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# Fun Summer Party Ideas For Businesses

![Taylor Fuller](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7389.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=IMG_7389.jpg)

 Taylor Fuller

February 9, 2026

**Struggling to plan the perfect summer party? You’re not the only one, so we’ve put together a guide to some of the best summer party ideas for work dos.**

Enjoy a summer party with a difference with the help of these extra special corporate party ideas. Although these suggestions are winners for corporate, startup, and SME teams, we know you and your mates will love these fun-filled summer party ideas, as well. From an old-school BBQ to a series of unusual team activities, we’ve got suggestions to impress every type of team right here.

[Find the perfect venue for your summer party!](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party)

 

## **1. [Host a classic BBQ](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party/locations/london)**

![rooftop bbq summer party](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20210527-TERRACE-351-Edit-114.jpg?width=600&name=20210527-TERRACE-351-Edit-114.jpg)

We’re kicking things off with a summer party classic. You can’t really beat a BBQ… unless, erm, the weather decides not to play ball! Presuming the skies are clear, larger companies can go all out by [renting a venue space with a garden](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party/locations/london) and hiring caterers. A great option is [30 Euston Square](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/kings-cross/book/30-euston-square/the-state-rooms-terrace) that’s opened a rooftop with a BBQ summer package. It doesn’t get much easier to host a summer party everyone will love. The only thing that gets better than a rooftop is a rooftop with a BBQ.

[Book 30 Euston Square Rooftop BBQ](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/kings-cross/book/30-euston-square/the-state-rooms-terrace)

 

If you’re part of a startup and seeking summer party ideas for work that don’t cost the earth, then head down to a local park that allows DIY BBQs and set up a picnic party. The advantage of a spontaneous summer BBQ party is that you won’t have to rely on the weather on any given day. Just head to the shops and make it happen!

## **2. [Catch a film under the stars](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party)**

[![](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-9.jpg?width=600&height=360&name=Webp_net-compress-image-9.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

This is another great summer party idea for work if you’ve got a smaller team. The advantage being: you can just buy enough tickets for your staff members and rock up on the day to set up camp. You can usually enter the[cinema screening](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/screening/locations/edinburgh) area a couple of hours before the film starts so just head down with blankets, picnic food, and bottles of Prosecco and you’re all set. In London (and further afield) you’ll find the [Rooftop Film Club is a great option.](https://rooftopfilmclub.com/)

Early sale tickets are already available for some films, so if you book now for a larger team you should be able to set something up. Alternatively, contact these companies directly to see if you can set up an exclusive for your whole company. Some outdoor cinema groups even offer VIP food and drinks packages – this would definitely constitute a summer work party with a difference!

## **3. Host an [office Olympics](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party)**

[![office olympics track](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-10-1.jpg?width=600&height=394&name=Webp_net-compress-image-10-1.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Looking for [summer party](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party/locations/manchester) themes for work that suit any size of team? Sports Day used to be the highlight of your school events calendar, so why not bring that competitive spirit into adulthood and host an office Olympics? In large companies, we’d recommend splitting up departments and mingling colleagues into ‘country’ teams to get everyone working together and meeting new people. You can find some [fantastic outdoor venue options here](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/outdoor/locations/london).

## **4. [Lounge about at the lido](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party)**

[![summer party ideas for work swimming pool](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-12.jpg?width=600&height=449&name=Webp_net-compress-image-12.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

📷: [@kirstypoole](https://www.instagram.com/p/BVhQJtyj3xn/)

London, and indeed [most UK cities](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/summer-party/locations/bristol), have loads to offer when it comes to outdoor swimming. [Pools on the Park in Richmond](https://www.richmond.gov.uk/pools_on_the_park) (pictured) is a fantastic option for those of you located in London and looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city to celebrate your successes this summer. Just pack a picnic, grab a spot on the grass and settle in for a day of sun and splashing about.

## **5. Go for rooftop drinks**

![](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/The-Greenhouse_day-2-1024x712.jpg?width=768&height=534&name=The-Greenhouse_day-2-1024x712.jpg)

London also has plenty to offer when it comes to rooftop drinking opportunities. Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s has the beautiful Sabine Bar (pictured) which has stunning views of London’s city skyline and neighbouring St Paul’s Cathedral. And [Smith’s of Smithfield](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/farringdon/book/smiths-of-smithfield/no-3-rooftop) has a gorgeous rooftop where you can enjoy a selection of British tapas, cocktails, and wine. These are just a few examples of London’s buzzing rooftop scene and each provides a unique take on a modern summer party venue. Check out amazing [rooftop venues in Manchester.](https://www.venuescanner.com/search?location=manchester&tag=rooftop)

## **6. [Get competitive playing mini-golf](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/bank-city-of-london/book/puttshack-bank)**

![f78abe565ae34b16235706fe65d2ec9a](https://www.venuescanner.com/hubfs/f78abe565ae34b16235706fe65d2ec9a.avif)![f78abe565ae34b16235706fe65d2ec9a](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/f78abe565ae34b16235706fe65d2ec9a.jpeg?width=3840&height=2560&name=f78abe565ae34b16235706fe65d2ec9a.jpeg)

<https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party>Book a private space at [Puttshack Bank](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/bank-city-of-london/book/puttshack-bank) for a guaranteed good time. Enjoy cocktails as you meander around the stylish mini-golf course (that’s not a sentence we thought we’d ever utter) engaging in a little friendly competition. 

