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 something new is taking shape… 💍
Introducing Rushes & Reeds and The Rockery, two new outdoor wedding settings coming to THE NICI New Forest in 2027.
Join us this Sunday for our Wedding Open Day to explore our beautiful wedding spaces, wander the grounds and picture your day here, with our team on hand to talk through every possibility.
Sunday 1 November | 11 am–3 pm
Register your place via the link in bio.
Images are computer-generated and for illustrative purposes only!
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Hamptons state of mind. New Forest address. 👀🍸
A welcome drink, an afternoon in the spa, dinner at Martha’s. A room for two and breakfast to wake up to. Your only plan? Settle in.
The Hamptons Escape at THE NICI New Forest includes an overnight stay for two, continental breakfast, a two-course dinner at Martha’s, £50 spa credit, a welcome drink and complimentary parking.
Find your escape via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/the-hamptons-escape/
#THENICI #NewForest #Staycation #FallForTHENICI
Even Father Christmas is checking in. 🏄🏽♂️🎄
A room for the night. A table for your favourite people. And no washing-up waiting at the end.
Make a holiday of the festivities at THE NICI, with long lunches, Christmas cocktails and slow mornings worth staying over for. Fill the days with winter walks, family time and a little escape to the spa, then dress up and do dinner all over again.
Bournemouth, New Forest or Newquay, where are you spending Christmas?
Explore our festive stays and book your December escape via the link below or in bio!
✨ https://thenici.com/christmas/
#CoastalChristmas #Christmas #THENICI
The hard work’s done. The first toast is on us. 🥂Bournemouth graduates, join us from 2–6 November 2026 for a complimentary glass of Prosecco when you dine at South Beach or Old Harry Rocks.
Gather your friends and family, take your seats and make an occasion of it.
Make sure you book your graduation celebration via the link in bio!
🌴South Beach: https://thenici.com/bournemouth/south-beach/
🍴Old Harry Rocks: https://oldharryrocks.com/
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