TEAM BUILDING

TEAM BUILDING

Bring Teams Together in an Inspiring New Forest Setting

Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Lymington, THE NICI New Forest offers a calm yet energising backdrop for corporate team building, leadership retreats and company away days. Easily reached from London in under two hours, and close to Southampton, Bournemouth and across Hampshire and Dorset, it’s a destination that feels both accessible and a true change of pace.

Surrounded by open green space, coastal air and thoughtfully designed interiors, our setting encourages connection, creativity and collaboration. Whether you’re planning a focused strategy session or an activity-led team experience, we offer the flexibility to shape a programme that suits your people and your goals.

Plan Your Event at THE NICI

Discover our versatile meeting and event spaces designed to inspire and impress. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, team-building day, or special celebration, we’re here to help you create an unforgettable experience.

Archery

Archery sessions at THE NICI New Forest offer a relaxed yet engaging way to bring teams together. Designed to suit all abilities, these guided experiences encourage focus, friendly competition and shared achievement. It’s a natural icebreaker and an enjoyable way to step outside the meeting room and into the landscape.

Laser Clays

Laser clay pigeon shooting delivers all the excitement of a classic country pursuit in a safe, inclusive format. Ideal for corporate groups, the experience promotes teamwork, communication and light-hearted competition, making it a popular choice for team building days and company socials.

SAILING

Take your team out onto the water with bespoke sailing experiences arranged from the nearby Solent. These tailored trips offer a refreshing change of perspective, combining collaboration, problem-solving and shared adventure. With the coastline close by, sailing adds a memorable dimension to corporate events at THE NICI New Forest.

Activities Tailored to Your Team

Team building at THE NICI New Forest is designed to be flexible, engaging and easy to tailor around your objectives. Working with trusted partners, we offer a curated selection of indoor and outdoor activities that can be shaped to suit group size, timing and energy levels. Options include:

  • Archery

  • Laser clays

  • Segway experiences

  • Cocktail making

  • Immersive murder mystery events

  • High-speed RIB experiences on the Solent

  • Paddleboarding

  • Kayaking and canoeing

Set within the natural surroundings of the New Forest National Park and close to the coast, these activities encourage connection, collaboration and shared experience—without ever feeling forced.

Stay a Little Longer

With stylish rooms and suites onsite, team building events at THE NICI New Forest can easily extend into overnight retreats. Staying together allows teams to slow the pace, enjoy shared dining experiences and make the most of the setting, turning a single day into something more meaningful and memorable.

CONTACT US

NICI New Forest Event Enquiry Form

Elmers Court Hotel & Resort, South Baddesley Road, Lymington, UK

Find Us

THE NICI New Forest is located in Lymington, on the southern edge of the New Forest National Park, offering an easy escape for businesses across Hampshire, Dorset and the South Coast. Just under two hours from London and a short drive from Southampton and Bournemouth, the hotel is ideally positioned for team building days, corporate retreats and multi-day events that feel both accessible and removed from the everyday.

Lymington Pier Station: 5 minute walk

Lymington Town Centre: 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk

Brockenhurst Station: 10-15 minute drive

Southampton Airport: 45 minute drive

London Waterloo: 2 hour train (via Brockenhurst)

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