Fun Things to Do in Staffordshire
Staffordshire boasts exciting theme parks, historic culture and breathtaking landscapes – not to mention being home to League One sides Burton Albion and Uttoxeter Town!
Put your social skills to the test with a game of bowling or strategic tabletop gaming, or embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Peak District or National Forest!
Escape Rooms
Escape rooms provide participants with immersive experiences that challenge them to uncover hidden clues, crack complex codes and solve engaging puzzles in order to complete an exciting race against time in a room full of distractions. Not only are these challenges great problem-solving exercises; they also foster team spirit among teammates as you race against time against your clock! Plus, racing against time allows teammates to bond during this fun experience!
Escape room team-building activities encourage lateral thinking, which is critical for problem-solving in any environment. Players are forced to look at the world from different perspectives in order to identify solutions which might otherwise remain hidden. Furthermore, escape rooms require effective communication among team members – so all parties involved need to work quickly and efficiently to relay any pertinent information quickly so everyone remains on the same page.
Escape room team-building activities provide students with an important lesson: the importance of listening and following instructions in order to unlock a lock or reach their goals. When students are instructed to search under rugs or flip through books immediately to not miss any vital clue that might lead them towards victory; also they should always remain mindful of time management so as not to spend too long solving one puzzle; each step brings them closer towards victory; in essence, escape room teams learn that there’s no “I” in teamwork!
Laser Tag
Even though laser tag may appear to be just another playground activity for children, with participants running around, sprinting and shooting each other with laser pointers, there’s actually much more going on behind the scenes in illuminated arenas involving strategic thinking and teamwork than meets the eye.
Light and shadow are key aspects of the experience, affecting how players hide and move in an arena. Players often take cover behind objects in the arena to use its surroundings to their advantage and use this knowledge of their environment to anticipate opponents’ moves and plot their own strategies accordingly.
Another essential lesson lies in understanding the significance of sound strategy. When players can successfully coordinate their movements to work towards reaching a goal and winning a game, this increases chances of victory and can make playing with multiple people easier – especially when working as part of a group; each member should have an assigned role such as protecting the base or acting as an assassin on the battlefield.
Are you ready to unleash your inner laser tag champion? Look no further than one of Staffordshire’s illuminating arenas; Stoke-on-Trent boasts numerous options including Xtreme Park Adventures and Main Event.
Bowling
Bowling is a collective of sports in which a ball is rolled down a long, narrow lane towards a set of pins with the aim of knocking more pins down than an opponent. Tenpins is the most widely played form worldwide while other forms include duckpins, candlepins, fivepins, skittles and ninepins.
Staffordshire’s historic market towns and verdant landscapes enchant visitors. The Peak District National Park provides breathtaking scenery and hiking trails, while Stoke-on-Trent boasts its ceramic heritage at Gladstone Pottery Museum and World of Wedgwood. Additionally, Staffordshire hosts the National Memorial Arboretum that pays a fitting tribute to members of our military forces.
Competition can be an excellent way to build team spirit, which is why we provide a variety of competitive team building activities in Staffordshire. Under Pressure is an intense task-based event featuring lighting, music and host; Crime Scene Experience challenges teams to investigate a murder using real forensic techniques – against the clock! Alternatively, outdoor competitive team building events like Crystal Challenge (an exciting take on classic TV show with inflatable crystal dome finale), or our larger than life Teamopoly complete with jail are guaranteed to get teams’ blood pumping!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Staffordshire provides relaxing lake and river experiences. There are also historic landmarks, vibrant cities with world-class attractions and historic museums – the Staffordshire Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent showcases its rich pottery history while Lichfield Cathedral City is ideal for taking in live concerts or strolling along beautiful canals.
thrill-seekers will find an exciting experience at Alton Towers Resort or Drayton Manor Park, while those in search of relaxation can take in beautiful scenes at Peak District National Park and Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To exercise their bodies further, visitors can play tennis or trek with a llama.
Staffordshire offers something to see and do for everyone! As one of Britain’s “Creative Counties”, its heritage and vibrant culture deserve celebrating – whether that means thrilling rides at amusement parks, relaxing gardens strolls or cultural exploration at museums and galleries, Staffordshire can always help create unforgettable memories! Don’t wait – start exploring today!
Indoor Sports & Adventure Parks
Staffordshire offers many great outdoor experiences for lovers of nature. Relax with a stroll through its national parks, picturesque gardens, and wild countryside; or get your heart racing by hiking long stretches along The Staffordshire Way or discovering The Roaches’ rocky outcrops. Thrill seekers will also love Go Ape Cannock Chase or Kilnworx Climbing Centre’s high wire rope courses for adventure!
Indoor adventures abound in Staffordshire for kids of all ages, such as Adventureland Aldridge’s Interactive Jungle House which offers climbing, spinning and sliding activities suitable for those up to 1.1m tall. Additionally, Astro racing slides, gravity drop slides and traverse climbing walls as well as a toddler area are among the many four-storey play barn attractions offering entertainment and fun to little ones under 1.
Waterworld Leisure Park is the UK’s number one tropical indoor aqua park, where you can unwind in our wave pool, take on Thunderbolt (the world’s first trap door drop waterslide), or try your hand at two 18-hole mini golf courses themed to Tiki culture.
Adults looking for some thrills will appreciate Adrenaline Indoors adventure centre which opened this summer in North Wales as a popular holiday destination from Stoke-on-Trent residents. Boasting an incredible 1,200sqm weatherproof adventure complex featuring indoor/outdoor climbing/racing walls, leap of faith, and one of the longest artificial caving courses worldwide – Adrenaline Indoors provides adrenaline-driven activities in abundance for adults too.
Gaming
Your team may enjoy discovering Staffordshire on back-to-nature excursions, cultural immersion or theme park thrills; with historic market towns and lush countryside to offer unique activities that celebrate its diverse charm, there is sure to be something perfect to suit their interests in this West Midlands county.
Alton Towers Resort, one of the UK’s most thrilling theme parks, can provide thrill-seekers with their adrenaline fix, while those seeking something a bit less extreme should head to Stoke-on-Trent (known as “the Potteries”) where they can discover its rich ceramic history at Gladstone Pottery Museum or World of Wedgwood.
Experience competitive fun like never before with indoor team building events like Under Pressure. Based on a popular TV game show with themed lighting and music, Under Pressure provides the ultimate competitive experience! Or teams can put their forensic knowledge to the test in the Crime Scene Experience: an opportunity to investigate a murder using real forensic techniques against both time and each other! Or give your team some room for creativity with our Masterpiece challenge: teams recreate sections of famous paintings in their own distinctive styles before coming together for an epic reveal! Another crowd favourite is Black Cab Treasure Hunt where teams explore any town or city of their choosing while racing against time to complete challenges and find clues in a minicab!