GoKarting
BattleKart Gateshead
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
500m track plus Combat Karts and VR.
IndoorElectric
Newcastle has two contrasting go karting venues — TeamSport's multi-activity indoor electric circuit close to the city centre, and Karting North East's powerful 1200m outdoor circuit with 390cc karts in Sunderland.
Newcastle and the Tyne & Wear area have a strong indoor karting offering with TeamSport Newcastle as the headline venue. The city's reputation as a major stag and hen destination makes it one of the busiest TeamSport locations in the North of England — Friday and Saturday evenings book up well in advance.
The venue runs electric karts on an indoor circuit, catering for everything from spontaneous arrive & drive sessions mid-week to large group corporate events at weekends. The arrive & drive model means no pre-booking is strictly required for individuals, but groups of 6+ should always reserve in advance.
For stag parties: Newcastle is arguably the UK's premier stag do city, and karting is one of the default activity choices. Most stag packages in the city include an afternoon karting session followed by the evening on the Bigg Market or Quayside. Multi-group racing formats with a podium ceremony and championship points are available at corporate and event rates.
Getting there: accessible by Metro and car. Check the individual venue page for the postcode and nearest transport links.
Every go karting track within reach of Newcastle, side by side — distance, indoor or outdoor, kart type, a price guide and the minimum age — so you can pick the right one before you book.
| Track | Area | Type | Karts | Price guide | Min age / height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BattleKart Gateshead 2.3 mi | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | Indoor | Electric | £25–£45 | (145cm) |
| TeamSport Newcastle 2.5 mi | Newcastle, Tyne and Wear | Indoor | Electric | from £44.95 | 4+ Mini Racers / 8+ standard |
| Karting North East 11.9 mi | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | Outdoor | Petrol | £25–£45 | 8+ |
| TeamSport Stockton 31.0 mi | Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire | Indoor | Petrol | from £44.95 | 8+ (140cm) |
| Level X Middlesbrough 31.8 mi | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire | Indoor | Electric | £25–£45 | — |
| Teesside Motorsports 32.6 mi | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire | Outdoor | Petrol | £40–£60+ | 8+ |
Height matters as much as age here — a child can be old enough to drive and still too short. Check both before booking. Distances are straight-line from Newcastle centre. Prices are a guide only — confirm current rates and offers with each venue. Last checked August 2026.
6 venues within a sensible drive of Newcastle, compared in the table above.
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Arrive-and-drive sessions around Newcastle typically run between £25 and £45 per driver, with group and party packages quoted per head. The comparison table above carries each venue's own guide price. Rates move with the day and the session, so the enquiry form is the quickest way to get real numbers against your date.
4 of the 6 venues near Newcastle take drivers of eight or under: TeamSport Newcastle, Karting North East, TeamSport Stockton, Teesside Motorsports. Every venue also applies a minimum height, usually between 120cm and 140cm, and height is the rule that actually stops a booking on the day — confirm it before you travel.
See also every UK venue that takes under-8s.
2 of these circuits are outdoor and 4 indoor. Outdoor tracks are longer and faster, and usually petrol; indoor runs whatever the weather. Outdoor near Newcastle: Karting North East, Teesside Motorsports.
The longest circuit on this list is Teesside Motorsports at 2100m.
Karting suits a mixed-ability group because everyone races the same kart. For a Newcastle stag or hen, exclusive hire is usually worth asking about from around twelve drivers. See stag do karting and hen do karting, or send one enquiry above and let the venues quote.
Most venues here run corporate and team formats — heats and a final, or an endurance race for larger groups. Several can add food or a meeting room. See corporate karting, or use the form above and say how many people and roughly when.
We list 6 within a sensible drive of Newcastle. They are compared in the table above by area, type, price guide and minimum age.
Guide prices are in the table above. Weekday and off-peak sessions are usually the cheapest, and several venues run midweek offers that are not published online — worth asking when you enquire.
4 of the venues here take drivers of eight or under. Check the minimum height as well as the age.
No. Arrive-and-drive sessions include a briefing, and the karts are speed-limited for first-timers. A licence is only needed for club racing.
Stag do karting · Hen do karting · Kids parties · Corporate karting
One enquiry — up to 4 matched venues reply direct with availability and pricing. Free, no obligation.
500m track plus Combat Karts and VR.
Augmented-reality karting with projected circuits, Gateshead.
Augmented-reality karting with projected circuits, Gateshead.
250m interactive e-karting with power-ups, Middlesbrough.
Billed as the world's longest kart circuit at 2.1km.
250m interactive e-karting with power-ups, Middlesbrough.
Newcastle upon Tyne has go karting options for both casual groups and more serious drivers. TeamSport Newcastle on Scotswood Road combines a 500m electric circuit with Combat Karts, VR and bowling — making it ideal for groups wanting a full activity day. Karting North East in Sunderland offers a faster, more competitive outdoor experience on a 1200m circuit with 390cc karts.
Within 50 miles of Newcastle there are 4 indoor venues and 2 outdoor circuits. Indoor tracks run whatever the weather, which makes them the safer choice for a booking made weeks ahead. Outdoor circuits are generally longer and faster, and reward a driver who wants to build a lap rather than snatch one.
The longest circuit near Newcastle is Teesside Motorsports at 2100m, 32.6 miles out.
Of the 6 venues within reach of Newcastle, 3 run electric karts and 3 run petrol. Electric karts are quieter and produce no fumes, which matters in an enclosed building, and deliver their power instantly. Petrol karts are louder and generally faster at the top end, which is why most of the longer outdoor circuits still use them.
Whichever you pick, book ahead — weekend and evening slots at the Newcastle venues go days in advance — and arrive about 15 minutes early, as safety briefings are compulsory and latecomers can lose their session. Race suits and helmets are provided everywhere; bring flat shoes and tie long hair back.
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