Go Karting in Watford

Go Karting in Watford: The Complete Guide

Watford's position between London, Hertfordshire and the M25/M1 junction puts it within reach of an extraordinary concentration of karting venues. TeamSport Watford is the most local. The density of London venues to the south and east — including K1 Speed Canary Wharf, TeamSport Docklands and Revolution Karting — combined with Rye House and Daytona Sandown Park, makes Watford one of the best-located areas in the country for karting choice.

Tracks in and around Watford

• TeamSport Watford — 500m electric circuit near M1/M25.
• TeamSport Brent Cross — Electric karting in Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
• TeamSport Acton — Fast 500m multi-level electric circuit in West London.
• TeamSport Edmonton — 800m petrol track in North London.
• TeamSport High Wycombe — 500m electric karting plus cricket.
• Gravity Wandsworth — Electric karting in Wandsworth Southside.
• TeamSport Dunstable — 500m petrol track in Dunstable.
• Revolution Karting — 50mph electric karts under railway arches in Mile End.
• Rye House Kart Raceway — Legendary track where Lewis Hamilton started - sessions from age 3.
• K1 Speed UK - Canary Wharf — World-class indoor electric karting in Canary Wharf.
• Daytona Sandown Park — 900m track at Sandown Park.
• TeamSport Mitcham — 800m multi-level circuit in South London.
• TeamSport Docklands — 800m Thames-side track with Combat Karts.
• TeamSport Harlow — 500m petrol circuit in Harlow.

Getting There by Public Transport

• TeamSport Brent Cross — nearest tube: Brent Cross
• TeamSport Acton — nearest tube: Park Royal
• Revolution Karting — nearest tube: Mile End
• K1 Speed UK - Canary Wharf — nearest tube: Canary Wharf

Indoor or Outdoor?

There are 11 indoor venues and 3 outdoor circuits within 25 miles of Watford. Indoor venues run year-round regardless of weather and suit birthday parties, stag and hen dos and corporate groups. Outdoor circuits generally offer longer tracks and a more traditional motorsport atmosphere.

Electric or Petrol Karts?

Of the 14 venues near Watford, 9 run electric karts and 5 use petrol. Electric karts are the modern standard at most urban venues — quiet, fast and eco-friendly. Petrol karts deliver the authentic motorsport sound and tend to feature at outdoor circuits.

Booking Tips

• Book in advance — popular weekend and evening slots fill up days ahead
• Arrive 15 minutes early — safety briefings are mandatory and latecomers may miss their session
• Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes — race suits are provided at most venues
• Closed-toe shoes are required at every track — no sandals or open-toed footwear
• Check minimum age and height requirements before booking, especially for younger visitors