Gala Dinners
Gala dinners are your opportunity to entertain and feed your audience for a memorable evening. It could be a charity dinner, awards ceremony, product launch or simply a celebration of your colleagues and peers. Whatever the occasion, Hoola are here to ensure that the venue, theme, entertainment and catering are fully organised. All you need to do is write out the invite list.
- Let us know your preferred location, date and ideal features for your venue, and Hoola will find the best place for the best price. From conference rooms to stadiums, we will find the ideal location to accommodate your guests for the dinner.
- Got an idea for your dinner’s theme? Or do you need some inspiration? Hoola are creative experts, meaning we can adapt your venue and event space to the theme of your choice. Want to turn your event into an Alice in Wonderland extravaganza? Or a roaring 20s dance? Have a unique theme you want realising? Send over your ideas, and let Hoola do the rest.
- An event is nothing without a personality leading it. Hoola offers a range of hosts, performers and entertainers to engage and excited your guests.
- Need the table at the back to see and hear what’s on-stage? Hoola can install and operate audio visual equipment at your event, just let us know what you need.
- Hoola are with you right from the start. From the moment you enquire with us to after your gala dinner has taken place, our team is on-hand to manage every aspect of your event to ensure it meets expectations and gives you peace of mind.
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Cocktail Masterclass
With all the ingredients delivered straight to you, you can comfortably kick back, relax and learn to make some of the world’s favourite cocktails. With over 10 years of industry experience, our drinks experts will be sure to give you a cocktail experience like no other.
Turn work drinks into a team building event, from the comfort of your own home, the office or anywhere else.
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Drawing Workshop
Join our industry expert China in an interactive drawing workshop for artists of all abilities and explore how drawing can develop mindful practice in your everyday life.
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Gameshow of gameshows
Why play one classic game show when you can play them all? The Gameshow of Gameshows is the best parts of the best gameshows on the TV.
Work together in your team to take on the Blockbuster board, identify what Mr Chips is doing in Catchphrase, Smash House of Games answers together and crack the Countdown Conundrum.
All the games are easy to play and presented by our expert host. So, all that’s left to do it pick your team’s name and prepare the winning speech! -
Guided Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation expert Frances will guide you through the importance of meditation and mindfulness. You will learn about the mental and physical benefits of meditating and will then take part in a meditation session guided by Frances.
Meditation has many benefits, but for a working environment it can help clear the mind, encourage new ways of thinking and teach methods of reducing strength.
Encourage your employees’ wellbeing with a guide meditation session, or pair it with another wellbeing workshop.
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Guided Yoga
Yoga practice has the potential to make you stronger, more supple, to prevent and heal injury, and to sharpen your mental focus and awareness. With over 30 years experience, our Yoga instructor has developed an inclusive and compassionate style of teaching for all abilities.
Wellbeing is a vital aspect of corporate strategy. Ensuring the ongoing health and happiness of your employees can help retain talent and increase productivity.
Our guided Yoga is the perfect activity for a variety of physical abilities, with little to no strain or exertion, leaving people happy and calm.
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Laughter Yoga
Laughter therapy is an easy way to strengthen all immune functions, bring more oxygen to the body and brain, foster positive feelings and improve interpersonal skills. It also ultimately gives the mind a rest from negative feelings, allowing the participant to reflect and refocus on issues in their lives that need most attention.
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Live Music Quiz
Join our musicians live on your preferred virtual platform as we test your musical knowledge of the most popular tunes from the last 50 years. With rounds including Play That Sax, Guitar Hero, Mash It Up and Sing It Girl, we want to know; What’s the next line? Who covered it? When was it released?
All hosted live by our professional musicians you’ll also be treated to live performances by some of the best in the business.
Bags of energy, totally interactive and something for everybody!
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Magic Show
Join our contemporary magician duo, Magic and Illusion, as they present magic in a slick & stylish manner; these are young, vibrant and witty award-winning magicians who have performed at hundreds of events worldwide.
With over 10 years of performing experience, their act never ceases to astound, amuse and amaze.
Exploring mind control and psychological manipulation through humour and illusion, this duo know how to grab an audience’s attention and entertain.
The act is delivered direct from a professional studio with a full audio and visual set up ensuring you receive a perfect show.
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Race Night
Place your bets! It’s time to get the team round our virtual betting table and have a flutter on the horses with our Race Night. The perfect way to end any virtual Christmas party or addition to Bonanza. Our immersive betting style means you and your host are in the centre of all the bets. Horses, Puppies and even Reindeer races await you at the table with big prizes to be won. Will you back the favourite or take a chance on the donkey?
