Our highly popular grand prix events are open racing for groups of less than 16 drivers. We run one every night and all day on Saturday and Sundays. All drivers will receive a 15 minute qualifying race for fastest lap and the a non-stop 35 minute race for position with a trophy presentation for the top 3 drivers.
Go-Karting
Go-Karting
What is it?
Go-karts are reasonably small four-wheeled vehicles - they have varying degrees of power, with some being ridden down a hill propelled by gravity while others have large industrial power systems. The sport of racing go-karts is mainly recreational, but at the top level you can find professionals competing in the Indoor Karting World Championship.
What does it involve?
Getting started with go-karting first involves learning how to operate the specific type of vehicle you have been provided with, and then theres a number of things you can do! Driving around the tracks can be a race to cross the finish line first, or drivers can set individual lap times to see who is the quickest.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Taking students to try go-karting will give them a great confidence boost as they learn how to operate the vehicles, and can be a great team building exercise as they go through the experience together! It's also a lot of fun and will be seen as a treat amongst younger students especially.
What equipment do we need?
You shouldn't need to provide any equipment for taking students go-karting as everything should be supplied for you at the destination, but make sure everybody wears sensible clothes and always double check with the venue if you are unsure!
Who is it suitable for?
Students of all ages can enjoy go-karting, but providers will often have restrictions on height or age for certain vehicles, so be conscious of the limitations of certain venues.
Costs?
Go-karting won't be the cheapest of trips to take your students on, but it entirely depends on the venue you choose to visit. Places that cater exclusively for go-karting will be more expensive and could go up to about £60, but different size groups, ages and the time of day will all alter the price - make sure to shop around! Venues that have a go-kart track as part of a wider range of entertainment will probably cost less to access, but the experience may not be quite as good.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
There may be a minimum age or height to take into account, but this varies between venues and the types of go-kart; you should make sure that everybody in the group is allowed to take part!
How do we include?
Many go-karting providers now cater for those with disabilities, including impaired movement, learning difficulties and sight/hearing issues - you must make sure to check with the venue if they are set up to include disabled people though! If some students aren't able to race, they can still be involved by doing things such as keeping track of and announcing lap times or declaring someone the winner - there's lots of things to do from the sidelines!
Doing it abroad?
Go-karting is reasonably well known all over the world, so make sure to research your destination to find out if there's a track you can visit! The venues abroad are often bigger and more extravagant than the the ones in the UK, so if you find a place to go it will be well worth a visit!
Main website:
http://www.uk-go-karting.com has some good general go-karting info and a good list of age and height restrictions!
Venues with this Activity
West Yorkshire's Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Centre
We are able to offer packages to schools in a specific time slot during the week day and, because the time slots are limited we are able to offer packages from £10.00 per student.
An outdoor Karting track that is great for both beginners and seasoned karters. Specialised Cadet karts for kids aged 8 years and older. All safety equipment provided.
A safety briefing will tell them all they need to know to enjoy themselves on the track, plus the team will guide kids around the track for a couple of initiation laps to allow them to get used to handling the karts.
The 300m junior track was opened in 1990 and was laid out to provide an easy fun course for novice drivers.
A Go Karting and Quad Biking Centre, offering Junior options for kids aged 6 and up. A fun and exhilarating day out, supervised by experienced staff. Birthday parties available, plus Junior Race Academy.
Mr Karting was established in the 1990s and has been under a new management team since 2001, and is fast becoming the Midlands' market leader in indoor karting having just been voted Coventry and Warwickshire's favourite kart track for the third year running.
A unique venue offering a definitively outdoor karting experience indoors. They run junior sessions for kids over 8, adults karts for over 14s.
The track is demanding and technical, with 11 corners on a 450 m length. Viewing screens featuring the TagHeuer timing system are dotted about allowing spectators to see your performance in all it's glory!
An indoor go karting centre with junior and adult karts rurally situated in the midlands. All racewear is provided. Lap times printed after each session. There is an indoor viewing area, party rooms, toilets, outdoor patio and a cafe serving hot and cold snacks.
Midland Karting has over 17 years of karting experience making this impressive facility one of the top karting circuits in the UK.
This is a children’s indoor soft play centre suitable for children aged 0 to 12 years with a multi-level soft play frame and an under 4s' toddler area and party rooms.
Now has a gigantic multi level soft play frame that reaches a height of over 6 meters.
Test your nerve by journeying through a mountain via a series of exciting adventurous challenges. Try your hand at zip-lining over water or climbing up a vertical shaft, boat across a lake, traverse over an abyss, scale a waterfall or abseil your way down to the deepest point in Snowdonia!
Motoring experiences up to 40mph on their 300m outdoor circuit. The minimum age for driving is 8 years old plus minimum height of 1.2 meters.
A state-of-the-art kart circuit featuring fume-free and child-friendly electric go-karts. Featuring catering and party facilities as well as the best-trained staff and safe, responsive and speedy karts, and is open 7 days a week! For over 8s.
Boasting sensationally speedy but child friendly indoor go-karts, Teamworks is perfect for drivers experienced or brand new alike.
Face a challenging 1km outdoor track on Honda powered 270cc Biz Karts with top speeds of around 90kmph! For over 8 years and 1.25m.
It's the perfect place to experience go-karting, whether it's a fun day out, a launching pad to greater things, or as the thrill of a lifetime.
Calling all rev heads to burn some rubber at Elk Motorsports! As welcoming to beginners as they are to the experienced, with an all weather floodlit track with a top quality, high grip tarmac surface.
A great range of activities for over 8s, it's very far from just karting! Fantastic memory material for kids and a good bonding experience for the family doing new stuff together.
A diverse experience with a huge variety of animals but also trampolines, roller blading rink, crazy golf, maize maze, pony rides, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, fire engine ride and pedal kart track, plus seasonal activities like bottle feeding lambs.
With adventure play areas, zip wires, rides, a 25m bouncy pillow, stilt walking, a haystack mountain, pig racing, archery and our children's shows. There's plenty to keep children occupied all day at Apple Jacks! You can even challenge your opponent on the Eliminator!
A farm with plenty of animals to meet and handle, such as piglets, lambs, pygmy goats and more. Adventure playground, go karts and tractors, indoor soft play, and pony rides. Under 2s visit free.
All Things Wild Nature Centre at The Domestic Fowl Trust is set in the beautiful Vale of Evesham in the Worcestershire countryside, and is the perfect place for you to relax, learn and enjoy yourself.
Family-size fun!
Hello and welcome to White Post Farm, one of the East Midlands’ most popular visitor attractions.
For 20 years we’ve been entertaining millions of kids and adults, giving them the chance to get up close to thousands of friendly animals, like chicks, llamas, rabbits, cows and pigs.
An exciting indoor karting circuit that can be enjoyed by all ability levels. Kids get to drive a specially designed kart that can have the power limited remotely until their skills and confidence have increased. For ages 8 and older.
Boasting sensationally speedy, but child friendly indoor go-karts that are specially designed to allow kids to race at their own pace.
Karting is a great fun experience, whether it's adults verses children (please note, there is a 1.3 metre height restriction to drive a kart), men verses women or just to see who can complete a lap in the fastest time! From 8 years and up.
An indoor play centre which provides lots of fun and play for everyone on the huge themed play structures, Go Karts, make a bear, fantastic slides and much more! There is also a specially designed toddler area for little guests who are under 3 years!
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