Go Karting in London

Indoor karting in London is largely a TeamSport story, a chain Square Mile describes as the biggest in the UK. TeamSport Go Karting Docklands runs a multi-level circuit that CK Travels puts at 800 metres, and reviewers single out staff who have walked autistic first-timers around the track on foot before they raced. TeamSport Go Karting North London has, per Square Mile, nine corners over 800 metres; its verdict leans toward children of 10 and up, since the kids' karts are described as less thrilling than the adult ones. TeamSport Go Karting West London is the birthday pick, with on-track recognition and follow-up calls, though session delays are reported at busy times. For younger drivers, K1 Speed Canary Wharf takes children from age 5, accepts walk-ins, and has race directors who give nervous kids a personalised briefing.

Outdoors, Revolution Karting is named by Square Mile as the best outdoor track in the London area. Its electric karts need genuine braking on corners, sessions run in the rain, and there is no on-site parking. Right Track Project Karting is the community option: petrol karts with adjustable seats and pedals, adapted for children with disabilities, and regular Saturday sessions with a club feel. Karting Nation - Mile End sets a 9-year, 155cm bar and carries a strict no-refund policy, with reviews reporting the venue closed when it should have been open, so call before travelling.

Three sit apart from track karting. F1® DRIVE London suits teenagers of about 13 and up, with highly rated simulators and a venue reviewers say runs cold in every season. The London Karting Co. covers ages 4 to 11 as a pre-booked event that rotates across London sites, with an F1 car experience at select dates. Karts of London is a guided street drive rather than a race and requires a driving licence, which limits it to older teens.