Want a team away-day with a difference and want to really give your people and teams something that makes them feel great?
Our well-being culture programmes might just be what you are looking for...Β
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Featured Venue
voco Oxford Spires
voco Oxford Spires, is a stylish riverside hotel just outside the city centre. Set on the banks of the Thames with its own spa and leisure club, it offers ten versatile event spaces for up to 266 guests, within easy walking distance of the Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum.
Abingdon Road,
Oxford,
OX1 4PS
https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/us/en/oxford/oxfar/hoteldetail
Oxford,
OX1 4PS
https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/us/en/oxford/oxfar/hoteldetail
"The best team away day we’ve been on! It really made me stop and think about who the hell is in my team. The resourcefulness of everyone was incredible – even the rain couldn’t stop us – in fact it added to the testing nature of the day!”
Pfizer
Considerations when planning your team away-day...
Why?
Need some time out, to have fun, to get to know each other and to feel energised? (If you aim to have a learning outcome, explore our Facilitated Team Building Events)
Who?
Work out exactly who is attending and link this to your 'Why'. Half or full day, indoors, outdoors or more adventurous. It's your choice and needs to fit with the team.
Where?
North, south east or west? Mountain or gentle rolling countryside? Country house hotelor small boutique country pubs on the South Downs. There will always be the perfect venue to suit your team, your aims and your budget
When?
Synchronise your diaries! Q1 or Q4? Half or full day? Evening? Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter?
Team Building Events in Oxford β FAQs
What types of team building do you run in Oxford?
Fun Team Away Days, deeper Facilitated Team Building, and two distinct well-being offers: Well-being Culture Programmes and Hiking Conferences in the Chilterns and across the Oxfordshire countryside.
Can you run events at our office, or do we need a venue in Oxford?
Either works. We deliver in offices and at Oxford hotels/meeting spaces. Outdoors, favourites include Boars Hill, Shotover Country Park, and the Thames Path.
Whatβs the difference between a Team Away Day and Facilitated Team Building?
Away Days are activity-led and social. Facilitated sessions use expert facilitation to build communication, decision-making, trust and EQ with clear outcomes.
What do your Well-being Culture Programmes include?
Facilitated workshops and practical tools that embed resilience, healthy boundaries, mindful communication and leadership behaviours. Offered as half-day foundations or multi-session programmes with follow-up.
How are your Well-being Culture Programmes different from a one-off wellness day?
We focus on lasting culture change, not perks. With 25 years of practice, we blend evidence-based methods, facilitation and shared experiences so teams leave with habits that stick.
Can we combine a well-being programme with other team activities?
Yes. Many Oxford clients pair a morning well-being workshop with an afternoon away-day activity or a light outdoor session.
What exactly is a Hiking Conference?
A structured development day blending short indoor sessions with a guided hike. Trail conversations create space for reflection, connection and fresh thinkingβthen we close with actionable commitments.
Where do you run Hiking Conferences near Oxford?
Boars Hill and Shotover Country Park close to the city, with short hops to the Chilterns and the Ridgeway. Routes matched to your time window and goals.
Are Hiking Conferences suitable for mixed fitness levels?
Yes. We plan inclusive routes with options for distance/elevation. Safety briefings, certified guides and a βno one left behindβ ethos.
How much do Oxford team days cost?
Guide pricing: half-day from Β£300 + VAT (up to 18 delegates); full-day/adventurous from Β£550 + VAT. Weβll provide a tailored quote once we know your objectives and numbers.
What group sizes do you support?
From small teams of 8β12 to multi-team events of 100+. Weβll right-size activities and staffing to keep everyone engaged.
Whenβs the best time of year for Oxford team building?
Year-round. Indoor/hybrid shine in autumnβwinter; outdoor and hiking days are ideal springβsummer. Weβll plan around weather and daylight.
How do we book?
Send an enquiry or call. Weβll run a short discovery, propose options with clear pricing, and secure your date, venue and logistics.
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