Finding a team building activity that works for a large group isn't always easy. You want something that gets people away from their desks, encourages genuine teamwork and gives everyone something to talk about afterwards.

For CBRE, the answer was an outdoor treasure hunt around Hythe in Kent.

The event also gave us the opportunity to launch Hythe as a new team building destination for The Great Game.

Why Choose an Outdoor Team Building Activity?

A good corporate team building event shouldn't feel like another meeting.

Getting employees outside and giving them a shared challenge creates a completely different dynamic. People have to communicate, make decisions together and work with colleagues they may not normally spend much time with.

A treasure hunt works particularly well because teams aren't simply given a list of questions to answer.

They have to navigate their way around the location, find information, solve problems and complete challenges while trying to outperform the other teams.

CBRE's Team Building Event in Hythe

CBRE's event took place around Hythe, Kent, with teams competing against each other throughout the activity.

Hythe was a particularly good choice because the location offered plenty of variety.

Rather than spending the entire event in one area, teams explored a mixture of historic, military and rural surroundings.

Along the route they encountered an historic castle, the Royal Military Canal, a rural church and even a farm with cows.

That changing environment helped keep the teams engaged and gave them plenty to discover between challenges.

Teamwork, Competition and Challenges

The objective wasn't simply to reach the end of the route.

Teams had to complete a variety of challenges along the way, requiring different skills and encouraging everyone to contribute.

Some challenges rewarded observation and attention to detail, while others required teams to think creatively and work together to come up with the right answer.

This is one of the reasons treasure hunts work well for corporate groups.

There isn't necessarily one person who can do everything. Different people can bring different strengths to the team, whether that's spotting something others have missed, solving a puzzle, coming up with an unusual idea or keeping everyone moving in the right direction.

And because teams are competing against one another, there is an added sense of urgency.

A Different Kind of Team Building in Kent

For companies organising a team building day in Kent, there are plenty of traditional options available.

An outdoor treasure hunt offers something different.

Rather than putting employees into a room and asking them to complete a series of structured exercises, teams get to explore a real location while completing challenges together.

It can work particularly well for companies that want:

• An activity that gets people outdoors

• A competitive team building experience

• Something suitable for larger groups

• An activity that doesn't require specialist sporting ability

• A combination of problem-solving and teamwork

• An event that allows employees to explore somewhere new

The format can also be adapted around the requirements of the group, making it suitable for corporate away days, company events and team building activities.

Hythe: A New Team Building Destination

The CBRE event was our first team building treasure hunt in Hythe, and the location proved to be an excellent addition to our Kent offering.

The combination of historic landmarks, military heritage, countryside and unusual sights meant there was plenty for the teams to discover.

More importantly, it provided the setting for an activity where colleagues could step away from their normal working environment and compete together.

For companies looking for team building in Hythe, Kent, an outdoor treasure hunt provides a chance to combine exploration, competition and teamwork in one event.

And if the first team to "lay the table" was anything to go by, the competitive spirit certainly wasn't missing!

Looking for a team building activity in Kent? The Great Game can create an outdoor treasure hunt for your group, with challenges designed around the location and your event.