Speed, skill, and excitement at East Midlands's karting centers.

The East Midlands is widely recognized as the beating heart of British motorsport. Home to the world-famous "Motorsport Valley," this region offers an incredible density of high-quality racing venues. With a diverse mix of locations ranging from professional outdoor circuits in Northamptonshire to technical indoor arenas in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands is a premier destination for petrolheads, stag dos, and family days out.

Karting in the East Midlands is defined by its deep connection to professional racing heritage. The region is dominated by Northamptonshire, which boasts the highest concentration of tracks in the area. This county is a hub for serious racers, offering proximity to elite motorsport facilities like Silverstone, meaning many tracks are designed to professional standards with high-speed straights and technical layouts. For those looking for accessible city-center racing, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire provide excellent indoor facilities. These venues are perfect for year-round racing, corporate events, and parties where weather protection is key. Meanwhile, Lincolnshire offers spacious options often set in more rural locations, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for wider tracks. Whether you are looking for Arrive & Drive sessions, competitive league racing, or corporate hospitality, the infrastructure here is among the best in the UK. The region caters to all disciplines, from the raw adrenaline of outdoor twin-engine karts to the precision of modern electric indoor fleets.
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18 kart tracks

Sutton Circuit Outdoor

Sutton Circuit

Sutton in the Elms, Leicestershire
Rental

Sutton Circuit is a tight, technical outdoor karting venue on Sutton Lane in Sutton in the Elms, Leicestershire. The circuit uses Sodi GT4R karts and advertises timed practice, sprint format...

Teamsport Indoor Karting Indoor

TeamSport Nottingham

Netherfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Rental

TeamSport Nottingham is a 750-metre multi-level indoor electric-kart circuit at Victoria Business Park in Netherfield. The track has 15 corners, hairpins, chicanes and a flyover, with Biz Ec...

Kartworld Extreme Leisure Outdoor

Kartworld Extreme Leisure

Skegness, Lincolnshire
Rental

Located just outside the popular seaside town of Skegness in Lincolnshire, Kartworld Extreme Leisure is a classic, no-nonsense outdoor motorsport destination. Ditching the polished indoor el...

Whilton Mill Karting Outdoor

Whilton Mill Karting

Daventry, Northamptonshire
Rental Owner/driver

Whilton Mill is an outdoor Northamptonshire karting venue with 450-metre Mill, 960-metre National and 1,200-metre International circuit configurations. It supports Bambino, cadet, junior and...

Stretton Circuit Outdoor

Stretton Circuit

Great Stretton, Leicestershire
Rental Owner/driver

Stretton Circuit is a 950m floodlit outdoor kart track on Gartree Road in Great Stretton, serving rental drivers, owner-drivers and championship competitors. Current operator material confir...

Nottingham Raceway Karting Outdoor

Nottingham Raceway Karting

Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Rental

Nottingham Raceway (often called "Old Dalby" by locals) is a survivor. Operating on this site since the 1970s, it offers a pure, unpretentious karting experience. While the big corporate tra...

Karting at Ancaster Leisure Outdoor

Karting at Ancaster Leisure

Grantham, Lincolnshire
Rental

Ancaster Leisure runs outdoor karting at Wood Lodge near Grantham, using a 1,200-metre main circuit and a separate 600-metre club track. The fleet includes 270cc adult karts, 200cc junior ka...

Gridline Racing Indoor

Gridline Racing

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Rental

Located just a stone's throw from the city centre inside a cavernous 25,000-square-foot former warehouse, Gridline Racing is Lincolnshire’s premier indoor karting destination. Having recentl...

Teamworks Karting East Midlands Indoor

Teamworks Karting East Midlands

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Rental

Teamworks Karting East Midlands is an indoor karting and laser-tag venue at Huthwaite near Sutton-in-Ashfield, where the operator advertises 200cc adult karts and separate cadet machines. Ka...

Teamsport Karting Indoor

TeamSport Leicester

Leicester, Leicestershire
Rental

TeamSport Leicester is an indoor electric-kart venue at Unit 8A, 2 New Star Road with a 500-metre circuit and 12 corners. Biz EcoVolt GT adult karts are advertised at up to 45mph, while spee...

Chequered Flag Karting Outdoor

Chequered Flag Karting

Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Rental

Chequered Flag Go Karting is an outdoor circuit on Cheapside at Waltham near Grimsby, now operated by a company incorporated at the venue address in 2025. Its current programme advertises ha...

Race Kart Centre Outdoor

Race Kart Centre

Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Rental Owner/driver

Located on Kirton Road in Blyton—just a short drive from Gainsborough—Race Kart Centre is a hidden gem in the Lincolnshire motorsport scene. Shunning the polished, neon-lit indoor entertainm...

Kart Silverstone Outdoor

Kart Silverstone

Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Rental Owner/driver

Kart Silverstone is a purpose-built outdoor complex inside Silverstone with five circuit configurations, rental karts capable of up to 55mph and programmes for drivers from age six. Bambino ...

Tattershall Karting Centre Outdoor

Tattershall Karting Centre

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Rental Owner/driver

Tattershall Karting Centre is a hidden gem for motorsport fans in Lincolnshire. Tucked away in beautiful woodlands just moments from the popular Tattershall Lakes Country Park, this venue of...

Paul Fletcher International (PFI) Outdoor

PF International Kart Circuit

Brandon, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Rental Owner/driver

PF International is a major outdoor kart circuit near Grantham serving owner drivers, championship meetings, test days and scheduled rental formats. Rental access currently starts at age 17 ...

ELK Motorsport Outdoor

ELK Motorsport

Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Rental

ELK Motorsport is an adult-only outdoor karting venue on Drove Lane in Winthorpe, near Newark. Its 1,200-metre circuit uses twin-engine BIZ pro karts and Apex timing, with practice, open eve...

Fulbeck Kart Circuit Outdoor

Fulbeck Kart Club

Stragglethorpe, Lincolnshire
Owner/driver

Fulbeck Kart Club is a historic owner-driver circuit near Stragglethorpe in Lincolnshire, established in 1959 and known for a technical 930-metre outdoor layout. Its 2026 calendar runs indep...

Lockwell Hill Outdoor

Lockwell Hill Karting

Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire
Rental

Lockwell Hill is the definition of "Old School" outdoor karting. Located in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside (near Newark), it offers a raw driving experience that indoor tracks ...

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Go karting in East Midlands - FAQs

Below are answers to common questions about karting in the East Midlands, covering the best locations, track types, and racing suitability.

Northamptonshire is the clear leader in the region for the number of venues, making it the primary hub for motorsport activities. It offers the widest variety of choices for drivers.

Yes, it is arguably one of the best regions in the UK for competitive racing. Due to the influence of the nearby "Motorsport Valley," many tracks here host high-level local and national championships.

Absolutely. While the region is famous for outdoor circuits, there are excellent indoor tracks in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, ensuring you can race regardless of the weather.

No, you do not need a driving license. Most tracks in the East Midlands offer "Arrive & Drive" sessions where beginners receive a full safety briefing and instruction before racing.

Most tracks in the region cater to children as young as 8 years old, provided they meet height requirements (usually 125cm+). Some venues also offer specific "Bambino" sessions for younger children.