Corporate Team Building, Employee Wellbeing & Client Entertainment at Kingston Rowing Club
Looking for a unique team-building event in London that genuinely brings people together?
At Kingston Rowing Club, we offer unforgettable corporate team building, employee wellbeing and client entertainment experiences on one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Thames. Just 25 minutes from Central London, our riverside location provides the perfect setting for teams to reconnect, collaborate and enjoy time away from the pressures of the workplace.
Whether you're organising a team away day, leadership event, wellbeing initiative or client hospitality experience, our experienced coaches will create a memorable event tailored to your objectives.
Why Rowing Is the Ultimate Team Building Activity
Few activities demonstrate the importance of teamwork as clearly as rowing.
A rowing crew only succeeds when everyone works together. Communication, trust, timing and collective effort are far more important than individual strength. As the crew learns to move in harmony, participants experience firsthand how collaboration can transform performance.
The lessons are immediate, memorable and highly relevant to today's workplace.
In a world of hybrid working, hot desking and remote teams, rowing provides a powerful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, build stronger relationships and create shared experiences that last long after the day itself.
A Corporate Event with a Difference
Our purpose-built boathouse sits directly on a tranquil, non-tidal section of the River Thames, offering a calm and inspiring environment that feels miles away from the office.
Your team will enjoy:
✅ Professional coaching from experienced rowing coaches
✅ Stable crew boats suitable for complete beginners
✅ Spectacular riverside views
✅ A fun and engaging shared challenge
✅ Time to relax and socialise on our balcony overlooking the Thames
✅ An experience suitable for all ages, abilities and fitness levels
What Your Team Building Experience Could Include
After a welcome briefing and refreshments, your team will take part in a carefully designed experience that combines learning, teamwork and fun.
Learn the Basics
Discover the fundamentals of rowing on our Concept2 indoor rowing machines. This is not about fitness or strength. It's about rhythm, communication and working together.
Take to the Water
Board our modern rowing boats and experience the thrill of working together as a crew under the guidance of experienced coaches and coxes.
Team Challenge
Put your new teamwork skills into practice in a friendly challenge against fellow crews, with the opportunity to compete in a side-by-side race.
Relax and Reflect
Complete the experience by relaxing with colleagues in our riverside clubhouse, bar and balcony area while enjoying refreshments and sharing stories from the day.
Corporate Team Building Package
Suitable for groups of 8-30 participants
Our signature Thames rowing experience combines team building, employee wellbeing and plenty of fun in one memorable event.
What's Included
- Welcome briefing and refreshments
- Indoor rowing skills session
- Professional coaching throughout
- On-water rowing experience
- Team challenge and friendly racing
- Exclusive use of club facilities during your session
- Access to our riverside balcony and social areas
- All equipment and safety briefings
Duration
Approximately 3-4 hours
Ideal For
- Team building events
- Corporate away days
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Leadership teams
- Graduate programmes
- Client entertainment
- Staff rewards and recognition
- Company celebrations
Optional catering, drinks packages and extended sessions are available on request.
What Our Clients Say
"Thank you for a terrific day. The whole team loved learning a new skill together and your coaches made the event fun, engaging and incredibly relaxing. We all enjoyed our sunset drinks in your 'bar with a view'."
World Leading IT & Social Media Company
"The feedback from the team has been amazing. It was fantastic to see how a group that often works individually had to come together and operate as one team. Please thank all your wonderful coaches and coxes."
City-Based Insurance Company
Why Choose Kingston Rowing Club?
- One of the most unique corporate team-building venues in London
- Easily accessible from Central London and Surrey
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Experienced and friendly coaching team
- Beautiful riverside clubhouse and facilities
- Proven team building and wellbeing benefits
- Memorable experiences that colleagues genuinely talk about afterwards
Ready to Plan Your Team Building Event?
Whether you're looking to improve communication, strengthen working relationships, reward your staff or entertain clients, we'd love to help create the perfect day on the Thames.
Contact Us
Get in touch today to discuss your team, preferred dates and objectives, and we'll help create a team-building experience that's enjoyable, memorable and genuinely impactful.