There are plenty of opportunities to bring your team together this summertime, be it through one of the many international sporting events, or a more structured corporate event designed to focus, challenge and galvanise your employees.
Motivation, working together, productivity and positivity in the workplace; are the benefits of team building that are widely recognised. And Summer is the perfect time to reinvigorate your team with engaging activities that encourage collaboration and boost morale.
Through our expert team-building event partners, Vine Hotels offers a full programme of team-building activities along with conference and events facilities that are second to none at its various properties.
Read on for more information on summer team-building activities from the Vine Hotels portfolio.
IN NEED OF INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT TEAM AWAY DAY?
With busy jobs and the fact that team building often falls to employees with a host of other responsibilities, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to team building. Worse still, stuck in the boardroom with a flipchart and just bad coffee keeping your colleagues from drifting off to sleep.
If you’re in search of new ways to bring your team together this summertime, then look no further.
A well-earned restful and restorative experience, an opportunity to learn new skills, or something more fun to fire up their creativity and shake away the stress – choose something to fit your team from the versatile programme of events.
Helen Shepherd from Vine Hotels says:
“The best thing about summer is that it opens-up new settings and experiences for our corporate clients. Your team can benefit from a day out in the sun, a creative indoor challenge. Or both! “
Work, rest or play, there’s something for every team.
WORK
Experiences that focus on learning new skills are invaluable for professional growth and development, providing practical knowledge and a sense of accomplishment as your team learns together. It’s not all work and no play, however. Skills-based team building is enjoyable too – it’s important that your team has fun while they become equipped with new skills.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park
From chocolate making and ice sculpting to codebreaking, circus skills and a whole lot more – there is much scope for indoor/outdoor skills-based learning this summertime at DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park. This team-building hotel in Sheffield has everything needed for a successful team-building day, including easy access to major motorway routes for travelling guests, car parking, and beautifully landscaped gardens for perfect summer BBQ’s.
Contact: Sales@doubletreesheffield.com
Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant
Learn the skills of a barista, how to infuse your cooking with the flavours of Asia or how to create a dynamic Lego animation at this fabulous historic hotel in Warwickshire. Acquiring new skills becomes even easier than ever, especially in the charming setting of the Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant, just a short drive from Stratford-upon-Avon right in the heart of Shakespeare country.
Contact: salescp@charlecotepheasanthotel.co.uk
REST
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel Golf and Spa
Team-building activities that focus on relaxation are useful for reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.
Where better to get away from it all, than the beautiful southern coast of Devon where rejuvenation from the fresh sea air, awaits your team? Relax on this Devon golf and spa hotel’s extensive grounds or play a round of golf on the award-winning course then unwind in the spa.
‘Our spa days are some of our most popular team-building activities,” says Rhiannon Thomas of The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa.
“It’s a lovely way to spend time with your workmates. We have our male executive spa treatment, which is a facial to revive tired-looking skin, soothe aching neck muscles and smooth away stress. If you and your colleagues spend a lot of time on your feet, then our leg and foot energiser could be just what you need. Or for something a little out of the ordinary, our Rasul Mud treatment is a unique cleansing and skin smoothing treatment which harnesses the detoxifying power of an ancient Egyptian bathing ritual.”
“Or for something outdoors, our bespoke corporate golf days provide a friendly, relaxed competition amongst teammates. Novice golfer? Our new practice range opening this summer provides the chance to learn without the pressure of the course.”
Contact: salesmanager@thedartmouthhotel.co.uk
PLAY
Team building activities that spark fun and excitement are perfect for energising your team and creating a lively, carefree atmosphere, ensuring that work troubles will soon be forgotten.
Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
A brand-new portfolio of high-octane team-building events has just launched at the idyllic, historic venue in Sheffield. It’s the ideal place for a one or two-night away day thanks to its warm, welcoming atmosphere, excellent transport links and expansive outdoor space.
Physical outdoor challenges will push teams way through their comfort zones and beyond, transforming them into a pack of gladiator-worthy contenders. From axe throwing, paintball, archery and sumo boxing, to human whack-a-mole and table football, find team building as you’ve never seen or experienced it before. The most fun you can have during a day at the office.
Contact: sales@kenwoodhall.co.uk
Whirlow Brook Hall
As with all the Vine Hotel properties, Whirlow Brook Hall offers a range of exhilarating activities. From country sports to a dramatic Game of Thrones-themed adventure, your team will be immersed in action.
Whirlow Brook Hall is a stunning event and team-building venue near Sheffield. Set within 39 acres of outdoor grounds, it’s the ideal place to bring your team together for a fun-packed day.
Contact: Events@whirlowbrook.co.uk
DO IT YOUR WAY
Vine Hotels understands that every team is unique and that every business is different to the next. If none of the suggestions so far sound like the right fit, there is always the option to build a completely bespoke package themed around what’s important to your business.
Bespoke team-building packages offer tailored experiences designed to meet the unique needs and goals of your team. Expert facilitators and personalised itineraries will ensure that every aspect is aligned with your organisation’s culture and objectives.