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Go Karting in Essex
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Indoor and outdoor karting excitement in Essex.
Essex is widely considered the best county in the South East for karting variety. It is home to two "heavyweight" outdoor circuits—Lakeside and Brentwood—that are famous for their sheer scale and speed. If you want wide tracks, fast karts, and floodlit night racing, this is the place to be.
The crown jewel of the region is Lakeside Karting (Thurrock). Located right next to the shopping centre, this venue features a massive 900m outdoor circuit that is fast, flowing, and fully floodlit. It is a favorite for corporate events because of its professional facilities and the use of twin-engine karts that feel genuinely quick on the wide tarmac.
Just a short drive away down the A12 is Brentwood Karting. While slightly shorter at 825m, this track is renowned for its technical layout and width (8m wide), which creates multiple racing lines and opportunities for clean overtaking. It is particularly famous for its structured kart classes (Cadet, Junior, and Adult), making it a top choice for family racing.
For indoor racing, the county is served by two major TeamSport venues. TeamSport Basildon (Festival Leisure Park) features a 500m multi-level track with a flyover, offering weather-proof racing just off the A127. Further north, TeamSport Harlow caters to the west of the county with a similar 500m multi-level layout, convenient for those near the M11.
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Lakeside Karting
West Thurrock, Essex
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TeamSport Basildon
Basildon, Essex
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TeamSport Harlow
Harlow, Essex
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Brentwood Karting
Brentwood, Essex
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Go karting in Essex - FAQs
Below are answers to common questions about karting in Essex, covering the best outdoor tracks and indoor options.
Both are exceptional outdoor tracks. Lakeside is longer (900m) and tends to be faster and more flowing, making it great for high-speed thrills. Brentwood (825m) is extremely wide and technical, offering more overtaking opportunities and a very high standard of race organization.
Yes, TeamSport Basildon is located on the Festival Business Park (Unit 3). It features a 500m multi-level track with a flyover and is suitable for drivers aged 8 and up.
No, Rayleigh Karting has permanently closed. For indoor racing in that area, the nearest alternative is TeamSport Basildon.
Yes, both Lakeside Karting and Brentwood Karting are fully floodlit, allowing for atmospheric outdoor racing in the evenings year-round.
Colchester itself lacks a major permanent track (A12 Karting in Witham closed several years ago). Most racers in North Essex travel to Brentwood Karting (approx. 30 mins down the A12) or across the border to Red Lodge Karting in Suffolk.