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Parkwood Karting
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Track Type
Outdoor
Kart Type
Petrol
Track Length
470m
Top Speed
45mph
Min Age/Height
8+
Difficulty
Intermediate
Price Range
££
Sessions Available
- Arrive & Drive
- Children's Parties
- Corporate Events
- Group Bookings
Best For
- Groups
- Corporate events
- Thrill seekers
Features
- 470m outdoor circuit
- 270cc petrol karts to 45mph
- Elevation changes
- Heated indoor trackside viewing
- Log fire
- Free parking
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Parkwood Karting is an outdoor circuit on Parkwood Road, remarkably close to Sheffield city centre — which is unusual, because outdoor tracks are normally pushed well out of town. Being outdoors and central at the same time is its distinguishing feature.
The Circuit
The track runs to 470 metres of high-grip tarmac with elevation changes through the lap, and the venue quotes an average lap time of 36 seconds. The karts are 270cc petrol machines reaching 45mph — meaningfully quicker than the typical indoor electric fleet, and the elevation means the lap rewards commitment rather than just tidy lines.
Who Should Visit
Racing is open from age 8. The format list is broad: Grand Prix and Super Grand Prix events, practice sessions, junior karting, family karting and team endurance races, so it works for a casual first visit as well as an organised group day.
The trackside setup is better than most outdoor venues manage — heated indoor viewing with a log fire means spectators are not left standing in Sheffield weather, which makes it a more realistic option for a mixed group where not everyone is driving.
Planning Your Visit
You will find it at Parkwood Road, Sheffield S3 8AG, with free parking on site. The phone number is 0114 279 9666.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 9:30pm, with Sunday availability by arrangement — call to check. Race wear is included, and the venue provides changing rooms, catering, computer timing, podium awards and medals. Current prices are on the venue's own prices page; confirm when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the track at Parkwood Karting?
The outdoor circuit runs to 470 metres of high-grip tarmac with elevation changes, and the venue quotes an average lap time of 36 seconds.
How fast are the karts at Parkwood Karting?
The venue runs 270cc petrol karts reaching 45mph, which is quicker than a typical indoor electric fleet.
Is Parkwood Karting indoor or outdoor?
The circuit is outdoors, but there is heated indoor trackside viewing with a log fire for spectators, plus changing rooms and catering.
What are the opening hours at Parkwood Karting?
Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 9:30pm. For Sunday availability the venue asks that you call, and enquiries are best made before 5pm.
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