Searching for “team building activities York”? York is one of the UK’s most-visited historic cities and a fantastic place to bring teams together. Visitor spending plays a huge role in the city’s economy, with around one in every three pounds spent by visitors and overnight stays generating over twice the spend of day trips on average (£100 vs £42).[1] In 2023, tourism in York was valued at £1.82 billion, including approximately 1.3 million overseas visitors — a thriving backdrop for corporate away days and offsites.[2] York’s city centre also showed resilient commercial activity in early 2025, with Q1 sales of £96.5m and rising average spend per customer — great news for teams looking to combine workshops with dining and social time in town.[3]

Why choose Wild Harvest School for team building in York

At Wild Harvest School of Self‑Sufficiency, teams step out of the office and into hands‑on, nature‑based experiences at our boho tipi site near York, or we can come to your venue. Activities are designed to help colleagues de‑stress, collaborate, and learn new skills — all with a gentle sustainability ethos.

• Wild food foraging walks: collaborate on plant ID, mindful walking, and seasonal tasting
• Instinctive archery: friendly competition, focus, and flow
• Natural craft workshops: beeswax candle making, flower crowns, basketry, wild beauty and more
• Eco group glamping add‑ons for overnights and retreats

Explore our offerings at Wild Harvest School: Team Building Activities in York: Nature‑Led, Memorable, and Sustainable Team Building Activities York.[4]

A sustainable setting that supports modern workplace goals

York’s tourism vision explicitly prioritises a “Green York,” aiming to contribute to net‑zero carbon emissions by 2030 — aligning well with companies seeking lower‑impact, values‑led away days.[5] Wild Harvest’s nature‑inspired sessions help teams reconnect offline, build trust through shared challenges, and experience the well‑documented benefits of time outdoors — all while keeping footprints light through simple, materials‑aware workshops and local provisioning.[4]

Make the most of being in York

With York’s strong visitor economy, consider combining your Wild Harvest experience with dinner in the city or an overnight stay. Given that overnight visitors spend more than twice as much as day visitors on average, adding a night can meaningfully increase social time and perceived value for your team while boosting local businesses.[1]

Plan your York team day

• Half‑day, full‑day, and retreat formats
• Mobile delivery at your office or venue, or at our tipi site near York
• Mix and match foraging, archery, and natural crafts to suit your goals

Ready to build connection the natural way? Enquire now via our ENQUIRY FORM or call 07561862507

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[1]: York ranks among the top UK cities for visitor‑driven spending; overnight stays average ~£100 spend vs ~£42 for day trips.

[2]: Tourism in York worth £1.82bn in 2023 with ~1.3m overseas visitors.

[3]: York BID economic indicators show £96.5m sales in Q1 2025, with increased average spend metrics.

[5]: City of York’s tourism strategy highlights a “Green York” vision towards net zero by 2030.

[4]: Wild Harvest School activities, ethos, and group options.