Popular Team Building Activities in Manchester for Unforgettable Corporate Events

Manchester is a city full of unique and innovative experiences that are perfect for accelerating team dynamics, unleashing creativity, escaping the ordinary, and striking a balance. From immersive VR experiences to interactive bar shows, Manchester offers a range of options to cater to every team's needs. Let's explore some of the most exciting team building experiences in Manchester. 

Our top team-building suggestions:

Alcotraz offers a setting that breaks away from the conventional, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking among team members. The immersive environment challenges participants to work together to smuggle in booze and navigate interactions with the prison guards, fostering teamwork and enhancing problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging manner.

Location: Watson Street 

Group size: up to 80

Packages: from £40pp

Boom Battle Bar is the UK’s first and only Battle Bar, it’s a fantastic venue for competitive gaming that your team won’t want to miss out on. Action-packed with games like Axe Throwing, Shuffleboard, Augmented Reality Darts, Beer Pong and BOOM BOX Private Karaoke, this venue is guaranteed to liven up your team.

Location: The Printworks

Group size: up to 80

Packages: from £62.50pp

Revolution De Cuba’s cocktail masterclass is a great way to bring your team together, their interactive cocktail making classes gives your team the chance to learn the tricks of the trade and how to shake, muddle and stir their favourite rum inspired cocktails.  

Location: Peter Street

Group size: 4-400

Packages: from £25pp

Sixes Cricket is a high-adrenaline immersive experience that will have even the most reserved members of the group swinging for the boundaries whilst the team cheers from the sidelines.  

The lively games, mouthwatering bites, and full-service bars set the stage for a corporate bash that goes beyond the boardroom.

Location: Corn Exchange

Group size: 4-400

Packages: from £19ppsix

With meeting space, food packages and competitive games, it’s an unforgettable experience that combines fun, challenges, and teamwork. Boasting over 25 uniquely designed climbing walls, this state-of-the-art centre caters to climbers of all abilities.

With over 70 challenges there is plenty to do to keep your teams busy with no need for previous experience, novices and experts are welcome!

Location: Trafford Park

Group size: 2-250

Packages: from £28.50pp

Situated within the historic Grade-II* railway arches in central Manchester, this premium cocktail bar offers a unique and sophisticated setting for corporate events. Sharing space with the Spirit of Manchester Distillery, the bar provides a blend of expertly crafted cocktails and exceptional gin experiences.

Location: Watson Street 

Group size: up to 70

Packages: from £30pp

Whether your team think they are the next Picasso or are just looking to try something new, Paint Away Events is the perfect release from day-to-day life.

A team building paint party lasts around 2 hours. The team arrive at your office or venue of choice. The great thing about these events is that no artistic skill is required, all the teachers are super friendly and guide each participant through every step to create a masterpiece! 

Location: Trafford Park

Group size: 2-250

Packages: from £28.50pp

Challenge Point is a crazy interactive gameshow, where teams of 2-6 battle it out in a series of insane mini games. Each team competes in 7 crazy mini games, each lasting 5-8 minutes with the aim of winning as many points as possible! Each game is truly unique and will test the teams’ skills to the max.

Location: Trafford Park

Group size: 2-250

Packages: from £28.50pp

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