Experiences
The 6 Best Go Karting in London
Indoor electric circuits, a proper outdoor track and the rink where Hamilton started: London's best go karting.
In short: our top picks are TeamSport Docklands, TeamSport Acton and K1 Speed Canary Wharf. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Go karting is one of London’s most reliable group days out, competitive, fast and genuinely thrilling even if you have never raced. TeamSport runs the big indoor circuits across the city, Revolution Karting keeps the only proper outdoor track in the centre, and Rye House out east is the legendary circuit where Lewis Hamilton first turned a wheel. It suits a stag do, a birthday or a grudge match with friends. Book a grand prix session if you want the full podium-and-trophy treatment.
| Place | Area |
|---|---|
| TeamSport Docklands | Docklands |
| TeamSport Acton | Acton |
| K1 Speed Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf |
| Revolution Karting | Mile End |
| Rye House Kart Raceway | Hoddesdon |
| TeamSport Mitcham | Mitcham |
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Editor’s choice
TeamSport Docklands
Why we pick itAn 800m indoor circuit near the O2 with karts topping 45mph, the flagship of TeamSport's London tracks.
indoor karting
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TeamSport Acton
Why we pick itLondon's only all-electric indoor track, a fast 500m circuit with 28-second laps in west London.
electric indoor karting
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K1 Speed Canary Wharf
Why we pick itThe former Capital Karts site, now K1 Speed, premier indoor electric karting out in the Docklands.
electric indoor karting
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Revolution Karting
Why we pick itCentral London's only proper outdoor track, 36 electric karts hitting 45mph on a 750m floodlit circuit near Mile End.
outdoor karting
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Rye House Kart Raceway
Why we pick itThe legendary circuit where Lewis Hamilton started, a 950m outdoor track a short train ride northeast of the city.
outdoor circuit
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TeamSport Mitcham
Why we pick itAn 800m multi-level indoor circuit in south London with room for a 17-kart grid.
multi-level indoor karting
Before you book
Most tracks run arrive-and-drive sessions and longer grand prix formats, and the popular indoor circuits book out for weekends, so reserve ahead. There is usually a minimum age and height for the adult karts, with junior sessions run separately. Wear flat shoes and clothes you do not mind getting warm in under the race suit.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
TeamSport Docklands is our editor's choice: An 800m indoor circuit near the O2 with karts topping 45mph, the flagship of TeamSport's London tracks. TeamSport Docklands, TeamSport Acton and K1 Speed Canary Wharf lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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