Design. Build.
Destroy.
Siege building is where engineering meets warfare (the fun kind). At our Kent woodland, your team designs, builds and battles with catapults and siege engines using pioneering skills. It is problem-solving, teamwork and satisfaction all rolled into one explosive activity.
📍 Cudham Shaws Outdoor Centre, Lower Site, Sevenoaks BR6 7LH
What Is Siege Building?
Siege building is a pioneering-based activity where teams design and construct catapults, trebuchets and other siege engines using wooden spars, rope and lashings. Once built, the siege engines are used in a competitive battle: firing projectiles at targets or opposing fortifications.
This activity combines the technical skills of pioneering (knots, lashings, structural engineering) with the excitement of a competitive battle. Teams must plan their design, build it under time pressure, test and adjust, then compete. It is engineering, teamwork and adrenaline in one package.
Why Try Siege Building in Kent?
Siege building is one of the most engaging team activities we offer at our Kent woodland. It requires planning, role allocation, communication and collaboration - every team member contributes to the final build. The competitive battle element adds excitement and stakes.
The natural woodland setting at Cudham Shaws provides plenty of materials and space for siege building. Being close to London and the South East, it is an accessible and memorable day out for corporate teams, groups of friends and families.
The Perfect Setting
Our Kent woodland at Cudham Shaws offers the ideal environment for siege building. Easily accessible from London and the South East, with natural terrain, diverse woodland and dedicated activity areas.
Natural Woodland
Genuine mixed broadleaf woodland with diverse terrain and materials, providing an authentic outdoor experience.
Easy Access
Located at Cudham Shaws, Sevenoaks BR6 7LH. Easy reach from London, Kent and the South East.
Expert Instructors
Our experienced bushcraft instructors guide every session, adapting to your skill level and group.
Outdoor Team Building in Kent
Siege Building makes for a powerful team building session. There is something about working together in the woods - away from screens and schedules - that brings out the best in people. Teams who have struggled to connect in the workplace find themselves naturally collaborating, encouraging each other and celebrating shared wins by the campfire.
Where it gets truly memorable is the combinations. One activity is great. Three or four across a full day is unforgettable. We can mix and match from fire lighting, shelter building, archery, pioneering, siege building, command tasks and more to create a programme that keeps energy high, challenges varied and everyone engaged from start to finish. The result is a team day that people actually talk about for months afterwards.
Genuine Bonds
There is no substitute for shared challenge. Your team leaves with real memories and real connection.
No Experience Needed
Everyone starts on equal footing. No one is the expert, so everyone learns and contributes together.
Shared Goals
Every activity gives your team a tangible objective to work toward together, creating natural collaboration and mutual support.
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Ready to Try Siege Building?
Book your spot at our next Kent event. No experience needed - just bring yourself and a sense of adventure.
Book NowSkills You Will Take Home
Pioneering knots and lashings for structural builds
Engineering principles: leverage, tension and torque
Team planning, design and role allocation
Building under time pressure
Testing, adjusting and optimising performance
Competitive strategy and target accuracy
Is This For You?
- ✓Corporate teams wanting a creative engineering challenge
- ✓Groups of friends looking for something unique
- ✓Families with older children who love building
- ✓Anyone who enjoys problem-solving and competition
- ✓STEM groups and youth organisations
- ✓People who like making things and breaking things
Know What You Are Getting
This Is NOT...
- A passive demonstration
- Only for engineers or builders
- A solo activity
- A classroom theory session
- Something that requires prior experience
- A quiet, sedate activity
THIS IS...
- Hands-on building and battling
- A team engineering challenge
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Led by experienced instructors
- Set in a beautiful Kent woodland
- Competitive, exciting and rewarding
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Real Reviews
A wonderful day getting back to nature, having fun and learning new skills. I brought my 9 year old and even though she was the only child the whole group was so welcoming to her and we both had a blast! We'll definitely go again.
What a day! I can't recommend this event enough. We had 6h of back to back activities and every single one was exemplary. James and his team are so down to earth, knowledgeable and fun. My abs hurt from laughing for 6h straight! I honestly cannot recommend this enough, incredible value and a day I will remember forever! Do yourself a favour and book!!!
Awesome atmosphere, great escape from day to day challenges. Instructors are well educated in many fields of life, literally knowledgeable about everything you could possibly think of asking. Most important it's great fun and you really feel like a member of great family, couldn't recommend that more to everyone who is looking to spark their life with new adventures. Best of all you can bring your kids with you as well, what a great opportunity for me and my son to spend a great quality time together! I look forward to next event!
No Hidden Costs
Transparent, honest pricing. Siege Building is included in all our public events. For private or corporate bookings, request a custom quote.
- Full day of activities
- Expert bushcraft instructors
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Small group sizes
- Two full days of activities
- Overnight camping included
- Evening campfire experience
- Expert bushcraft instructors
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
From Just £40 Per Person
All equipment, instruction and woodland access included. Transparent pricing, no hidden costs.
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See What Other Activities We Do
Fire Lighting & Wood Prep
Master ferro rods, charcloth and natural tinders. Learn wood selection and safe preparation to build and sustain a fire.
Shelter Building
Construct tarp, debris and weather-proof shelters using natural materials from the woodland floor.
Pioneering
Learn knots, lashings and rope work to construct tripods, towers and team structures under pressure.
Archery
Traditional target archery in the woodland setting. Full beginner instruction included - no experience needed.
Archery Tag
High-energy team combat using foam-tipped arrows. The perfect blend of dodgeball and archery.
Airsoft
Team-based tactical missions in the natural woodland terrain. Strategy, communication and teamwork under fire.
Campfire Experience
Cook over an open fire, share stories and experience real community. The heart of every woodland gathering.
Large-Scale Pioneering
Rope bridges, scaling towers and full pioneering structures built by the whole group. Epic engineering challenges.
Prepping
Practical preparedness skills: food storage, water sourcing, emergency planning and self-sufficiency in the wild.
Zipline Building
Design, rig and ride your own zipline. A thrilling blend of engineering, teamwork and pure adrenaline.
Team Building
Purpose-designed woodland challenges that reveal leadership, build trust and create genuine team bonds.
Command Tasks
Classic leadership and problem-solving scenarios. Work under time pressure with limited resources and clear goals.
Tool Skills & Safety
Safe use of axes, saws, knives and woodland tools. Build confidence and competence with hands-on instruction.
First Aid
Practical first aid in an outdoor context. Learn to respond calmly and effectively in remote environments.
Poetry & Creative Writing
Find your voice in the woods. Guided creative writing and poetry sessions inspired by the natural environment.
Empowerment Days
Structured programmes designed to build confidence, resilience and self-belief through outdoor challenge.
Wellness Days
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