Let’s be honest, organising a corporate away day is a bit of a balancing act. Between wrangling diaries, keeping everyone happy, and making sure the day actually feels different from a Tuesday in the office, the pressure can mount fast. That’s exactly why The Flower Bowl exists. Everything you need, all under one roof, just a short hop from Preston.
Kick off with coffee (and maybe a cheeky bit of cake)
A great corporate away day begins with a relaxed start. Teams can meet at the Oasis Coffee Shop where the team can settle in before the action begins. Think proper coffee, warming toasties, melty paninis, and a slice of something tempting from the cake counter because if you’re going to start the day right, you may as well start it deliciously. It’s the perfect icebreaker moment; people naturally relax, chat, and arrive at the main activities already in a good mood.
Get the team moving (and laughing)
Now for the fun part. The Flower Bowl’s activity line-up is designed to get people out of their comfort zones in the best possible way. Whether you’re nudging a curling stone down the ice, sizing up a tricky crazy golf hole with suspicious confidence, or trying to pretend you’ve bowled before, these are the moments that create real team memories. You’ll hear more genuine laughter in an hour here than in six months of team meetings.
The beauty of it? You don’t need to be sporty to enjoy it. Everyone can get involved, and that’s the whole point.
Space to think, plan, and breathe
Between sessions, you’ll want somewhere to regroup and The Copper Lounge has you covered. Available for private use, it’s a relaxed, stylish space that works equally well for a casual brainstorm, a quick debrief, or simply letting people recharge before round two. No projectors or whiteboards required; sometimes the best ideas happen over comfortable seating and good conversation.
For anything more structured, the dedicated private meeting rooms are a genuine gem. They can be configured as a full open-plan session or divided into smaller breakout rooms, with layouts available in both boardroom and theatre-style. Whether you’re running a strategy day, a training session, or a company-wide update, it adapts to you, not the other way around.
And if you really want to make an impression? Book a film screening in one of the private cinemas. Watching your annual presentation on a big screen rather than a laptop propped on a table? Now that’s a talking point.
Food (The best part) that brings people together
After a morning of activities and meetings, your team will be ready to eat and The Flower Bowl has the options to suit every crowd. For a proper sit-down occasion, Blooms offers a relaxed restaurant setting that feels like a real treat rather than a typical work lunch. If the vibe calls for something more casual, The Ocean’s Fish and Chips Restaurant hits the spot every time. Honestly, there’s something universally unifying about a good portion of chips.
As smooth as ice from start to finish
Here’s what event organisers actually care about: does it run smoothly? With free parking for everyone and easy access from the M6, the logistics largely take care of themselves. You won’t spend your morning fielding texts from lost colleagues, and everyone arrives ready to go.
The whole day can be shaped around your team’s size, schedule, and goals. Whether you’re a team of ten or fifty, whether you need a half-day burst of energy or a full day of mixed activities and meetings, it all comes together here.
