Ditch the Ordinary for the Extraordinary: Corporate Events With a Twist

Corporate Events With a Twist

Another corporate event. Another conference room. Another afternoon of awkward icebreakers and wondering when the buffet is coming out. Sound familiar? If you're planning a company day out in London, we think it's time to shake things up. And we know just the place to start.

Let's be fair, organising a corporate event isn't always the easiest job in the world. You've got different personalities, different interests, a budget to work with and the small matter of finding something everyone will actually enjoy. The finance team wants value for money, the managers want something meaningful and at least one person has already suggested a quiz night.

We're not saying there's anything wrong with a quiz night. We're just saying there's a rather exciting alternative waiting on the River Thames.

At Thames Rockets, we believe the best corporate events in London are the ones people genuinely look forward to. The ones that get colleagues talking, bring a bit of personality to the working week and give everyone something to laugh about long after they've returned to their desks. So, if you're searching for unique corporate experiences in London, allow us to introduce you to a company outing with a little more horsepower.

The Best Team Meetings Don't Always Happen Around a Table

Think about the last company event you attended. Can you remember the presentation? The carefully prepared agenda? The third slide explaining the company values? Probably not. But chances are you remember the moments when everyone relaxed, had a laugh and started talking to people they don't normally spend much time with.

That's the beauty of getting out of the office. You don't necessarily need another workshop or a complicated set of team-building exercises to bring people together. Sometimes a shared experience does the job rather nicely.

Our London corporate speedboat experiences take your team out of their usual surroundings and straight into the heart of the capital. Departing from London Eye Pier, our adventures combine London's famous landmarks, entertaining live commentary and the sort of high-speed thrills that make even the quietest colleague suddenly have plenty to say.

One minute you're admiring the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge. The next, the music's playing, the wind's in your hair and everyone is discovering just how loudly their manager can scream.

Now that's a team meeting worth remembering.

From the New Starter to the CEO, Everyone's Coming Along

One of the biggest challenges with organising team-building activities in London is finding something that appeals to a genuinely mixed group. You might have colleagues who have lived in London their entire lives alongside people who are visiting the city for the first time. Some are naturally adventurous, while others need a little more convincing before they agree to anything outside their usual routine.

That's where a Thames Rockets adventure comes into its own. There's sightseeing for those who love London, lively commentary for those who enjoy a good laugh and an exhilarating speed section for anyone who fancies swapping their office chair for something a little more exciting.

Our Ultimate London Adventure is a particularly good option for corporate groups, combining 50 minutes of sightseeing and high-speed action. You'll travel past some of the capital's best-known landmarks with one of our professional guides before heading beyond Tower Bridge for the faster part of the experience. It's an easy way to fit something genuinely memorable into a busy company itinerary without committing the entire day to one activity.

And if your team is firmly in the more-speed-less-sightseeing camp, we've got other adventures worth discussing too. The important thing is choosing the experience that suits your people, not simply booking the first activity that appears in a search for London company days out.

Big Team, Small Team, Important Clients? We've Got Options

Corporate entertaining isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are our boats. Some businesses are planning a reward for a small group of employees, while others need an activity for an entire department. You might be entertaining clients, celebrating a successful year or simply looking for a fresh way to bring colleagues together outside the office.

Our private speedboat charters in London give businesses the option to book a vessel exclusively for their group. Our traditional RIBs accommodate up to 12 passengers each, while Rocket Rebel offers space for up to 26, making it a particularly useful option for larger teams. For bigger events, our bookings team can discuss arrangements involving multiple vessels, subject to availability and operational requirements.

There's something rather satisfying about having the boat to yourselves. No unrelated passengers, no trying to keep everyone together in a crowded attraction and no wondering whether the rest of your group has disappeared into a different activity.

For businesses planning corporate client entertainment in London, a private charter also offers a refreshing alternative to the usual restaurant reservation. Taking clients out on the Thames gives you the chance to share an experience rather than spend another afternoon talking business across a table. After all, a memorable relationship-building opportunity doesn't always require a three-course lunch.

Explore our corporate experiences to see how a Thames Rockets adventure could work for your business.

Make It an Event, Not Just Another Hour Out of the Office

Of course, a successful corporate day doesn't necessarily begin and end with the speedboat. London has plenty to offer before and after your time on the river, which means your Thames Rockets adventure can become the centrepiece of a much bigger occasion.

You could begin with a team meeting or presentation before heading to the South Bank for a change of pace. Alternatively, kick things off with a speedboat adventure and follow it with food, drinks and a chance to catch up properly. For businesses organising corporate away days in London, combining activities can create a much more rounded experience without the hassle of travelling between completely different parts of the city.

And because we're based at London Eye Pier, you're already in one of the capital's best-connected visitor areas. The South Bank is home to attractions, restaurants and entertainment venues, with Southbank Centre offering a useful starting point for exploring the neighbourhood. For groups arriving from elsewhere in the capital, Transport for London can help with journey planning.

Our online booking options also include selected extras, such as food and drink packages with BrewDog, subject to availability. If you're looking to create a more complete event, it's worth discussing the possibilities with our team rather than trying to piece everything together at the last minute.

And yes, you can still have your buffet. We're not monsters.

Let Someone Else Worry About the Logistics for Once

We know that the person organising the company event doesn't always get to enjoy it. They're usually too busy checking the timings, counting heads, answering last-minute questions and making sure nobody has gone to the wrong meeting point.

That's why we think the planning experience matters just as much as the activity itself.

Our bookings team regularly works with businesses arranging corporate group activities on the Thames, helping organisers understand the available experiences, group capacities, timings and booking arrangements. Whether you're planning a small staff reward or exploring corporate event hire in London for a larger group, we'll help you establish what works for your requirements.

When you get in touch, it's useful to have an approximate guest count, preferred date, budget and an idea of the occasion. Let us know if you're planning a team celebration, client event, staff incentive or something completely different. We can then talk through the options and help you find the right fit.

You can also explore our wider Thames group experiences and River Thames event hire services.

Because organising a brilliant event shouldn't mean the organiser misses all the fun.

Your Next Corporate Event Deserves Better Than a Flipchart

There's a time and place for meetings, presentations and a very serious discussion about quarterly targets. But when it comes to rewarding your team, entertaining clients or celebrating a job well done, we think there's a lot to be said for doing something completely different.

A Thames Rockets adventure brings together London's iconic sights, shared laughter and a healthy dose of adrenaline. It's exciting without needing a complicated programme, memorable without relying on a gimmick and a fantastic excuse to get everyone away from their screens for a while.

So, if you've been searching for unusual corporate events in London and nothing has quite hit the mark, perhaps it's time to stop looking at meeting rooms and start looking at the river.

Ditch the ordinary. Bring the team. We'll bring the Rockets.

Get in touch with our bookings team at bookings@thamesrockets.com or call 020 7928 8933 to start planning your next corporate adventure.