Sutton Circuit Outdoor Go-Karting

About Sutton Circuit Outdoor Go-Karting

Sutton Circuit sits out in the Leicestershire countryside at Sutton in the Elms, near Broughton Astley, a short hop from junction 21 of the M1 and handy for both Leicester and Hinckley. It is a dedicated outdoor tarmac track — the venue describes itself as Leicestershire's foremost outdoor karting circuit — and being floodlit, it runs evening racing right through the year rather than shutting up at dusk. The consistently high visitor ratings tend to single out the karts and the racey, no-frills atmosphere.

The Circuit

Around 500 metres of tight, technical tarmac, this is a circuit with very little rest: the corners keep coming and there is not much straight to catch your breath, so lines and braking points matter more than raw bravery. The karts are French-built Sodi GT4Rs — proper rental machines quoted at roughly 50mph, with a lap-timer display on the wheel so you can chase your own times run to run. It is friendly enough for a first-timer to enjoy, but the technical nature means quick drivers earn their pace.

Who Should Visit

The format list is built around racing rather than just bimbling: 15-minute practice sessions (bookable in singles, doubles or triples), sprint races in single, double and super-sprint formats, and endurance events that scale to your group size. That makes it a good fit for enthusiasts and competitive groups, as well as stag and corporate parties who want timed, ranked racing. There are separate junior and adult categories, so families and mixed-ability groups can all get on track with kit provided.

Planning Your Visit

You will find the circuit on Sutton Lane, Sutton in the Elms, LE9 6QF, with parking, changing rooms and racewear provided on site. Worth knowing before you go: on-site refreshments run to vending machines rather than a full café, so if you want a proper meal, plan it around the visit. Floodlighting means late sessions are on the table.

As an outdoor track the weather is in play — wet running can be a real laugh — but call ahead if a storm is forecast. Pricing is mid-range for UK karting; book in advance for weekends, races and group events, and confirm current session times and rates directly with the venue.

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