Top 10 company outings for teams that want more than bowling and BBQs
Looking for a company outing that will actually be remembered?
Then you can safely skip the standard bar snacks and bowling alley. Because if you want to invest in your people, your outing deserves a bit more attention. We went in search of the top 10 corporate outings that surprise, relax and bring your team closer together. Whether you want to get away for a whole day or are looking for a few hours of fun after work; this list is guaranteed to break the daily grind.
Here is our top 10 favourite company outing ideas (in no particular order):
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Night at a theme park
Hire a (small) amusement park after closing time. Screaming roller coasters, candy floss in the dark, and no one batting an eye if you get back in the dodgem cars for the fourth time. If you're going to do it, do it properly.
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Picnic Deluxe in the Park
A long table under the trees, blankets on the grass, baskets full of treats from local suppliers and an acoustic band. Simple and atmospheric!
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Soup at sunset
Out on the water together in the evening sun, perhaps a few clumsy tumbles, but mostly peace and fun. Finishing with pizza by the water. The perfect balance between active and relaxed.
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Wine tasting with a view
Not in an uninviting little room, but at a beautiful outdoor location. Think: vineyard, rooftop terrace, or city park. With good food to accompany it, and a sommelier who explains things in an engaging way. For those who don't drink wine, we'll arrange a good alternative, such as a barista workshop to learn how to make delicious coffee.
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Day trip to the island (or just pretend)
A day trip to Ameland, Texel, Dutch measures or another hidden gem. Or just rent a boat and pretend you're on holiday. Splashing in the water, taking a dip now and then is optional, sunglasses on, nothing more to do.
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Winter BBQ in the summer (or vice versa)
Do it on purpose wrong. Mulled wine in July, ice creams in December. Create your own seasonal confusion and let the dress code follow suit: Christmas jumper or beach dress, you choose.
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Mad about wheels
A vintage car road trip through the Netherlands. In teams, you'll drive a route full of surprises and challenges. Along the way, you'll collect points, and at the end, there's of course a drink and a prize.
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Hotel Takeover
Book a cosy boutique hotel and claim it all for yourselves. From the lobby to the rooftop, it's all yours. Including themed rooms and a bar, a karaoke cellar, and a mini-spa. Anything is possible!
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Street food festival
Organise your own street food festival at the office or a cool outdoor location. Food trucks, cocktails, and your favourite local band. It could easily be on your own car park!
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The office escape (at your location)
You know escape rooms. But what if you brought that tension and collaboration to your own workplace? Imagine solving puzzles in the break room, a challenge in the storeroom, and mysterious clues in your manager's diary. A creative way to experience familiar spaces in a completely new light. Bonus: your team will get to know each other even better.
Time to tackle the company outing differently?
Ready to surprise your team with a company outing nobody sees coming? goMICE thinks along with you, arranges everything and ensures it's perfect down to the last detail.