Why Team Building in Oxford?
Why not Team Building in Oxford?! Oxford is so much more than the University city it may be known as. With incredible architecture, heritage, and a bustling city centre, there’s so much to do! And, of course, the best part: Red Cactus Events are based just round the corner!
Oxford has so much to offer, from stunning countryside and river views, to a stone city just waiting for you to explore! This means that no matter what your Corporate Away Day plans are, Oxford will always have something to offer. You couldn’t dream of a better backdrop! The experience will be memorable for the whole team, and the activities will motivate them to better communicate with each other. After all, a happy team is a productive team! To view our full set of Oxford Team Experiences, click here.
Top 5 Oxford Team Experiences
1. The Office Games: Interactive Game Show
If you love a bit of Saturday Night TV, why not bring it to life with The Office Games! Compete head-to-head in a range of activities and challenges, based on the game shows we all know and love. With an interactive host to bring the buzz of a real game show to life, what’s not to love!
2. Old School Sports Day
Enjoy a day reliving your childhood memories with Old School Sports Day! On your marks, get set, go! Take part in a range of nostalgic games including Egg and Spoon Race, Sack Race and Space Hoppers! Teams will be colour coded and will be cheering each other on and motivating each other as they race to the finish line.
3. Slug and Lettuce Cocktail Making and Buffet
Set in the heart of Oxford city centre, why not treat your team to a Cocktail Masterclass at one of the cities best known venues! Mix up delicious premium spirits with tasty mixers and fun garnishes! Every team deserves a night off, and what better way than by letting your team loose to shake up the perfect cocktail!
4. CSI Experience
Let’s be honest, we all love a bit of True Crime, and may even consider ourselves a bit of an expert. Why not put your detective skills to the test with the CSI Experience! Teams must work together to inspect clues, investigate leads and ultimately, solve a murder!
5. It’s A Knockout
For your next Team Building Experience, why not try a mobile event full of fun, inflatables and madness! All challenges will be head-to-head activities, keeping teams in competition throughout the whole event! Challenges include activities such as bungee run, gladiator jousting, wacky races and the famous inflatable washing machines!
Top Lunch/Dinner Spots in Oxford
On your next Team Building day in Oxford, you’ll need to break for lunch of course! You may even want to stretch the day to include dinner too! Our ultimate guide wouldn’t be so ultimate if we didn’t cover all bases for you, would it! Oxford has a multitude of restaurants on offer, perfect for your team to bond over some food and drinks!
1. The Anchor
Set in the heart of Jericho in Oxford, The Anchor is a pub offering casual dining with a stunning terrace garden for you and your team to enjoy in the summer months! If you’re going to see what Oxford has to offer, you may as well try somewhere local!
2. C.R.A.F.T Burger
If there’s ever something that you can guarantee everyone will love, it’s burgers! Located in Headington, Oxford, C.R.A.F.T is an independent bar and restaurant with an urban theme creating an ambience your team will love! You can even enjoy a craft beer or two on your visit!
3. The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
If you’re looking to really treat your team, The Ivy in Oxford is a stunning location for a team lunch or dinner! Listed as one of the best places to eat in Oxford, you don’t want to miss out! The Art-Deco style and marble floors are the perfect backdrop for a stylish working lunch!
4. Quod Restaurant & Bar
Take a step back from the bustling High Street of Oxford to Quod. With a menu of European classics, there’s something for everyone. There’s even a heated Italian garden terrace for those sunny spring and summer afternoons! A haven in the city centre, Quod is perfect to split up your Corporate Away Day.
5. No1 Ship Street
You’d be missing out on a chance not visiting No1 Ship Street, as they won the 2022 Best Restaurant Award! Set in the heart of Oxford, this restaurant offers a tranquil space and modern British brasserie food; what’s not to love!
Now that you’ve gone through our Ultimate Guide to Team Building in Oxford, you’re all set! That being said, we know that our Top 5 experiences may not be for everyone. Not to worry! We’ve got a full set of Oxford Team Experiences right here. If you’re still struggling, or not sure about what to do, you can either submit an enquiry form or contact us directly. We’ll help you every step of the way to ensure your Oxford Team Building Event is a huge success!