Team Building & Fun Days in Kent
Endless Outdoor Space
Set within the breathtaking Kent countryside, Shires Oast offers the ultimate canvas for company fun days, high-energy team building, and summer corporate festivals. Whether you want to hire our vast outdoor fields and run your own agenda, or leave the end-to-end planning to our expert corporate events team, we make hosting effortless.
High-Octane Team Building & Activities
Thrill your team and test their communication skills with our wide range of on-site activities, led by fantastic instructors.
Blindfold Driving
The ultimate test of pure trust, crystal-clear instruction, and nerve! One driver behind the wheel completely blindfolded; one passenger giving the instructions. Will your team navigate the obstacle course to victory, or steer completely off track? It’s high-stakes, high-hilarity, and guaranteed to be the most talked-about activity of the day.
Team Building & Activities for Every Vibe
Whether your team craves heart-pounding action or creative collaboration, we offer a massive selection of on-site activities led by elite specialist instructors.
High-Octane Thrills
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Blindfold Driving.
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Target and Precision Sports (Archery, Axe Throwing, Laser Clays).
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Water Sports (Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP).
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Inflatables.
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Escape Room Missions.
Creative & Low-Impact (No Sweat Required)
Not everyone wants a thrill-seeking adrenaline rush—and that’s fine by us! For teams who prefer to relax, create, or think, we offer plenty of low-energy, highly engaging options:
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Office Graffiti & Street Art Workshops: Unleash your team’s artistic side and collaborate on a custom, branded canvas to take back to the office.
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The Big Interactive Pub Quiz: Test your collective trivia knowledge with a relaxed, fun-filled quiz host—perfect alongside an outdoor drink.
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Mindful & Creative Crafts: From pottery to team painting, ideal for unwinding in the countryside setting.
Classic School Sports Day
Bring back the nostalgia! Perfect for all fitness levels, our retro Sports Day features giant sack races, egg-and-spoon challenges, tug-of-war, and three-legged races. High on laughs, low on pressure!
Summer Festivals & Company Fun Days
Reward your staff and their families in our stunning historic venue, our expansive lawns and our event fields. We handle all the heavy lifting - from staging and live bands to festival DJs and BBQ's; we even offer outdoor bars!
Sizzling Summer Catering
Keep everyone energized with crowd-pleasing culinary options right in the heart of the action:
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Gourmet Summer BBQs & Street Food Stations
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Traditional Hog Roasts & Slow-Roasted Lamb
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Three course formal dinners
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Full Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Menus
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Mini-Beer Festivals & Outdoor Cocktail Bars
Make It a Weekend: Campsite & Glamping
Why limit the fun to one day? Guests can stay overnight at our award-winning campsite featuring modern shower facilities. Huddle around fire pits under the stars, or upgrade your team with custom glamping packages.
Partner Hotels
If camping and glamping is not for you, we partner with a number of local hotels providing us with exclusive rates and can help with organising transfers - Whether you need need a four seater taxi or a coach we have you covered.
Plan Your Event Today
Whether you're hosting an executive team of 50 or a company-wide festival, Shires Oast has the space, thrill, and expertise to make it unforgettable.
Get in Touch with James & The Corporate Team:
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Call Us: 01622 234707
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Email Us: james.yoxall@shiresoast.co.uk
Location & Accessibility
Located within The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, Shires Oast is easy to reach from across Kent and London. The venue sits just 25 minutes from the M25 and 11 miles from Maidstone, making it convenient for travelling delegates and suppliers.
The surrounding countryside offers peace and privacy, while our free parking and on-site restaurant make logistics effortless for your team.