If your team is surrounded by the familiar hum of city traffic, pinging phones, and the usual office interruptions, their thinking is likely to stay stuck in the same routine.
To genuinely shift your company’s perspective for better planning and performance, you need to change the scenery. That’s where a proper corporate away day comes in.
Stepping out of the city and into a heritage country estate; complete with fresh air, space to breathe, and really good coffee, can completely transform the energy of your next strategy day.
The power of a change of scenery
Taking the team off-site isn’t just a nice perk; it makes sound business sense. It’s incredibly hard to think creatively or tackle big-picture problems when you’re sitting just feet away from where you usually answer daily emails. Getting out into nature actually changes how our brains work. In fact, studies from places like Stanford University have shown that simply walking in a natural environment can boost creative output by up to 60%!
At Burrough Court, we swap the city concrete for 22 acres of tranquil Leicestershire countryside. From the moment your team hears the crunch of the gravel on our driveway, it acts as a mental reset. It’s the perfect environment for a highly productive team retreat.
Historic charm inspires teams
Of course, moving your off-site meeting to a rural setting shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on the practicalities. You still need seamless tech to run a brilliant presentation!
This is where our Chamberlain Room meeting space hits the sweet spot. Built within our 1905 former stable yard for the hunting lodge, it doesn’t feel anything like a clinical hotel conference room. With its high ceilings, exposed details, and flood of natural daylight, it feels grounded and inspiring. But behind the Arts and Crafts charm, you’ve got a flip chart, superfast 1GBps WiFi and large presentation screens ready to go the second you sit down.
Fuelling strategic innovation
Ask anyone what makes or breaks a corporate away day, and they’ll probably mention the food! Nothing derails an afternoon strategy session quite like the sluggishness that follows a lukewarm, uninspired sandwich platter. High-level thinking needs proper fuel.
That’s why we partner with our fantastic on-site café, The Larder. Instead of standard corporate catering, we provide vibrant, freshly prepared delicious lunches tailored to your team. Add in a steady supply of barista-crafted, locally roasted coffee and homemade cakes, and energy levels stay high all day long.
Take the meeting outside!
Some of the best ideas don’t happen around a table at all; they happen in the in-between moments. Instead of taking a quick screen break in an uninspiring business park, your team can step straight out into the gardens.
We always encourage teams to use our extensive grounds for walking meetings. Whether it’s a quiet moment to digest the morning’s numbers or a one-on-one catch-up with expansive views, having the physical space to roam gives your team the mental space to process complex ideas.
Make your next off-site a treat for your team
We understand that a team away day is a significant investment of time and energy. Don’t waste it in a space that stifles your team’s potential. By swapping the city for the heritage and calm of Burrough Court, you’re giving your team the inspiration, focus, and hospitality they need to do their absolute best work.
Ready to plan a strategy day your team will actually look forward to?