The best venues for team building and corporate away days in Kent

Perched above Romney Marsh with Channel views (France included on clear days), this 12th-century castle sets 139 acres of countryside around Gothic function rooms once frequented by Sir Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger.

The expansive grounds double as a natural playground for team building, from garden games and picnics to al fresco dinners under the stars.

Housed in a Grade II listed oast house within The Hop Farm, this rustic-meets-versatile venue offers four spaces from the grand Shires Function Suite to the intimate Roundels.

The countryside setting suits both indoor and outdoor team building, with local partners bringing group challenges, problem-solving games and outdoor pursuits designed to build trust and collaboration.

Family-run for over 50 years, this countryside estate half an hour from London pairs a restaurant and Joe's Bar with flexible function rooms for two to 500 guests, plus free Wi-Fi and presentation kit.

Plenty of outdoor space suits creative team building, from the Tiki Bar & BBQ terrace to the gardens, while the Billiard Suite and Lounge offer relaxed indoor spaces for networking afterwards.

This impressive medieval house sits amid 2,500 acres of Tudor gardens and parkland, the ideal rural retreat, with Gothic windows and candlelit grandeur offering a memorable backdrop for your event.

The parkland opens up for archery, falconry, quad biking, fly fishing and Segway experiences, with the private Inner Courtyard on hand afterwards for barbecues and drinks.

Set across 500 acres of parkland near Maidstone, this iconic castle estate ranges from the historic Castle dining room to the Tudor Maiden's Tower.

Day and 24-hour team-building packages include a morning falconry experience and private Kentish wine tasting, plus optional adventure golf and archery, with dinner and overnight stays available.

Home to the largest conference room in Kent, this 26-acre hotel beside Leeds Castle scales from the 600-guest Heart of Kent Suite down to intimate boardrooms across 15 flexible spaces.

Teams can try axe-throwing, archery and giant inflatables across the hotel's extensive outdoor space, with the events team happy to work alongside your chosen team-building company or the games you bring yourself.

Perched on Margate's seafront, Turner Contemporary swaps predictable away days for inspiring coastal experiences.

Bespoke programmes combine gallery tours with creative workshops, paddleboarding, yoga, foraging and more, giving teams the chance to reconnect, recharge and return with fresh perspectives.

Set across 400 years of maritime history on an 80-acre estate, this show-stopping venue ranges from the grand No.3 Slip Mezzanine to the newly restored, Georgian-era Commissioner's House and HMS Gannet.

Group tours make memorable team activities, from a learning traditional ropemaking, to exploring HM Submarine Ocelot or a behind-the-scenes walking tour uncovering the Dockyard.

On the banks of the River Stour, this contemporary five-screen cinema pairs cutting-edge AV with a riverside bar, built for presentations, screenings and parties with a creative edge.

Hire a full screen for a team movie night with pizza and popcorn, choosing from classics like Jumanji, The Parent Trap or Harry Potter, a relaxed way to unwind together.