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Team Building at Future Inns
Host your Team Building experience at Future Inn Cardiff
Team building is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your team. Whether it's to boost morale, enhance collaboration, or have some fun outside the office, Cardiff, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes, is a brilliant place to bring your colleagues together.
At Future Inn Cardiff Bay, you'll discover a range of unique team building activities that can be tailored to your group's needs. With a prime location in Cardiff Bay, the hotel is surrounded by incredible activities within walking distance or a very short drive, making it the perfect base for your next team building adventure.
Cardiff has everything from creative workshops and fun indoor team building ideas to exhilarating outdoor challenges and even unique ways to celebrate a Christmas party. You could even host a murder mystery dinner event in one of the larger suites, inviting teams to participate in a thrilling whodunnit.
Cardiff Team Building at Future Inns
If you're after team building activities that can be held indoors – particularly useful in unpredictable Welsh weather – then Future Inn Cardiff has a number of flexible event spaces that can be used for all sorts of experiences. You can hire the spaces and bring external facilitators to host your chosen team building activity, making the planning process a breeze.
Food & Drink Challenges
For a flavour-filled team building activity, take part in wine tasting, a cocktail making session, or even a friendly cook-off challenge with our in-house chef? These hands-on experiences are ideal for sparking creativity, encouraging collaboration and, of course, indulging in some delicious food and drink. It's a fantastic way to unite people and enjoy a unique, sociable activity without leaving the venue.
Circus Skills
Why not bring the big top indoors? Hosting a circus skills session is an unusual team building activity that gets everyone moving, laughing and working together. From juggling to hula hooping and even plate spinning, it's a chance to challenge your coordination and share some laughs in the process. These sessions can be delivered right in the event spaces at Future Inns.
Yoga and Wellness Workshops
Treat your team to a wellbeing-focused day by inviting a local yoga instructor or wellness coach into the hotel. Sessions could include guided yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and gentle movement. Perfect for bringing calm and clarity to a busy work environment and for reconnecting as a team.
Escape Room Cardiff
Escape rooms are one of the most exciting ways to build teamwork and test problem solving skills. While there are several physical escape rooms in Cardiff city centre, you can also bring mobile escape room experiences or virtual team building to Future Inns. These are set up right in your hired space and challenge teams to work together under time pressure to solve puzzles and 'escape'.
Indoor Team Building Cardiff
There are so many fun activities in Cardiff for adults. Just moments away from our hotel and conference centre, here are some team building examples:
Craft Workshops
Just a five-minute walk from Future Inns is Craft in the Bay, a hub of contemporary craft and creativity. They offer hands-on workshops ideal for team building days, including:
These workshops are excellent examples of team building ideas that allow your team to relax, tap into their creative side and take something home at the end of the day. They also encourage collaboration and communication in a calm and inspiring setting.
Tour the Wales Millennium Centre
Just a short stroll from Future Inns Cardiff Bay, the Wales Millennium Centre is one of the UK’s most iconic arts venues. A behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique team building experience, where your group can explore the building’s stunning architecture, hear the stories behind its creation, and discover what goes on backstage.
Bowling Cardiff
For something a little more relaxed and sociable, take your team to Hollywood Bowl Cardiff at the Red Dragon Centre, across the car park from the hotel. Ten-pin bowling is a fun team building game that everyone can enjoy. It has food, drinks, and arcade games all under one roof.
Techniquest
Also just around the corner is Techniquest, Cardiff's iconic science discovery centre. It offers a mix of interactive exhibits and challenges – ideal for team building events focusing on learning through play. It's also fun to revisit your inner child and experience science in action.
Tour the Senedd
Take your team on a guided tour of the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament building. It's both educational and deeply inspiring – a chance to understand decision-making in Wales and get people talking about leadership, democracy and working together.
Cardiff Ice Rink
Cool off with some fun at the Viola Arena – Cardiff's ice skating rink. Skating sessions can be booked for groups, and the ice provides a literal platform for supporting each other (and laughing through the wobbles). This is a perfect winter team building idea, especially around Christmas time. Or, cool off during the hot summer months!
Cardiff International Pool
For a splashier session, head to the Cardiff International Pool, which includes a fun leisure pool with slides, flumes and a lazy river. You can also book lane swimming or aqua fitness classes for more fitness-focused groups.
Outdoor Team Building Cardiff
Would you prefer to get out and about? Cardiff's outdoor spaces offer a wealth of team building activities and challenges to energise and inspire your group.
Hire Bikes and Explore
If you want to combine indoor comfort with light outdoor adventure, Future Inns Cardiff Bay is ideally placed to hire bikes from Pedal Power. Future Inn Cardiff is also a cycle-friendly hotel. From the hotel, you can cycle the scenic Cardiff Bay Trail or The Taff Trail. The loop connects you with the Cardiff Wetlands Reserve, giving teams the chance to breathe in fresh air, spot wildlife and enjoy a gentle cycling route suitable for all levels.
Cardiff International White Water
For adrenaline-loving teams, nothing beats the thrill of white-water rafting. The Cardiff International White Water centre offers instructor-led activities, including rafting, indoor surfing and paddleboarding. It's the ultimate in team building adventure and encourages trust, communication and teamwork.
Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre
Try something totally different by booking a group lesson or experience at the Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre in Fairwater. Whether you're beginners or pros, learning to ski or board together is a great leveller – and makes for brilliant photos too.
Sports Day at Cosmeston Lakes
Relive your school days with a good old-fashioned sports day at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, just outside Penarth. Sack races, egg-and-spoon, tug-of-war – all the classics can be organised as part of a fun team building activity day. The park's natural surroundings make it a perfect place to relax, compete and enjoy a team picnic.
Cardiff Cruises
See the sights from the water with Cardiff Cruises. You can book a private boat tour around Cardiff Bay or even venture out to Flat Holm Island, where onboard guides provide local stories and history. It's a memorable team experience and ideal for small to mid-sized groups looking for something different.
Treasure Trail
Get everyone thinking and moving with a Treasure Hunt around Cardiff Bay. This outdoor escape room-style activity uses clues and puzzles hidden in the area's streets, landmarks, and public art. It's a brilliant team building game that combines exploration, logic and collaboration.
Corporate Events Cardiff
At Future Inn Cardiff Bay, we understand that team building is more than just a fun day out – it's a strategic investment in your people. That's why we offer flexible room hire options and Day Delegate Rate packages tailored to your needs. There's even a hotel for guests travelling from further afield.
Our conference and event suites are fully equipped with:
Whether hosting a half-day indoor session, a full-day training or pairing your team building with meetings and meals, our dedicated events team will help you plan every detail.
Why Choose Future Inns Cardiff Bay for Team Building?
We're also happy to help connect you with local facilitators and activity providers. So, whether you're planning your next team building event or Christmas parties or want to bring your teams together fresh and inspiringly, Future Inn Cardiff Bay is the ideal base for team events in South Wales.
Ready to plan your next team building day in Cardiff?
Get in touch with our events team for more information about room hire, catering and team building packages.
Contact the Events Team by calling 02920 487111 or email meetings.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk
Cardiff Hotel
Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. The hotel is conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. This well-appointed hotel offers a range of amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, a laptop safe, a complimentary robe and slippers. Plus, home away from home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets and wine glasses. There's also electric car charging and free parking, which are rare in such a central location.
Future Club Rewards
For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!
Cardiff Bay Restaurant
Thomas Restaurant is a vibrant dining venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay that offers a memorable culinary experience.
Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and Welsh dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region.
From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.
Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace.
A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands Brains beers, Penderyn whiskey and vodka, Benjamin Hall gins, and Cariad wines.
Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.
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