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Rogue Agent
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is simple; identify the rogue agent, gather incriminating evidence and track them down before they make their escape. Think you’ve got what it takes, why not find out?
This is a secret agent themed, virtual escape game. You and your teams will need to solve puzzles, find clues and work together to complete the mission. Great for online staff socials, team events and leadership meetings. -
Sherlock Holmes
This online murder mystery is suitable for groups of 20-1000 which will play in teams of 4-6 people. This event is hosted by our professional actors and encourages communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Participants take on the role of an 18-year-old Sherlock Holmes on his first case, the murder of Lord Harrington at Chapelgate Manor. It seems like an open and shut case, but it is? Your mission is to work your way through the manor, complete your investigation and identify the murderer, elementary? I think not. -
The Christmas Gameshow
A new take on an old favourite, this is the classic pub quiz for the modern era. Make your next corporate team building event a real brain teaser.
We’ve made the pen and paper redundant in The Big Quiz, a fully interactive and digital quiz that can be played online through Zoom or similar platforms, or in person at your office or any other physical venue you like.
You’ll answer questions on your phone or tablet for dynamic scoring, live leaderboards and the ability to play in teams from anywhere in the world!
Our included quiz pack has questions to test the biggest film fanatic, musical maestro or general knowledge royalty. Our questions are designed to be international-friendly, meaning everybody can take part! Bespoke questions and rounds can also be built into The Big Quiz relevant to your event, theme, or company.
The Big Quiz is the perfect team building activity for up to 1000 people!
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Live Music Quiz
Join our musicians live on your preferred virtual platform as we test your musical knowledge of the most popular tunes from the last 50 years. With rounds including Play That Sax, Guitar Hero, Mash It Up and Sing It Girl, we want to know; What’s the next line? Who covered it? When was it released?
All hosted live by our professional musicians you’ll also be treated to live performances by some of the best in the business.
Bags of energy, totally interactive and something for everybody!
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WILD GOOSE GAMES ADD
Maps at the ready, explorers! Navigate your favourite town or city as you complete a variety of immersive challenges and collect virtual scavenger hunt items!
Gather your team and take to the streets on an outdoor adventure with an urban twist! Using your smartphones, you and your team will discover the beating heart of your favourite town or city whilst unlocking GPS hotspots containing a variety of creative challenges.
As well as channelling your inner explorers, you’ll have to get creative with photo and video challenges along the way. Team strategy is key here as you compete via the live scoreboard within our app, allowing everyone to inspire and entertain each other as they go!
The team of adventurers with the most points at the end of the challenge will be crowned the winners!
Our GPS inspired game is available in any major city. If you’d like to run a multi-city event, this can also be arranged.
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Urban Explorer
Maps at the ready, explorers! Navigate your favourite town or city as you complete a variety of immersive challenges and collect virtual scavenger hunt items!
Gather your team and take to the streets on an outdoor adventure with an urban twist! Using your smartphones, you and your team will discover the beating heart of your favourite town or city whilst unlocking GPS hotspots containing a variety of creative challenges.
As well as channelling your inner explorers, you’ll have to get creative with photo and video challenges along the way. Team strategy is key here as you compete via the live scoreboard within our app, allowing everyone to inspire and entertain each other as they go!
The team of adventurers with the most points at the end of the challenge will be crowned the winners!
Our GPS inspired game is available in any major city. If you’d like to run a multi-city event, this can also be arranged. -
Totally Wiped Out
A unique twist on the popular BBC game show Total Wipeout, tailored for your team building or corporate away day. Take your colleagues outside for a day of inflatable games, obstacle courses, physical games and classic challenges, including the Big Red Balls, Sweeper Arm and the Punch Wall! This is an event for the history books.
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The Pitch
It’s all systems go in this unique collaborative activity. You and your team are tasked with creating a business pitch that even Lord Sugar couldn’t refuse!
Teams will be required to create, market and pitch a new product good enough to prove they have the business acumen and entrepreneurial skills it takes to be on the winning team!
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The Insider
In a world that’s always online, who can you really trust? This online, fully bespoke escape game is hosted by a team of professional actors, with each game tailored and customised to you, the client! Keep reading to find out why The Insider is our most unique and immersive game yet.
Participants are told one of their colleagues has been stealing their private data – giving it to a nefarious organisation. The colleague in question will be a real-life employee of your choice, from your business or organisation, who will reveal actual details about your colleagues, almost as if they have really stolen the data!
It’s up to everyone to make it past firewalls, find hidden messages and avoid digital traps to keep what’s yours out of malicious hands. Access the mainframe, redirect the transfer and take on The Insider!
