Mud, laughter and team spirit
When the clocks go back and the chill starts to set in, it’s tempting to keep your team tucked away indoors. But here’s a radical thought. What if a bit of mud, laughter, and fresh country air were exactly what your business needs this season? Autumn and early winter are brilliant times to shake off […]
More than just fun – the real impact of team building at Escot
A high-performing team isn’t built by chance – it’s shaped through trust, communication, and shared experiences. And that’s where effective team building comes in. For corporate teams, a well-chosen activity is more than just a break from routine. It can also be a strategic investment in people: developing stronger collaboration, building individual confidence, and improving […]
Are away days still relevant today?
According to our clients, away days are still very much a useful and enjoyable way of encouraging a team to bond and work together even better than before! But let’s take a look at the background of away days, the reasons to have them, and what you need to consider when booking one. When did […]
How team building activities can give your brain a boost!
Team building away days are sometimes thought of as an excuse to escape the office and have a jolly. However, if you delve into the results, you’ll understand that there’s many more benefits than simply having fun with your colleagues. Team building activities are recognized for their ability to improve cognitive function and ultimately enhance […]
Thinking about booking an away day but prevaricating? Here’s what you need to know!
What’s an away day? Away days are basically team-building events held outside of the workplace. They can take the form of presentations, seminars and brainstorming sessions, and often part of the day involves activities that encourage team work and problem solving. What’s the point? By taking your team out of their usual environment, you are […]
Everybody loves mud!
We’ve been taking a look at some of the photos in our events image library, and we suddenly realised how many pics we’ve got of people getting muddy. And enjoying it… There are always events taking place in the muddier seasons, early spring and in the autumn. For example, cyclo cross races where it’s definitely […]
10 brilliant reasons to hold your teambuilding day at Escot
Most companies are now back to the office, although for some this means a different way of working. We’ve heard lots about flexi-working where employees spend part of their time in the office and part of it working from home. Some companies have moved to shorter working weeks. What this means is that people aren’t […]
Experience Adrenalin Off-Road
All Terrain Services is the most experienced nationwide provider of off-road training and events in the country. With over 25 years’ experience and 12 regional centres nationwide, we are pleased to have been operating our South West regional centre at Escot for many years. We are specialist providers of 4-wheel drive and off-road training for […]
Getting active at your conference
Have you ever sat in a conference or seminar and watched your delegates flag? While taking time out to meet at a conference venue is the best way to take on board new information, corporate strategy, training targets or personal development, the benefits can be lost in wall to wall talking. Taking a break during […]
So why should you book a team building day?
Each year, we welcome many organisations to Escot to take part in a team building day. So, what is it about team building that makes is such a valuable activity? Team building days are all about encouraging better communication between people to bring them closer together. Communication isn’t always verbal, of course, non-verbal communication can […]
Activity Days – Quad Biking
Four wheels for four times the fun Nothing gets the adrenaline going like jumping on a quad and zooming off for quad bike experience at Escot. We’re fortunate at Escot to have fantastic off road tracks across the Estate just ready for quad bikes – with a challenging variety of terrain including climbs and descents. […]
Activity Days – Segway
One of the most popular activities with our activity day and teambuilding delegates is a Segway experience – a great way to relax after a morning seminar. Segways have been on the scene since the late 1990s, invented by New Yorker Dean Kamen after he saw a young man in a wheelchair struggling to get […]