## **7. [Take part in a scavenger hunt](http://www.thebigsmokeevents.com/home)**

[![big smoke events interview teambuilding](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-43-e1531235101902-1.jpg?width=463&height=319&name=Webp_net-compress-image-43-e1531235101902-1.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? [The Big Smoke Events](http://www.thebigsmokeevents.com/home) put on among the very best in London. Once labelled the ‘Best Team Day’ by InStyle Magazine, their hilarious and exciting challenges reflect what they believe events should be: unique, fun, competitive and collaborative. Experience a race against the clock, lots of laughter, and create great memories. Perfect if you want summer party themes for work that are a little bit different. [Check out the video here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0BBUcmIEaY).

## **8. Get back to nature**

[![chickens farm summer](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-14.jpg?width=600&height=399&name=Webp_net-compress-image-14.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Both [Hackney City Farm](http://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/) and [Spitalfields City Farm](https://www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org/) provide charming escapes from the hubbub of the city – they are great spots to get back to nature. Hackney City Farm is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and [boasts a weekly calendar of various events](http://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/events/whats-on). Spitalfields opens on the same days and also features [regular, nature-focused events](https://www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org/whats-on). Be warned though, this unusual suggestion works best when built into a larger summer party plan as activities are somewhat limited!

## **9. Go Ape!**

[![Go Ape ropes course summer party ideas for work](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-15.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Webp_net-compress-image-15.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Here’s you and your colleagues, safely on the ground and sniggering away as your boss freaks out at the prospect of jumping off a 50 foot-high platform. With [multiple locations](https://goape.co.uk/locations/) across London and the UK, Go Ape is an excellent summer party for teams looking for a laugh. They’ve got a number of corporate event packages available too, so every detail should be quite simple to sort out.

## **10. [Host a garden party](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/hire/garden-party/locations/london)**

![Shoreditch gardens](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bf3dc1e7f573d82438319684d58a80dc.jpg?width=525&height=350&name=bf3dc1e7f573d82438319684d58a80dc.jpg)

Why not plan a modern take on an old fashioned garden party as your next corporate event? Think food trucks instead of finger sandwiches, Pimm’s instead of tea, and live music instead of croquet.

## **11. [Roadtrip to the beach](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/locations/bournemouth)**

[![summer party ideas for work beach day](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-1-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Webp_net-compress-image-1-1.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Everybody loves the beach and, believe it or not, the UK has lots of fantastic options on the south coast. Bournemouth is a particularly popular seaside destination, and it’s not too far a jaunt from the capital. Organise a couple of coaches and [pick a spot on Bournemouth waterfront to hire](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/locations/bournemouth), then combine your party with beach games and a BBQ to really help your team embrace the sunny season vibes.

## **12. Set up a [Canary Wharf flotilla](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/canary-wharf/book/skuna-boats/bbq-boat)**

![skuna bbq boats](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/735a8baae82acb045617f040a31fe87f-1024x682.jpg?width=512&height=341&name=735a8baae82acb045617f040a31fe87f-1024x682.jpg)

We’ve thought about it and are ready to announce our conclusions: there’s nothing better than messing about on a boat on a sunny day in London. Take to the water with [Skuna Boats](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/canary-wharf/book/skuna-boats/bbq-boat) who offer private boat hire for up to ten people available in Canary Wharf. Why not hire a whole fleet and picnic along the wharf in a flotilla? It’s a great summer party theme for slightly smaller offices. 

## **13. Host a [BYO cocktail party](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/locations/london)**

[![summer party ideas for work](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-5-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Webp_net-compress-image-5-1.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Summer party ideas for work just got a whole lot boozier, with this bring your own cocktail party theme. Have your employees team up into cocktail groups and ask each group to provide the ingredients for their chosen signature cocktail. [Find a venue that’s willing to allow you to provide your own alcohol](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/locations/london) and get cracking. Your teams will certainly bond over creating their drinks, and there’s sure to be loads of cocktail-fuelled fun.

## **14. [Opt for a good old-fashioned beer garden](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/blackhorse-road-underground-station/book/big-penny-social)**

[![Big Penny Social](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6e1454230c53b82f80649e86c7266850.jpg?width=600&height=401&name=6e1454230c53b82f80649e86c7266850.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/book-venue-walthamstow/venue-big-penny-social)

Sometimes, you don’t need to overthink it: you can’t go wrong with a few drinks outdoors. London has some absolutely cracking venues with outdoor biergartens. Take [Big Penny Social](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/blackhorse-road-underground-station/book/big-penny-social), for instance – they have a massive beer garden that can host a ton of people in the sunshine. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a low-key – but seriously fun – summer party with a fresh pint never out of arms reach.

## **15. Try out [Moo Canoes](http://www.moocanoes.com/)**

[![Moo Canoes kayak trip Thames Tower Bridge London](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Webp_net-compress-image-9-e1531309350927.jpg?width=598&height=382&name=Webp_net-compress-image-9-e1531309350927.jpg)](https://www.venuescanner.com/event-space/summer-party)

Embrace your adventurous spirit with a canoe (or kayak) down one of London’s famous waterways followed by a few celebratory pints. Opt for a guided tour or commandeer your own vessel with a summer party activity they’ll never forget. [Find out more here](http://www.moocanoes.com/).

## **16. Enjoy an extra special boat trip in a hot tub**

![](https://www.venuescanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5c7fb11eefbe4c3a79a4342b0acef7cf.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=5c7fb11eefbe4c3a79a4342b0acef7cf.jpg)

This unusual summer party idea involves taking a [heated hot tub boat](https://www.venuescanner.com/gb/venues/london/canary-wharf/book/skuna-boats/hot-tub-boat)(try saying that fast five times) around Canary Wharf. You’re sure to attract some attention as you proudly make your way along the water in 38-degree comfort. Just crack open the champagne and toast to the great British summertime! 

 

**Whichever of these summer party themes for work you choose, make it one to remember. Our summer party homepage has buckets (and spades) more inspiration, you can also have a look at the best summer party venues.**

 

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