GoKartingOutdoor circuits near Manchester
Every outdoor venue we list whose circuit sits within roughly 60 miles of Manchester centre, ranked by circuit length. Distance is straight-line, so allow more by road. Indoor venues are excluded here on purpose — if the weather is the deciding factor, the city guide covers both.
| # | Track | Where | Length | Min age | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Sisters Circuit | Wigan | 1500m | Varies by event | Outdoor | Best for serious racers and experienced drivers; motorsport uk licensed. |
| 2 | Hooton Park Kart Circuit | Ellesmere Port | 876m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for club members; rac standard. |
| 3 | Wombwell Karting | Barnsley | 865m | 6+ | Outdoor | Best for owner drivers and club racers; owner-driver only. |
| 4 | Formula Kart Blackpool | Blackpool | 750m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for experienced drivers and thrill seekers; 750m outdoor circuit. |
| 5 | Parkwood Karting | Sheffield | 470m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for groups and corporate events; 470m outdoor circuit. |
| 6 | Midland Karting | Lichfield | 450m | 8+ | Outdoor | Best for families and groups; affordable. |
| 7 | Tockwith Karting | York | — | — | Outdoor | Best for groups and corporate events; outdoor airfield circuit. |
Tap any column heading to re-sort. Lengths and minimum ages are as published by each venue; confirm before booking, especially for younger drivers.
Outdoor or indoor?
Outdoor circuits give you length, higher speeds and usually petrol karts, which most drivers find more involving. The trade is the weather: sessions run in the rain, and that is either the best part of the day or the end of it depending on the group.
If you are booking for younger children or a work group in suits, indoor is the safer call.
Common questions
Do outdoor tracks near Manchester run in winter?
Most do, year round and often floodlit. Karts run in the wet; it is the drivers who need warm clothes.
Are outdoor karts faster?
Generally yes. Outdoor circuits are longer with more room, and petrol karts carry more top speed than the electric fleets most indoor venues run.
What should we wear?
Clothes you do not mind getting dirty, and trainers rather than open shoes. Venues supply suits, helmets and gloves.
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