonkers Games
- Inflatable fun!
- Games & challenges
- Competitive & physical
- Indoors or Outdoors
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Brilliant Bingo
- Chaotic bingo!
- Fast-paced games
- Energetic host
- Hilarious prizes
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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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Perfume Making
- Create your own fragrance
- Professionally run
- Choose from 21 blends
- Interactive & educational
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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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Mission Possible
- Become secret agents
- Crack codes, diffuse bombs
- Variety of challenges
- Action packed team day
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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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Life Drawing
- Nude male or female life model
- Private city centre venue
- All drawing materials included
- Casual class atmosphere
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Conference Energiser – Drumming
- Learn your rhythm
- Professional instruments
- Energetic instructor
- Icebreaker or event
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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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Wall Street Winners
- Buy, sell, build
- High pressure stakes
- Negotiation tactics
- Build your empire!
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Krypton Factor
- Competitive fun activity
- Variety of challenges
- Brings everyone together
- Prize for the winning team
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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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Everest Challenge
- On top of the world
- Challenge simulation
- 29,000ft high
- Learn survival skills
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GPS: Space Survival
- Space-themed challenges
- Activity Co-ordinator
- Explore the city centre
- Fun & Competitive
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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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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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Den of Dragons
- Pitch to dragons
- Resident host
- Different idea stages
- Gain investment
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Big Picture Challenge
- Creative team bonding
- One big painting
- Event host
- Takeaway art
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Turbo Cricket
- Short Ten10 cricket match
- Bats, balls, stumps
- Event co-ordinator
- Scorecard
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Party Bike
- Tour and sightseeing
- Drinks on board
- Sober chauffeur
- Music system
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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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Casino Table Hire
- Casino Tables with Croupiers!
- Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps
- Variety of props available
- Weddings, private parties etc
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Crafty Workshop
- Variety of creative events
- All materials and craft
- Presentation boxes
- Ideal for larger groups
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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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Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt
- Pub quiz & bar crawl in one
- Self-run, so start anytime
- Great value, app technology
- Perfect for Christmas parties
Most Popular Team Building Activities in Newcastle
From our own booking data, these are the activities Newcastle teams book most, and cocktail making leads the way here in a way it does not elsewhere. Since we scale every activity to your group, pick by the kind of day you want rather than by numbers. The full range is in the grid above, or browse all team building activities.
| Activity | Type | What you do | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Making | Food & drink | Mix and taste your own cocktails with a host | A sociable, hands-on session |
| Corporate Sports Day | Active | Sack races, relays and classic sports-day games | Getting everyone outside and moving |
| Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | App-led hunt on foot around central Newcastle | Getting teams out and about |
| The Crystal Team Challenge | Problem-solving | Win crystals across physical and mental games | A classic all-rounder |
| Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | App-led hunt around Newcastle's pubs, clues as you go | A sociable day out |
Prefer to sort by category? Check out indoor, outdoor, food and drink, evening, treasure hunt and charity team building, organise a corporate away day in Newcastle, go virtual for remote teams, or view Christmas team building.
Team Building Venues in Newcastle
Around Newcastle we run events in city-centre function rooms and hotels, dedicated conference venues, and larger spaces across the North East when a day needs more room or the outdoors. If a venue is what you need, our venue finding service puts together a shortlist for your group, date and activity, often the same day.
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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“Tell me your numbers, your date and roughly what you are after, and I will sort the activity, the staff and a Newcastle venue if you need one, so all your team has to do is turn up.”
Izzie
Corporate Event Manager
Team Building in Newcastle FAQs
Yes. We run team building across Newcastle and the wider North East, including Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham. We come to you, so your team can meet close to the office wherever they are based.
Wherever works for you. Many indoor activities run in your own office or meeting room, kit brought along. For larger or outdoor days, our free venue finding service secures a Newcastle venue, from central rooms to bigger sites across the North East.
Cocktail making is the standout in Newcastle, ahead of a corporate sports day, our urban treasure hunt, the Crystal Team Challenge and a pub treasure hunt. The table above explains what each is and the kind of team it suits.
Yes, at no cost to you. Our venue finding service matches your group, date and activity to a suitable Newcastle space. We take a commission from the venue, not a fee from you, so you pay what you would booking direct.
It varies by activity, group size and the length of the day, with the lowest-priced Newcastle activities from around £18 per person. The full cost comes in your quote, usually within 30 minutes, with nothing hidden.
Most take two to three hours, and we can put together a half or full day by combining a few. We shape the timings around your schedule, from a short post-meeting session to a full away day.
From around six people to several hundred. Nearly every activity scales, and we bring staff and kit to match. Let us know your numbers and we will suggest the best fit.
A few weeks is ideal, with summer and December booking up first, so get those in early. Shorter notice often works too, so it is worth asking whatever your date.
For a bigger team, a corporate sports day or the urban treasure hunt break into competing groups so everyone takes part. We tailor the format to your numbers and the space.
Yes. Plenty of our range is fully indoor, from cocktail making to gameshows and casino nights, so the Newcastle weather is no barrier. Winter events run every bit as well as summer ones.
Yes, regularly across the North East. We have a strong track record in Newcastle and great reviews from local teams. Share your numbers and we will suggest ideas that have worked well nearby.
Fully Insured & ABTA Members (Y6501) – every event is insured and risk assessed.
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Tell us your group size and a rough date, and we will come back with Newcastle ideas and a quote, usually within 30 minutes.
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Reviews for Newcastle
4th May 2026
Funktion Events were very helpful in arranging a works event - a pizza making class for my department team. They helped with sorting out a city central location, suitable time and a reasonable quote based on the number of people attending. Good experience overall with arranging everything, and my works team were happy with the activity.
2nd May 2026
I arranged a Chocolate Making Team Event managed by Funktion and it was great! From the start everything was perfectly managed .
20th March 2026
Company Works Day-
Excellent communications throughout. First time using Funktion Events. Izzie was very helpful and answered all my questions prior to booking. Looking forward to our event.
Excellent communications throughout. First time using Funktion Events. Izzie was very helpful and answered all my questions prior to booking. Looking forward to our event.
9th October 2025
Really responsive and helpful replies to make sure I know the details and exactly what is happening with the event I am arranging. I have used this company before for another event. So this is the second time I have gone through them and both times it has been seamless.
4th September 2025
Fantastic event - great preparation and attention to detail pre the event and then on the day, all as planned with great hosts. Very engaging and well worth the cost!
5th July 2024
It was a great event, we really enjoyed it and James was a great host!
14th March 2023
My team enjoyed the event that we had. The company was responsive to my enquiries, which were initially tentative and they were helpful as my requirements changed. The event itself was fun and helped with our teambuilding but was very weather dependent and we were glad of a warm pub at the end of it. Also a couple of people who are less mobile chose not to join in and just waited for us in the pub.
10th October 2019
We had an excellent afternoon and everyone fully enjoyed it.
I don’t think any of our groups completed all of the spots on the map, though. We set a time of just under two hours and still more than expected to complete. I wouldn’t say we had any slow members on our team especially. Apart from not completing it fully, it was great fun.
I don’t think any of our groups completed all of the spots on the map, though. We set a time of just under two hours and still more than expected to complete. I wouldn’t say we had any slow members on our team especially. Apart from not completing it fully, it was great fun.
10th August 2019
I’d just like to say thank you for Funktion events for our recent team building event.
We had an excellent day and everyone had nothing but good words to say about the way to app was ran.
We had an excellent day and everyone had nothing but good words to say about the way to app was ran.
3rd October 2017
The event went very well and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to you and your team for organising so quickly.