Inspired by modern Spy/Action such as Kingsman and Mission Impossible; this is part- virtual Escape Room, part- spy hacking experience (with no hacking knowledge required).
The storyline and gameplay are made bespoke for each client adding to the humour, engagement and massively increasing the overall quality. -
The Christmas Gameshow
A new take on an old favourite, this is the classic pub quiz for the modern era. Make your next corporate team building event a real brain teaser.
We’ve made the pen and paper redundant in The Big Quiz, a fully interactive and digital quiz that can be played online through Zoom or similar platforms, or in person at your office or any other physical venue you like.
You’ll answer questions on your phone or tablet for dynamic scoring, live leaderboards and the ability to play in teams from anywhere in the world!
Our included quiz pack has questions to test the biggest film fanatic, musical maestro or general knowledge royalty. Our questions are designed to be international-friendly, meaning everybody can take part! Bespoke questions and rounds can also be built into The Big Quiz relevant to your event, theme, or company.
The Big Quiz is the perfect team building activity for up to 1000 people!
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Taskmasters
The games come in all shapes and sizes, and are only revealed when teams open each golden challenge envelope. There’s absolutely something for everyone, with the name of the game being good old-fashioned fun.
The event is hosted by the ‘Taskmaster’ – your comedic compere who brings the room to life! They will judge each round and allocate those vital points, so make sure to stay on their good side.
The event starts with teams opening their challenge envelope. The task can be a live challenge or a practice challenge. Live challenges take place straight away, meaning the team has to think quickly on their feet. Practice challenges give the group 10 minutes to plan their strategy. The games are so varied you will literally not know what’s coming next!
This is team building like you’ve never experienced before. Bring a corporate event that always ends in laughs to your office or venue of choice. -
Soapbox Derby
A hilarious, creative and high octane way to bring teams together. Design and build your own soapbox racer, before racing against each other. It’s not just about who is fastest, originality and creativity are awarded points too! Will you speed to first place, or create a masterpiece of soapbox engineering?
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Sherlock Holmes
This online murder mystery is suitable for groups of 20-1000 which will play in teams of 4-6 people. This event is hosted by our professional actors and encourages communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Participants take on the role of an 18-year-old Sherlock Holmes on his first case, the murder of Lord Harrington at Chapelgate Manor. It seems like an open and shut case, but it is? Your mission is to work your way through the manor, complete your investigation and identify the murderer, elementary? I think not. -
School Sports Day
Bring back the nostalgia and get your work mates together for a classic sports day.
We’ve got it all from Egg & Spoons, sprints and even Space Hoppers.
Start the day representing your team in head to head heats against other competitors before working together on group challenges.
Prizes, medals and glory await the winning team in this interactive competition.
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Santas Sleigh – Christmas Soapbox
This is our highly entertaining Soapbox Derby race, with a fully festive theme. Work together in teams to build Santa’s Sleigh, in soapbox racer form. Once the sleighs are built, it’s time to race. Points go to the fastest and the most creative, making this a Christmas team building event that encourages collaboration and creativity.
Best of all, we bring the fun to you. Want to set up in the office? We’ll be there. Fancy having fun in a nearby venue instead? Hoola can find the perfect venue for you. -
Rogue Agent
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is simple; identify the rogue agent, gather incriminating evidence and track them down before they make their escape. Think you’ve got what it takes, why not find out?
This is a secret agent themed, virtual escape game. You and your teams will need to solve puzzles, find clues and work together to complete the mission. Great for online staff socials, team events and leadership meetings. -
Our survey Says
It’s a modern twist on a classic favorite!
Think you know what 100 people would answer to a question that didn’t need asking?
Trying to avoid the infamous buzzer, you and your team will go head-to-head to try and uncover the answers to our survey. With a quick witted and highly entertaining host, alongside an abundance of game show features; you can be sure of an event to remember with Our Survey Says! -
Murder Mystery
Hoola’s murder mystery is suitable for groups of 20 - 1000 (yes, one thousand people) who will play in teams of 4-6 people. This is a corporate team building event hosted by professional actors and encourages communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Participants take on the role of a young Sherlock Holmes on his first ever case; the murder of Lord Harrington at Chapelgate Manor. It seems like an open and shut case, but is it? Your mission is to work your way through the manor, complete your investigation and identify the murderer. Elementary? I think not!
Expect the classic murder mystery formula of questioning suspects, discovering clues, solving puzzles and deducing the murderer’s identity. This event can take place in person or online, with add-ons available to enhance your experience.
