Activity & Teambuilding Ideas

Organising a conference in an unfamiliar destination is a very time-consuming task and creating activities that appeal to all your delegates can be extremely daunting. Here at Meet Leicester we want to combine our local knowledge and expertise to help you find the perfect activities that all delegates will enjoy. Whether its group activity inspiration you’re after or perhaps a teambuilding activity for your team to get reacquainted with each other or just somewhere delegates can explore in their free time – just read on and find out what’s on offer in this great City and County.

We have pulled together a collection of activity and teambuilding providers from across Leicester and Leicestershire that we believe offer something for everyone.

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If delegates are looking for a fun activity that requires problem solving skills and logical thinking, an out of this world experience awaits at the National Space Centre. Build and launch rockets to the moon, fight off aliens on Mars or devise a space station for the future in these unique workshops. Your delegates are sure to remember their time here for years to come.

If you and your team are looking to let off some steam, head to Armourgeddon. You can battle each other in tanks and other military vehicles across a former World War II bombing range, as well as take part in a wide selection of other activities, including tank paintball, hovercrafts, and quad safari.

For sporty delegates head out onto the water. The Canal & River Trust offer Canoe teambuilding activities along the River Soar and Grand Union Canal. Your expert guide will ensure you are always having fun whilst being safe.

Leicester is a city with 2000 years of history and the discovery story of King Richard III and how he was found in a car park. Why not explore this on a guided walking trail, you’ll uncover historic buildings and monuments, as well as the tomb of the lost King at Leicester Cathedral.

Continuing with the historic theme, journey into the county to Market Bosworth, a charming ancient English Market town, and visit Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park – the battlefield site in which Richard III was defeated and killed in battle.

If you are looking for open spaces and plenty of fresh air, the National Forest embraces 200 miles of the Midlands and spans across Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Staffordshire. The National Forest Corporate Experiences help bring teams together in the natural environment. Experience adventure with a range of activities, including high and low ropes courses, survival experiences, canoeing, orienteering, archery, and E-Bike tours. Channel your creativity by having a go at beekeeping or crafting a greenwood chair or how about making your own shelter and learning how to cook wild food? Perhaps you would simply like to reset, let forest bathing revitalise your team, by taking fully immersing in the forest.

Sticking with the outdoors, we have a wide selection of conference venues that have an abundance of outdoor space on site. This allows you to take part in teambuilding activities without venturing away from your conference venue. Some of these locations also offer great outdoor activities, such as the 18-hole golf course at Ullesthorpe Court and kayaking at Beaumanor Hall. For a wider range of teambuilding activities in Leicester, why not take a look at one of our mobile team building providers, Eventurous - who offer a huge variety of activities that can be delivered at your chosen venue, such as giant inflatable obstacle courses. Explore our full collection of Venues with Outdoor Space here.

For the foodies of the group, head to Melton Mowbray - not only is it the third oldest market town in England but it is also famous for its food and in particularly the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe (the oldest pie shop in England) & Brockleby’s Pies both offer pie making workshops for groups. The area of Melton is also famous for Stilton Cheese, so why not visit Melton Cheese Board for a cheese tasting experience. Melton Mowbray is equally as famous for its diverse selection of markets, including livestock, farmers markets, antique & collectables on the Sunday Market. The market also has a micro-brewery which offer brewery tours and they also have a tap room.

If wine is more your thing, why not arrange a tutored tasting of sparkling, still and fruit wines at Rothley Wine Estate – an award-winning artisan winemaking estate, situated in the heart of England. Your team will be delighted that you are treating them to such pleasures.

During lockdown you are sure to have become a fan of The Crown on Netflix, you may know that Belvoir Castle is used as a double for Windsor Castle. Explore the beauty and history of the castle and walk in the footsteps of past Dukes & Duchesses on a walking tour. You can also arrange to enjoy garden tours and a falconry display on your visit. The delight of Belvoir doesn’t end there, the Engine Yard is the Castle’s unique retail village, housing local food, drink, and artisan shopping. Complete your day with a visit to Belvoir Brewery and enjoy a guided tour and tutored tasting.