Corporate Activities: Top 10 Things to Do at Balmer Lawn Hotel

Following the scrapping of COVID-19 restrictions,  many of us have settled back into office life - and are now due a much-needed break away from the office. 

This month, we’re exploring the best corporate activities for you and your team to take part in here at Balmer Lawn Hotel:

Corporate Activities: Yacht Charter with LYC

The LYC sailing and land events offer corporate sailing days to help your team come together in a unique way. 

Your guests will have the opportunity to indulge in exquisite food and wine on an exclusive yacht, whilst mingling and interacting with one another as they sail over the Solent.

Corporate Activities: Unwind on a Yoga Retreat

Yoga can help your team to breathe and relax in a calming and positive environment. Stretching the muscles and practising the various stances can help to ease any tension in the body.

Here at Balmer Lawn Hotel, we offer yoga retreats that can help you to destress and recharge your batteries; ideal for your busy team to try.

Explore the New Forest

The New Forest is a haven of picturesque walks, rivers and woodlands, waiting for you to explore.

Rated the top National Park in Europe, the New Forest is the idyllic place to take your team for an unforgettable experience.

Explore the winding paths in the woods, amble along the riverbank, or discover the wild ponies in the acres of open fields; there’s truly something for everyone in the New Forest.

Try Our Tasting Menu at Our Beresfords Restaurant

Here at Balmer Lawn Hotel, we offer a tasting menu experience in our Beresfords restaurant. The event offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere for your corporate activities.

Our menu tasting experience highlights the fresh, seasonal and local produce we use in our dishes. Your team can take the time to get to know each other better, whilst also indulging in an array of delicious food and wine.

Discover the Exciting Activities in the New Forest

There are many exciting activities available here in the New Forest for your corporate event, from treetop adventures and Segway riding to archery and kayaking.

Round up your team and embark on an adventurous, team-building experience. You can share ideas and solutions whilst having plenty of fun.

Corporate Activities: Jam Making with Naked Jam

Naked Jam offers a unique jam-making experience for groups. Your team can practise their culinary skills in a hands-on masterclass, learning how to turn fruit into delicious, natural jam. 

Jennifer’s Country Kitchen Classroom is an idyllic setting for your corporate activities. The event offers a foraged lunch at midday and refreshments throughout.

Attendees will receive an apron and notebook to take home, along with the colourful jams and curds they’ve made on the day, too.

Corporate Activities: Chocolate Masterclass with Kerry Witt

Kerry Witt, a multi-award winning chocolatier, offers a team-building workshop in the New Forest.

She’ll guide your team in an interactive, fun session, teaching you about the different styles of chocolate and the process of how it’s made, from tree to bar.

You’ll then compete to make the best chocolate ganache using different decorative techniques. Finally, you'll round off the day with a delicious chocolate tasting experience.

Sustainable Activities with Potting Shed Events

Potting Shed Events is a local company that specialises in planning events and, here at Balmer Lawn Hotel, we work alongside them to host bespoke corporate activities at our stunning venue.

If you’re keen to promote sustainability within your company, then why not book our bug/birdhouse making event? Your team will have the opportunity to learn more about wildlife conservation, whilst having fun building the houses to attract different species to their gardens.

Stay Overnight Here at Balmer Lawn

A central hub for your corporate activities, our hotel is the idyllic spot for your team to recharge their batteries.

We have luxury rooms, comfortable beds and plenty of space to relax in - both in and outdoors. Should any of your guests wish to indulge in a luxury treatment, they can also make use of our relaxing Saltus Spa. The hotel has everything you need for your corporate activities and an unforgettable overnight stay. 

Corporate Activities: Party on the Lawns

Here at Balmer Lawn Hotel, we offer outdoor summer parties. These include all-day hire of our pavilion, exclusive use of our gardens and the option to use our giant garden games.

We’ll serve your guests a Pimms or bottled beer on arrival, and our chefs will then serve a BBQ, followed by a dessert platter.

Your guests will have their own private bar and entrance, ensuring exclusivity for your party; ideal for your summer corporate activities.

If you’ve been inspired to book your corporate event here at Balmer Lawn Hotel, please contact a member of our team.

Alternatively, read our previous blog to discover more about the New Forest’s rating as the top National Park in Europe.