Midland Karting

About Midland Karting

Midland Karting sits on former airfield tarmac at Fradley, on the edge of Lichfield and roughly half an hour from Birmingham. It is a family-run outdoor centre rather than a national chain, and that shows in the range of racing on offer: as well as pay-and-play sessions it runs its own endurance events (the Midland 20, 30 and 90) and local championship rounds, so drivers who catch the bug can keep coming back and progress. The 450m circuit is floodlit, which means racing carries on through dark winter evenings as well as summer weekends. It was a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner in 2022, and its 4.6-star Google rating is built largely on repeat family visitors.

The Circuit

The 450m track is laid over old airfield tarmac, giving it a high-grip surface that lets the karts carry good speed. Adults drive TBKart R25 machines with 270cc four-stroke petrol engines — the venue quotes top speeds of up to 50mph — while juniors use smaller 160cc TBKart R13 karts. Because it's petrol rather than electric, you get the noise and mechanical feel that regulars tend to prefer. It is an approachable layout for newcomers, but the endurance and championship formats give experienced drivers a reason to keep chasing lap time.

Who Should Visit

This is one of the more genuinely all-ages venues in Staffordshire. Bambino one-to-one tuition, in 30 or 60 minute slots, is for children aged 4 to 6. Cadet karts take drivers from age 7 with a minimum height of 110cm, and adult karts need 145cm. That spread makes it a strong pick for family days out and children's birthday parties, and the same site also handles stag and hen groups, corporate bookings and one-to-one coaching. If you want a first taste of karting with kids in the mix, it is an easy place to book; if you are chasing serious lap times on a long circuit, a bigger track will suit better.

Planning Your Visit

Midland Karting is at Wood End Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffordshire — postcode WS13 8NF. All safety gear is provided, there are changing rooms and washrooms on site, and the Red Flag Café handles food and drink so you can make a half-day of it. Being outdoors, sessions can run in the wet — often the most fun once you adjust your braking — but it is worth a quick call if severe weather is forecast.

Booking ahead is sensible, especially for weekend arrive-and-drive slots, parties and the endurance events, which fill up. Prices sit at the affordable end of UK karting, but always confirm current rates, age and height requirements and session times with the venue before travelling, as they change through the year.

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