Bring Teams Together in an Inspiring New Forest Setting
Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Lymington, THE NICI New Forest offers a calm yet energising backdrop for corporate team building, leadership retreats and company away days. Easily reached from London in under two hours, and close to Southampton, Bournemouth and across Hampshire and Dorset, it’s a destination that feels both accessible and a true change of pace.
Surrounded by open green space, coastal air and thoughtfully designed interiors, our setting encourages connection, creativity and collaboration. Whether you’re planning a focused strategy session or an activity-led team experience, we offer the flexibility to shape a programme that suits your people and your goals.
Archery
Archery sessions at THE NICI New Forest offer a relaxed yet engaging way to bring teams together. Designed to suit all abilities, these guided experiences encourage focus, friendly competition and shared achievement. It’s a natural icebreaker and an enjoyable way to step outside the meeting room and into the landscape.
Laser Clays
Laser clay pigeon shooting delivers all the excitement of a classic country pursuit in a safe, inclusive format. Ideal for corporate groups, the experience promotes teamwork, communication and light-hearted competition, making it a popular choice for team building days and company socials.
SAILING
Take your team out onto the water with bespoke sailing experiences arranged from the nearby Solent. These tailored trips offer a refreshing change of perspective, combining collaboration, problem-solving and shared adventure. With the coastline close by, sailing adds a memorable dimension to corporate events at THE NICI New Forest.
Activities Tailored to Your Team
Team building at THE NICI New Forest is designed to be flexible, engaging and easy to tailor around your objectives. Working with trusted partners, we offer a curated selection of indoor and outdoor activities that can be shaped to suit group size, timing and energy levels. Options include:
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Archery
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Laser clays
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Segway experiences
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Cocktail making
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Immersive murder mystery events
- Treasure hunt
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High-speed RIB experiences on the Solent
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Paddleboarding
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Kayaking and canoeing
- Escape rooms
Set within the natural surroundings of the New Forest National Park and close to the coast, these activities encourage connection, collaboration and shared experience—without ever feeling forced.
Stay a Little Longer
With stylish rooms and suites onsite, team building events at THE NICI New Forest can easily extend into overnight retreats. Staying together allows teams to slow the pace, enjoy shared dining experiences and make the most of the setting, turning a single day into something more meaningful and memorable.
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Your wedding moodboard, in real life. Join us at our Wedding Open Days to explore our spaces and meet our teams. 💍
Bournemouth — Saturday 24 October | 10am–1pm
New Forest — Sunday 1 November | 10am-3pm
Newquay — Sunday 8 November | 12pm – 2:30pm
Coastal vows, champagne towers and a dance floor worth staying up for. Three hotels, plenty of ways to make it yours.
Find your setting and book your visit via the link in bio. ✨
#weddingvenue #THENICI #Weddings
Your Halloween plans just checked in. Three hotels, three parties, one very good excuse to dress up. 🎃
Bournemouth | 29 October
New Forest & Newquay | 31 October
From 6.30 pm, expect a welcome Spooked Punch or fizz, DJ and disco, Halloween décor, three bowl dishes, two desserts and a prize for the best-dressed member.
From £19 members | £29 non-members
Tickets via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/halloween-at-the-nici/?fbclid=PAdGRleAUzdN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUP1o2MXE9oy-y-pgNLjcF6ENi5tnvXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-1vgq1-qIKGDegZk6VuNNBHQAHGYbmUGbUxnQBOqderKXKBMAWqIFRP_f4l_aem_K9dPK2u44Ac1yx2tJpr0Zw ✨
#THENICI #TheNewForest #Newquay #Bournemouth #Halloween
New routine. New playlist. One night on us. 🎧
Find your rhythm with an annual NICI Club membership at your hotel of choice. Join this October, and we’ll waive the joining fee, plus treat you to a complimentary one-night stay.
Discover the Club at your chosen hotel and join via the link: https://thenici.com/bournemouth/spa/club-membership/ ✨
#THENICI #ClubMembership #SpecialOffer
[[Offer available to new members taking out an annual CLUB membership at one hotel. Membership access applies to your chosen hotel. Complimentary stay must be redeemed by 15 March 2027. Standard double room, room-only, Sunday–Friday, excluding Christmas and New Year’s Eve ]]
This year, Christmas gets an edit. THE NICI way. 🥂
Miami style in Bournemouth. Hamptons style in the New Forest. Amalfi style in Newquay.
Three destinations, each with their own take on the festive season. Think coastal stays, festive feasts, spa days, party nights and a very good excuse to stay for New Year.
Bring your favourite people, pick your place and start making plans.
Christmas at THE NICI: The Holiday Edition. Explore via the link – https://thenici.com/christmas/ 🎁
#CoastalChristmas #Christmas #THENICI
