GoKartingthe South West karting tracks compared
Ranked by circuit length, the one specification every venue publishes in the same terms. Length is not the whole story — a tight indoor circuit can be a better night out than a long flat one — so the "best for" column says what each venue is actually good at, and the table re-sorts on any column. Every venue here is listed free and none has paid for its position.
| # | Track | Where | Length | Min age | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thruxton Kart Centre | Andover | 1100m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for motorsport fans; famous venue. |
| 2 | St Eval Kart Circuit | Wadebridge | 1000m | 7+ | Outdoor | Best for cornwall visitors; cornwall's premier. |
| 3 | Clay Pigeon Raceway | Dorchester | 815m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for f1 fans; f1 driver training ground. |
| 4 | Adrenalin Quarry | Liskeard | 800m | 7+ | Outdoor | Best for families and holidaymakers; 800m all-weather track. |
| 5 | TeamSport Bristol | Bristol | 800m | 8+ | Indoor | Best for bristol residents; 800m track. |
| 6 | Dunkeswell Raceway | Honiton | 750m | — | Outdoor | Best for groups and families; 750m outdoor circuit. |
| 7 | South Coast Karting | Christchurch | 580m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for families and championship racers; 580m outdoor circuit. |
| 8 | M4 Karting | Chippenham | 550m | — | Indoor | Best for groups and corporate events; 550m indoor circuit. |
| 9 | TeamSport Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 450m | 8+ | Indoor | Best for bournemouth residents; multi-level. |
| 10 | Karting at Haynes (South West Karting) | Yeovil | 400m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for museum visitors; museum location. |
| 11 | RaceWorld | Exeter | 400m | 11+ | Indoor | Best for older children and teens; professional equipment. |
| 12 | Teamworks Karting Plymouth | Plymouth | 400m | 8+ | Indoor | Best for families and groups; opening august 2026. |
| 13 | Castle Combe Karting | Chippenham | 350m | 10+ | Outdoor | Best for motorsport fans and groups; inside castle combe circuit. |
| 14 | Grand Pier Go-Karts | Weston-super-Mare | 300m | — | Indoor | Best for families and holidaymakers; 300m two-level indoor track. |
| 15 | JDR Karting | Gloucester | 300m | 8+ | Indoor | Best for families and beginners; family friendly. |
| 16 | Absolutely Karting Bristol | Bristol | — | — | Indoor | Best for groups and families; double-level indoor track. |
Tap any column heading to re-sort. Lengths and minimum ages are as published by each venue; confirm before booking, especially for younger drivers.
Choosing between them
If you are booking for a group of mixed experience, the minimum age column matters more than the length: a circuit that takes eight-year-olds will usually run a cadet session a fifteen-year-old still enjoys. For a stag or a work day out, sort by length and start at the top.
Prices move with the day and the session type, so the quickest way to compare real numbers is one enquiry that several venues answer.
Common questions
Does a longer track mean a better session?
Not on its own. Longer circuits give higher top speeds and more overtaking room, which suits experienced drivers. Shorter indoor circuits are usually busier, cheaper and better for a first time or a younger group.
Indoor or outdoor?
Indoor runs whatever the weather and is almost always electric, so it is quieter and easier on clothes. Outdoor circuits are longer and faster, usually petrol, and worth planning around the forecast.
How much does a session cost?
Most arrive-and-drive sessions run between £25 and £45 per driver. Group and party packages are quoted per head and vary widely, which is why the enquiry form above sends one request to several venues at once.
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