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Archery
Grab your bow and arrow and take on the classic sport of archery, with your own instructor on-hand to help you hit the bullseye.
We provide the equipment, including the targets, or you can even try Popinjay, a popular version of archery from medieval England, where participants knock down fake birds from a large tree.
Choose Archery for your next Away Day, or as an additional activity for your day of events. -
Lego Animation
Have you ever wanted to channel your inner animator? For a creative team-building event that your colleagues won’t expect, Hoola will set up a mini-animation studio in your office, or at your next corporate away day.
Everything is awesome about this event; we’ll provide the cameras, editing software, sets and, of course, the lego. Our experienced hosts will guide you through the steps of creating a stop-motion animation, tasking each team with creating a scene.
This is an exclusively corporate event that encourages patience, creativity and logic. You’ll end the day with your own filmed animation, created thanks to the teamwork of your colleagues.
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Laughter Yoga
Laughter therapy is an easy way to strengthen all immune functions, bring more oxygen to the body and brain, foster positive feelings and improve interpersonal skills. It also ultimately gives the mind a rest from negative feelings, allowing the participant to reflect and refocus on issues in their lives that need most attention.
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It’s a Knockout
Bring the classic BBC game show to your next team building or corporate event. Complete with giant costumes, inflatables, games, challenges, foam, wet sponges and more! This is a hilarious and inclusive event for will get teams laughing and cooperating.
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I’m not a celebrity get me out of here
Bushtucker trials, creepy crawlies, stomach-churning food, epic challenges; it’s all here in the Hoola take on the famous reality show. Challenge your colleagues to face their fears and go beyond their limits with a range of hilarious and adventurous tasks throughout the day. We can come anywhere in the UK, meaning you won’t need to head to the nearest jungle!
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Guided Yoga
Yoga practice has the potential to make you stronger, more supple, to prevent and heal injury, and to sharpen your mental focus and awareness. With over 30 years experience, our Yoga instructor has developed an inclusive and compassionate style of teaching for all abilities.
Wellbeing is a vital aspect of corporate strategy. Ensuring the ongoing health and happiness of your employees can help retain talent and increase productivity.
Our guided Yoga is the perfect activity for a variety of physical abilities, with little to no strain or exertion, leaving people happy and calm.
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Guided Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation expert Frances will guide you through the importance of meditation and mindfulness. You will learn about the mental and physical benefits of meditating and will then take part in a meditation session guided by Frances.
Meditation has many benefits, but for a working environment it can help clear the mind, encourage new ways of thinking and teach methods of reducing strength.
Encourage your employees’ wellbeing with a guide meditation session, or pair it with another wellbeing workshop.
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Garden Games
This outdoor competitive fun is suitable for groups of 20 -1000. The event is hosted by our professional presenters and encourages communication, teamwork and a touch of healthy competitive rivalry.
Take yourself back in time to when life was just a little bit simpler and unlock some old memories. From croquet, to mini-golf, to giant jenga and quoits! We have it all. You’ll need precision, skill and patience so make sure you select the best team mates to ensure you are crowned the champions of our delightfully nostalgic Garden Games.
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Gameshow of gameshows
Why play one classic game show when you can play them all? The Gameshow of Gameshows is the best parts of the best gameshows on the TV.
Work together in your team to take on the Blockbuster board, identify what Mr Chips is doing in Catchphrase, Smash House of Games answers together and crack the Countdown Conundrum.
All the games are easy to play and presented by our expert host. So, all that’s left to do it pick your team’s name and prepare the winning speech! -
Drawing Workshop
Join our industry expert China in an interactive drawing workshop for artists of all abilities and explore how drawing can develop mindful practice in your everyday life.
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Drag Bingo
A fabulous night like no other. Join your Drag Queen host as she sings, dances and calls those balls in our Drag Edition of Pickled Bingo!
Glamour, prizes galore and a few rounds of bingo await you in this immersive experience. With everything from party rounds, dance-offs, lip-sync battles and plenty of wacky and wonderful prizes, this show has everything you could possibly want. Oh, and did we mention the entire thing is hosted by none other than our very own Drag Queen!
She’s ready with the balls in hand to get you singing, dancing and ready to win some incredible prizes.
Plus no Drag Queen Party is complete without bottles of champagne for the winners and multiple spins on the Pickled Bingo Prize Wheel!
Can I get an Amen?
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CSI Experience
There has been a murder in the office (or venue of your choice), and you and your team have been tasked with solving the case, using the latest forensic technology and powers of deduction. Meet the detective (played by our professional host) and use real-world forensic investigation techniques to find clues and solve the crime of the murderer.
