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Corporate Team Development Experience

Developing High Performing Teams Through Memorable Experiences

Why Choose Hazlewood Castle?

Unlike traditional activity providers, our programmes are designed around business outcomes rather than activities.

Participants leave with practical insights they can immediately apply back in the workplace.

Because every programme is delivered within the unique setting of Hazlewood Castle, the experience is memorable, engaging and unlike any other corporate development event.

 

Castle Command™

Strategic Leadership & Team Development.

Set within the historic grounds of Hazlewood Castle, Castle Command™ challenges teams to think strategically, communicate effectively and work collaboratively to achieve one common objective.

Whether you're developing new managers, strengthening an established team or rewarding colleagues with a memorable away day, Castle Command™ delivers practical learning in a unique environment.

Overview

Your team has been appointed to take command of Hazlewood Castle.

To secure the Castle you must complete a series of strategic missions, earning Command Points through teamwork, planning and effective decision making.

The team with the highest Command Score will be declared The Command of Hazlewood Castle.

 

Learning Outcomes

Castle Command has been designed to develop:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Collaboration
  • Planning
  • Problem Solving

The Missions

Scout the Grounds

Planning & Communication

Gather intelligence hidden around the estate before agreeing your strategy for protecting the castle.

 

Defend the Keep

Collaboration & Teamwork

Work together to build a solution using limited resources.

Success depends on planning, communication and teamwork.

 

Secure the Armoury

Decision Making

Limited resources require careful decisions.

Play to your team's strengths to maximise your Command Score.

 

Secure the Supplies

Strategic Thinking

Recover essential supplies by solving a series of challenges.

Success depends on prioritising tasks and adapting your strategy.

 

Command Council

Teams reflect on their decisions, review their performance and present their recommendations before the winning team is announced.

 

Programme Formats

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Half-Day Experience (Approx. 4 Hours)
  • 09:00 – Arrival, Tea & Coffee
  • 09:30 – Welcome & Mission Briefing
  • 09:45 – Strategic Missions 1 & 2
  • 11:00 – Refreshment Break 11:15 – Strategic Missions 3 & 4
  • 12:30 – Command Council & Team Debrief
  • 12:50 – Command Ceremony & Awards
  • 13:00 – Two-Course Lunch

Ideal for management meetings, conference breakout sessions and corporate away days

£109 per person*

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Full-Day Experience (Approx. 8 Hours)
  • 09:00 – Arrival, Tea & Coffee
  • 09:30 – Welcome & Mission Briefing
  • 09:45 – Strategic Missions 1 & 2 11:15 – Morning Refreshments
  • 11:30 – Strategic Mission 3
  • 12:30 – Two-Course Lunch
  • 13:30 – Strategic Mission 4
  • 14:45 – Afternoon Refreshments
  • 15:00 – Command Council & Facilitated Team Debrief
  • 15:45 – Command Ceremony & Awards Presentation
  • 16:00 – Close

Ideal for leadership teams, departmental away days, sales conferences and company development events.

£189 per person*

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Residential Leadership Retreat

Day One

  • 09:30 – Arrival, Tea & Coffee
  • 10:00 – Welcome & Mission Briefing
  • 10:15 – Strategic Missions 1 & 2
  • 11:45 – Morning Refreshments
  • 12:00 – Strategic Mission 3
  • 13:00 – Two-Course Lunch
  • 14:00 – Strategic Mission 4
  • 15:15 – Afternoon Refreshments
  • 15:30 – Command Council & Leadership Debrief, Awards Ceremony
  • 16:30 – Check-in to Bedrooms / Leisure Time
  • 19:00 – Three-Course Dinner in the Castle Restaurant

Day Two

  • 07:30 – 09:30 – Full Yorkshire Breakfast

£399 per person*

*minimum of 10 delgates required.

Suitable For

  • Leadership Teams
  • Department Away Days
  • Graduate Programmes
  • Management Development
  • Sales Conferences
  • Company Conferences
  • Team Integration
  • Employee Engagement

Command Ceremony

The programme concludes with a formal Command Ceremony.

The winning team is presented with the Castle Command Certificate and officially declared The Command of Hazlewood Castle.

A memorable finish and an excellent team photo opportunity.

 

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“Developing High Performing Teams Through Memorable Experiences”

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Faqs

How many people is Castle Command for?

We can adapt the Castle command adventure to your group size, the minimum delegate number is 10.

Do we have to get dressed up?

Only if you want to. We find that the experience is more immersive if you do, but no pressure!