Start your engines at the most thrilling tracks in North West England.

The North West of England is a powerhouse of British motorsport, offering a stark and exciting contrast between gritty, industrial indoor racing and some of the most scenic and challenging outdoor circuits in the country. From the motorsport valleys of Wigan to the urban centres of Manchester and Liverpool, this region is where modern F1 superstars like Lando Norris and George Russell spent their formative years battling for championships.

If there is one track that defines the North West's racing heritage, it is the Three Sisters Circuit in Wigan. Often described as one of the UK’s most versatile motorsport venues, it features a 1.5km outdoor track that is notoriously technical, featuring the famous "Valley" section and "Coward's Summit". It is a breeding ground for talent; drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris raced here during their "Champions of the Future" campaigns. Just as legendary is the Cumbria Kart Racing Track (Rowrah) to the far north. Set within a quarry, this 1,030m circuit is often voted by professional drivers as their favourite track in the UK due to its intense, undulating layout and high grip levels. For those in the major cities, the indoor scene is thriving. Manchester is a key hub, hosting multiple venues including TeamSport Trafford Park (formerly Daytona), which offers a high-speed 450m GP circuit. Uniquely, the region is also home to TeamKarting Rochdale, which bills itself as the "longest all-tarmac indoor petrol track" in the North West. Unlike the polished concrete found in many indoor venues, this track uses real asphalt to provide authentic grip and handling for its petrol kart fleet. Further south in Cheshire, Hooton Park near Ellesmere Port offers a "best of both worlds" experience. Built on a former airfield, this outdoor circuit is famous for its wide, sweeping corners and twin-engine pro-karts, making it a favorite for stag dos and corporate events that want the speed of an outdoor track without the technical difficulty of a pro circuit like Rowrah.
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17 kart tracks

Apex Kart Chester Indoor

Apex Kart Chester

Sandycroft, Cheshire
Rental

Apex Kart Chester is an indoor petrol-kart circuit at The Circuit in Sandycroft, Deeside, serving Chester and North Wales. Adult Time Attack starts at age 14, while junior and family session...

Teamsport Indoor Karting Indoor

TeamSport Manchester Trafford Park

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Rental

TeamSport Manchester Trafford Park is an indoor 450-metre multi-level circuit with 12 corners and separate Biz Evo3 adult and cadet petrol karts. The venue supports public racing from age ei...

TeamSport Indoor Karting Indoor

TeamSport Warrington

Warrington, Cheshire
Rental

TeamSport Warrington is a 1,000-metre indoor electric circuit at Bank Quay Trading Estate, running across three levels through 22 corners, a flyover and a Monaco-style tunnel. Its Biz EcoVol...

Teamsport Karting Indoor

TeamSport Manchester Victoria

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Rental

TeamSport Manchester Victoria is a 550-metre, 15-corner multi-level indoor electric-kart circuit beneath the Manchester Arena car park, close to Victoria station. Public karting is offered f...

TeamSport Indoor Karting Indoor

TeamSport Preston

Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire
Rental

TeamSport Preston is an indoor electric karting centre at Walton Summit in Bamber Bridge with a beginner-friendly Starter Track and a faster Main Track. The Starter circuit uses restricted S...

West Coast Karting Indoor

West Coast Karting

Cumberland, Cumbria & Westmoreland
Rental

West Coast Karting is the adrenaline hub of the Cumbrian coast. Located in Maryport (a short drive from Keswick or Cockermouth), it is widely known as the "largest indoor track in the North ...

Formula Kart Outdoor

Formula Kart

Blackpool, Lancashire
Rental

Formula Kart is a 750-metre outdoor circuit in a bowl-shaped arena on Blackpool North Promenade, around 0.9 miles north of Blackpool Tower. Its senior fleet uses twin Honda GX160 engines and...

Teamsport Liverpool Indoor

TeamSport Liverpool

Liverpool, Merseyside
Rental

TeamSport Liverpool is an indoor electric-kart venue at 182 Sefton Street with two purpose-built tracks. The 475-metre main circuit has ten corners, while a separate 275-metre starter track ...

Kartworld Indoor

Kartworld Burscough

Burscough, Lancashire
Rental

Kartworld Burscough is a dedicated indoor racing venue whose current homepage advertises more than 650 metres of track, two flyovers, overtaking points, a hairpin and speeds up to 40mph. Its...

Three Sisters Circuit Outdoor

Three Sisters Circuit

Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire
Rental Owner/driver

Three Sisters Circuit at Ashton-in-Makerfield is a Motorsport UK and ACU-licensed outdoor venue with adult rental karting, junior holiday sessions, tuition, open races, owner-driver practice...

Hooton Park Circuit Outdoor

Hooton Park Circuit

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Rental Owner/driver

Hooton Park Circuit is an outdoor kart venue at the former airfield in Ellesmere Port, combining pre-booked rental events with owner-driver practice and club racing. The operator advertises ...

Team Karting Indoor

TeamKarting

Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Rental

TeamKarting claims the title of the "longest all-tarmac indoor track" in Greater Manchester. Located in a historic mill in Rochdale, it offers a driving experience that is distinct from the ...

Rowrah Circuit Outdoor

Rowrah Circuit

Frizington, Cumbria & Westmoreland
Rental Owner/driver

Rowrah Circuit, also known as the Lakeland Circuit, is the outdoor home of Cumbria Kart Racing Club near Frizington. Its current programme combines pre-booked Monday Arrive & Drive sessions,...

Prestige Karting Indoor

Prestige Go Karting Colne

Colne, Lancashire
Rental

Located inside the Holker Business Centre just off the M65 in Colne, Prestige Go Karting is one of Lancashire’s premier indoor motorsport destinations. Shunning the modern trend of multi-lev...

Indoor Super Karting Indoor

Indoor Super Karting

Burscough, Lancashire
Rental

Indoor Super Karting (ISK) is a stalwart of the North West karting scene. Operating under the name Kartworld, it offers a classic, adrenaline-fueled experience that contrasts with the polish...

Chaos Karts Manchester Indoor

Chaos Karts at Arcade Arena Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Rental

Chaos Karts at Arcade Arena Manchester is an indoor game-led karting experience on Lower Byrom Street, using real electric karts, projection mapping and augmented-reality power-ups. Sessions...

Gravity Max E-Karting Liverpool Indoor

Gravity MAX Liverpool E-Karting

Liverpool, Merseyside
Rental

Gravity MAX Liverpool runs multi-level indoor electric karting inside the 100,000-square-foot Liverpool ONE competitive-socialising venue. Current party and school information sets a general...

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Go karting in North West England - FAQs

Here are answers to common questions about karting in North West England, covering the region's legendary circuits and city-centre options.

Lando Norris, along with Lewis Hamilton, raced extensively at the Three Sisters Circuit in Wigan during their junior careers. The track is a staple of the British karting championship calendar.

Rowrah (Cumbria Kart Racing Track) holds a legendary status among professional drivers. Its location inside a quarry protects it from wind, and its technical, undulating layout is considered one of the best tests of driver skill in the UK.

Yes. While many modern indoor tracks have switched to electric, TeamKarting in Rochdale continues to run petrol karts on a full tarmac circuit, offering a traditional and gritty racing experience.

Yes. Hooton Park is located just across the water in Ellesmere Port and offers a large outdoor circuit. Additionally, TeamSport Liverpool (in nearby Bootle) provides a multi-level indoor option for city-centre racing.