How to Plan a Corporate Team Building Day in Devon

A good company away day should be straightforward to organise and worthwhile for the people attending. The best starting point is not choosing activities — it is deciding what you want the day to achieve.

Whether you are bringing together a small department or organising an event for more than 100 guests, here are the practical decisions that make an outdoor team day work.

1. Decide what you want the team day to achieve

Some organisations want better communication and problem solving. Others want to reward staff, bring remote colleagues together or simply give everyone a memorable day away from work. Being clear about the purpose makes it much easier to choose the right format.

2. Know your approximate group size

Group size changes how activities should be structured. A small team can often work together on one challenge, while larger corporate groups may be divided into teams that rotate through different activities. Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft can facilitate events from small teams through to groups of more than 100 guests.

3. Choose activities people can actually take part in

Outdoor team building works best when people have a genuine task rather than an artificial office exercise. Bushcraft provides practical challenges where communication, planning and cooperation happen naturally.

• Fire-lighting challenges
• Shelter building
• Tracking and observation
• Navigation and outdoor problem solving
• Woodland skills and practical team tasks
• Instructor-led axe throwing

4. Think about facilities as well as activities

For a larger or full-day event, practical facilities matter. Ask about toilets, changing or shower facilities where relevant and how the site will work for the number of people attending. Our corporate events can make use of toilets, showers and on-site parking for around 50 vehicles, which helps make longer days and larger group bookings more practical.

5. Think about travel and parking

For larger company events, arrival logistics can make a big difference to the day. Find out how many colleagues are likely to drive, whether car sharing is practical and what parking is available. Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft can provide on-site parking for around 50 vehicles, which makes larger group arrivals considerably easier to plan.

6. Plan for Devon weather

An outdoor day does not need perfect sunshine, but everyone should know what to bring. Normal British weather can be part of the experience. Activities and timings should be planned sensibly around conditions, with safety taking priority if weather becomes unsuitable.

7. Decide between a half day and full day

A half-day programme can work well when team building is part of a wider company day. A full day gives more time for several activities, longer challenges and a more relaxed pace. Bespoke formats can also be built around your organisation’s timetable.

8. Make the enquiry useful

When asking for a proposal, include your preferred date or date range, approximate number of guests, where your team is travelling from and what you want the day to achieve. Mention any particular activities you are interested in and any practical requirements.

Corporate team building in Devon

Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft runs practical corporate team building and away days in Devon, including events for businesses travelling from Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torbay, Plymouth and elsewhere across the South West. Programmes can be tailored around your group size, objectives and preferred activities.