For EAs, PAs, HR and Marketing, winter can be a busy period for event planning and equally the most crucial when it comes to keeping the team motivated and productive.
With Christmas parties and January Kick Off Events and Conferences looming, the pressure can pile pretty quick. But never fear, Mallory Court have teamed up with the with corporate event and team building experts at Eventurous to give you our top 10 inclusive, fun and memorable activities that promise to engage your team in winter, making it a social and stress free affair.
Our beautifully grand, recently refurbished meeting and event facilities paired with Eventurous and their award-winning event management services means we offer a one stop solution for all your winter corporate event planning needs.
To assist you in planning unforgettable experiences this winter, discover our festive favourites for Christmas parties and our essentials for early 2025 events.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Inject some sophisticated yet fun theming and entertainment to your festive celebrations with a Christmas Casino night. Casino fun works great alongside a corporate dinner or awards evening, being “free play” it allows guests to participate on their own accord, making it inclusive for all personality types and meaning little disruption from your agenda. The trained croupiers at Eventurous show guests how to play games such as Blackjack and Roulette, helping it to feel like they are actually at a real Casino. Casino fun is a great way to add some festive competitive spirit to the guest experience, without the need for anyone break the bank, thanks to the use of funny money. If your team are big on giving back, especially at this time of year, you can raise donations for charity too.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Do your team have a more energetic side when they socialise? If so, then this one is not for the faint hearted. Be prepared for Christmas chaos – in the best way! Bangers Bingo is a corporate twist on the popular ‘Bongos Bingo’, this evening entertainment brings a fun level of 10! Laugh, sing and dance as you win weird prizes, see your colleagues in lip sync battles and watch the boss do a dance off! With bangers from across the eras, this inclusive activity is something for all ages to enjoy.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Ever wanted to do a corporate trip to the races but found it too much hassle? We bring the races to you here at Mallory Court! Eventurous makes your team feel like they are at the real races with manned tote desks, fun money, live commentators and virtual horse racing on the big screen. This is a great way to bring back the energy post indulging in Christmas dinner and the best part is, it can be done in the dining room with everyone at their tables. Simple! The Knights Suite has large high tech screens and a capacity of 100 cabaret style or 120 dinner and dance, making it the perfect space for an activity like this!
Recommended space: Beauchamp & Leycester, or Knights Suite.
Why not add some interaction and laughter to your corporate events this winter? Boost morale and motivation with a game show. The Eventurous range of game shows are inspired but in no way affiliated by the nation’s favourite TV hits, so your team will feel nostalgic and competitive all at once. Favourites for Christmas parties and kick off events are Minute to Win It and Festive Fortunes. Both can be planned as a team building activity or as high energy entertainment to add a little umph to your corporate dinner.
Recommended space: The Manor House
Add some unique and experiential entertainment to your Christmas dinner. Murder Mystery is run whilst your guests are dining. Professional actors will set the scene for your chosen storyline that then takes them on a grisly journey to discovering the killer among them. Eventurous can tailor your storyline to your venue, location or company for added engagement. Our hometown of Leamington Spa presents the perfect opportunity to bring some local history to the theme of your event. If your delegates are local this may give it a more personal feel. The Manor House here at Mallory Court is home to award-winning cuisine and traditional elegance. It sets a fantastic backdrop for this type of event, helping your guests feel like characters in a period drama.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Want all singing all dancing evening entertainment for your festive function? Bandeoke is a unique experience, like no other. Think karaoke except bigger and better! With your very own backup band to support you on stage you will channel your inner pop or rock star, serenading your colleagues with festive favourites. This is one of the best evening activities creating lasting memories your team won’t forget!
Recommended space: Knights Suite
For those teams who like to give back during the Christmas season, Eventurous have a new indoor team building event that is the perfect combination of fun and team development. In teams create your own mini golf hole using non-perishable food stuffs and mini golf accessories. Come together to play the course at the end and win points for creativity and of course your golfing skills. At the end, donate all food items used to your local foodbank.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Attendee engagement is the number one priority for event organisers planning their kick off conference and hoping to get employees motivated and excited for the year ahead. During these events it’s also important to make delegates feel part of something meaningful to improve connections. A great way to achieve all the above is with a conference energiser! This is a short 30 minute activity that is highly interactive and will lift the energy in the room and spark creativity and communication.
The Haka Warrior Workshop is one of our most powerful conference energisers! Ran by authentic Maori warriors, guests will be up on their feet learning the powerful and motivating moves of the Haka! This is the perfect way to inspire and surprise attendees, first thing or after lunch.
Add connection and communication to your conference with an ice breaker. Ice breakers can look like 30 minute mini team building exercises such as the Mexcian Railway from Eventurous – a task where delegates must build a railway track, sound enough to carry a ball across. These are designed to be held without the need for delegates to move a muscle from their conference table – unless you decide to give them some fresh air or choose to have a second breakout space. Ice breakers are a great way to set the tone for a positive day ahead, improving return on your event.
Recommended space: Knights Suite
Tabletop team building works great as a bolt on to your meeting or conference whatever the number of delegates, from 10 – 1000. The main advantage of tabletop team building is easy set up for minimal impact on your schedule.
Popular indoor team building favourites include:
To find out more about team building in Warwickshire please visit: www.eventurous.co.uk/locations/warwickshire
Mallory Court Hotel and Spa,
Harbury Lane,
Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire
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