Alternative Christmas Team Building Events Across the UK

We all know of the typical Christmas events: German Markets, Santa’s Grottos, and various ‘winter wonderland’ set-ups. But what of the more alternative events that are offered to celebrate yuletide across the country? The ideas below would make ideal corporate team building ideas for those that favour doing something a little unusual with their team.

LONDON – The Great Christmas Pudding Race

What? Sort of like an egg and spoon race but with a Christmas Pudding and a plate. Enter your team into the competition and race around a flour, foam and fun-filled obstacle course with your pudding!
When? 6^th Dec
Where? Covent Garden Piazza

BRISTOL – The Enchanted Christmas Trail

What? Take a walk along the trail and see the Westonbirt’s tree collection lit up beautifully against the winter sky. A relaxed and enjoyable evening team building event.
When? Fri, Sat and Sun Evenings, 28^th Nov – 21^st Dec
Where? Westonbirt Arboretum

MANCHESTER – Christmas at Coronation Street

What? Go on a tour of the famous buildings with the added fun of carols, Christmas decorations and a trip through past Corrie Christmases. An ideal corporate outdoor team building event for a group of Corrie fans.
When? 22^nd Nov – 11^th Jan
Where? Atherton Street

NOTTINGHAM – A Victorian Workhouse Christmas

What? Visit the imposing factory building and celebrate Christmas as the Victorians would have done, with carol singing, workhouse stories, and children’s craft stalls.
When? 5^th & 6^th Dec
Where? The Workhouse, Southwell

EDINBURGH – Spiegel Fine Dining Show

What? Taste the finest delicacies in the gorgeous setting of a Paradiso Spiegeltent and then settle in to watch ‘Scotch and Soda’ dazzle you with an impressive combination of live music and circus skills. A night of first-class corporate evening entertainment.
When? 25^th Nov – 24^th Jan
Where? St Andrew Square

GLASGOW – A 5K Santa Dash

What? Get your team together and give something back this Christmas. Take a jog around Glasgow dressed in a full Santa suit to raise money for charity. And if you take the bus in your outfit that day, you’ll ride for free!
When? 7^th Dec
Where? George Square
Why not combine one of these events with one of our exciting team building activities to create a corporate away day your team will never forget? Zing Events works across the UK and beyond and can organise an event and venue for you no matter where you are based.
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