Choosing the Perfect Venue to Say Thank You

Nestled in Caldew Valley on the edge of the Lake District, yet only 7 miles from the M6, Rose Castle offers a peaceful and tranquil environment that encourages relaxation and reflection. Its historic charm and scenic surroundings create an atmosphere conducive to creativity, problem-solving, and team bonding. With luxury bedrooms, excellent corporate catering, and a dedicated team to assist with event planning, Rose Castle can offer you and your team a seamless and memorable corporate away day experience.

Strengthening Team Bonds

Corporate away days present an ideal setting for team members to connect on a deeper level. By removing the usual office distractions and engaging in activities that promote teamwork, employees have the chance to forge stronger bonds and develop meaningful relationships. Through team-building exercises, collaborative challenges, and shared experiences, your colleagues can better understand and appreciate each other's strengths, weaknesses, and working styles. Strengthened team bonds lead to improved communication, trust, and cooperation back in the workplace, ultimately enhancing overall team performance.

Sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, historic Rose Castle is your exclusive corporate venue to relax and engage in worthwhile conversations, foster deeper connections and enjoy the stunning Cumbrian countryside. We invite you and your team to enjoy our diverse habitats, including a sunken moat, grasslands, apple orchard, formal borders, vegetable garden and apothecary garden. All beautiful spaces designed to delight and inspire!

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Stepping outside the office environment can stimulate fresh thinking and encourage creativity among team members. Away days provide an opportunity for individuals to break free from their usual routines and surroundings, promoting a more open-minded and innovative approach to problem-solving. By engaging in brainstorming sessions, workshops, or creative challenges, team members can tap into their collective creativity and discover new perspectives that can be applied to their everyday work.

Rose Castle’s versatile indoor spaces and stunning, spacious grounds are perfectly suited for team-building activities that promote creativity, innovation, and the development of effective problem-solving strategies. You will have the freedom to host your team in your own unique way. And you won’t be stuck for space; we have a mix of light and airy rooms for larger gatherings and cosier areas for small group activities. Our two grand State Rooms can each accommodate up to 80 people, our historic Chapel up to 72, and our more intimate Peace Study, Bishop’s Library and Nicholson rooms cater for smaller meetings.

Developing Leadership Skills

Corporate away days can serve as a platform for identifying and developing leadership potential within your team. Through carefully designed activities and exercises, team members are encouraged to take on leadership roles, make decisions, and guide their peers towards a common goal. This allows your emerging leaders to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and receive constructive feedback from both their colleagues and management. By nurturing leadership qualities, corporate away days contribute to a more empowered and self-assured workforce, ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Improving Communication and Collaboration

Effective communication and collaboration are essential components of a successful team. Corporate away days offer a unique opportunity for team members to practise and enhance these vital skills. By engaging in activities that require effective communication, such as problem-solving challenges or group projects, employees learn to listen actively, articulate their ideas clearly, and work together towards a common objective. The improved communication and collaboration skills acquired during the away day experience can be seamlessly integrated back into the workplace, leading to more efficient teamwork and increased productivity.

Rose Castle's peaceful and secluded setting provides the perfect atmosphere for focused discussions and meaningful interactions, facilitating improved communication and collaboration within your team. It might be 800-years old, but following a recent multi-million pound renovation, it boasts 21st Century infrastructure, with 1 gigabit broadband throughout. Want to venture outdoors and take advantage of our beautiful grounds? Subterranean towers assist a pop-up supply of electricity and super fast broadband for projectors and outdoor exhibition stands.

Boosting Morale and Motivation

A change of scenery and the chance to engage in fun and engaging activities can work wonders for team morale and motivation. Corporate away days provide a break from the daily grind, allowing employees to unwind, relax, and recharge. By supporting a positive and enjoyable environment, they can help alleviate work-related stress and burnout, resulting in a more energised and motivated team back at the office.

To help you recognise and reward the hard work of your team we can design a tailored package of activities for your corporate away day or weekend. Whether you want to scale Helvellyn or indulge in a spot of whisky tasting at a local distillery, we’ll provide you with an assortment of team bonding opportunities, making your corporate away day a memorable one.

Prefer to remain at Rose Castle for your away day? It’s an adventure playground in its own right; throw in lawn games, outdoor cinema, a luxury BBQ and bar, and you’ve got the recipe for a great day out. Your team could enjoy the following:

• Archery
• Croquet
• Cricket
• Tug of war
• Outdoor cinema 
• Pop up bar
• Castle treasure hunt.