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Crystal Maze
Prepare for a mixture of physical and mental games as your team takes part in this fun and high-energy game. After battling through up to 16 unique games across 4 zones, teams move on to the Crystal Dome to exchange their crystals for time… but which team will be victorious?
Play in teams of 6-8 for a 1-2 hour experience travelling through Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Ocean to collect as many crystals as possible.
Prepare for a mixture of physical and mental games as your team take part in this fun and high-energy game. After battling through 16 unique games, teams move on to the Crystal Dome to exchange their crystals for time… but who will capture the most tokens?
Your winning team will be presented with prizes from our hosts. Why not add a personal touch to your event? We can provide branded vests, catering, refreshments and entertainment post-event. -
Christmas Escape Game – Project Sleigh
Here it is: the Christmas themed Escape Game designed and created exclusively for virtual team building events. Project S.L.E.I.G.H is a hilarious and festive online game that is perfect for the teams that are working from home or in different locations.
Using virtual platforms, you will solve puzzles, find clues and more, in an immersive, fully online experience.
Bringing Christmas into the 21st century is a tough nut to crack. To achieve this task, Santa Clause assembles ‘The Scientific League of Elf Innovation for Gift-giving Holidays’ aka ‘Project S.L.E.I.G.H.’.
Their first task? To create a brand-new, top of the range, flying vehicle, so that Santa can deliver gifts around the world in half the time. But things have overrun! It’s the night before Christmas Eve, the Tabogganator 5000 just isn’t ready… and the old sleigh has been decommissioned.
The fate of Christmas hangs in the balance. Can you and your team collect and assemble the finished components from each department before it’s too late?
Can you help save Christmas? Enquire today for a virtual Christmas party guaranteed to get everyone involved.
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The Big Quiz
We’ve made the pen and paper redundant in The Big Quiz, a fully interactive and digital quiz played over Zoom and other virtual platforms.
Answer questions on your phone or tablet for dynamic scoring, live leader boards and the ability to play in teams from anywhere in the world!
Our included quiz pack has questions to test the biggest film fanatic, musical maestro or general knowledge king. Our questions are designed to be international friendly meaning everybody can take part! Bespoke questions and rounds can also be built into The Big Quiz relevant to your event, theme, or company.
The Big Quiz is the perfect activity for teams from 20-1000!
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Acts and Performers
Our hosts and performers can turn a good event great. With a catalog of personable, energetic and entertaining talent, Hoola can provide the perfect person to bring the laughter, music and amazement to your event.
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Gala Dinners
Gala dinners are your opportunity to entertain and feed your audience for a memorable evening. It could be a charity dinner, awards ceremony, product launch or simply a celebration of your colleagues and peers. Whatever the occasion, Hoola are here to ensure that the venue, theme, entertainment and catering are fully organised. All you need to do is write out the invite list.
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Crystal Maze
Prepare for a mixture of physical and mental games as your team takes part in this fun and high-energy game. After battling through up to 16 unique games across 4 zones, teams move on to the Crystal Dome to exchange their crystals for time… but which team will be victorious?
Play in teams of 6-8 for a 1-2 hour experience travelling through Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Ocean to collect as many crystals as possible.
Prepare for a mixture of physical and mental games as your team take part in this fun and high-energy game. After battling through 16 unique games, teams move on to the Crystal Dome to exchange their crystals for time… but who will capture the most tokens?
Your winning team will be presented with prizes from our hosts. Why not add a personal touch to your event? We can provide branded vests, catering, refreshments and entertainment post-event. -
It’s a Knockout
Bring the classic BBC game show to your next team building or corporate event. Complete with giant costumes, inflatables, games, challenges, foam, wet sponges and more! This is a hilarious and inclusive event for will get teams laughing and cooperating.
-
School Sports Day
Bring back the nostalgia and get your work mates together for a classic sports day.
We’ve got it all from Egg & Spoons, sprints and even Space Hoppers.
Start the day representing your team in head to head heats against other competitors before working together on group challenges.
Prizes, medals and glory await the winning team in this interactive competition.
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Soapbox Derby
A hilarious, creative and high octane way to bring teams together. Design and build your own soapbox racer, before racing against each other. It’s not just about who is fastest, originality and creativity are awarded points too! Will you speed to first place, or create a masterpiece of soapbox engineering?
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Totally Wiped Out
A unique twist on the popular BBC game show Total Wipeout, tailored for your team building or corporate away day. Take your colleagues outside for a day of inflatable games, obstacle courses, physical games and classic challenges, including the Big Red Balls, Sweeper Arm and the Punch Wall! This is an event for the history books.
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