We know how fun it can be getting your mates together to blow off some steam by zooming around tracks; that's why we've compiled a list of the best go-karting London has to offer. From incredible VR experiences that whisk you off to the races without getting dirty to atmospheric courses that allow you to reve your engines and go ham-ilton, take a peek at these thrills with wheels and we'll see you out there.
TeamSport Go Karting, London Docklands
If you're in pursuit of some high-adrenaline action, then TeamSport Go Karting at London Docklands is for you. This indoor activity boasts a whopping 800-metre, multi-level track for you to zoom around on in petrol Biz Evo3 Karts that can reach speeds of up to 40mph. In addition to racing, the South East venue is also equipped with a Putt Crazy Golf Club, sporting nine motor-themed holes that you can play after you've refuelled with some scrumptious pizzas and hot dogs.
Baby got track: TeamSport Go Karting has locations in Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Essex too.
Gravity, Wandsworth
Get ready to pretend you're Ryan Gosling and drive your way around a neon-lit track with e-karting at Gravity. Test your technique and reflexes as you dart around, strapped into state-of-the-art, all-electric go-karts. Prices start from just £14.95 per person and there's a buzzing bar to hit up afterwards, serving juicy buns from Dog Eat Dog, saucy chicken courtesy of Rebel Wings and 800 Degrees Pizza's gooey slices.
Wolf down quality grub after a few laps of London's indoor go-karting tracks.
Hyper Reality, Bethnal Green
Perhaps you want to practise your skills before you get out there, and what better place to do so than at Hyper Reality? Snap up a Roadrunner package from £15 each for the chance to immerse yourself in its motion-chair-powered go-karting race games using VR. Pick from various fantasy rides such as the dinosaur-themed Jurassic Adventures, the rickshaw-based Great Wall Of China and the scary Korean Haunted House. Included in your ticket is a tipple from its creative cyber-punk bar whipping up quirky cocktails, coconut and turmeric teas, plus Vietnamese milk coffees.
For go-karting, London, that's cheap? Step into the future with Hyper Reality.
Revolution Karting, Mile End
When it comes to go-karting, Mile End truly has the best pick of the bunch. Dubbed 'London's place to race', Revolution Karting is the most central track of them all, offering a flood-lit, 450-metre-long course that welcomes speeds of 40mph. Here you'll find 36 electric vehicles raring to go and you can take them to the tarmac twice from just £28.50 per person, or bag 3 for 2 every Wednesday and Sunday. While this venue doesn't come equipped with a bar, it prides itself on being only a couple of minutes' walk from some top-quality pubs, like The Crown.
Here to start a Revolution with e karting, London.
Capital Karts, Canary Wharf
Capital Karts is the indoor circuit you need to know about with a 45mph speed limit and a super smooth track. Race over 800 metres with up to 20 drivers at a time - perfect for group days out and birthday parties. The average lap time is 55 seconds, with 18 corners to bolt around and a world-class timing system, incase you're keeping score. Races start from £26 per person and there are helpings of stone-baked pizza to munch on to regain your energy at its onsite cafe.
Hit high speeds at this Canary Wharf race track.
Karting Nation, Mile End
If you're an adrenaline seeker and accelerating up to 50mph in four seconds sounds thrilling to you, then head to Mile End's Karting Nation. Nighttime racing is welcome here, thanks to its floodlights and fabulous covered viewing area for friends and family to cheer you on. Packages start from £42.99 each and include winners' trophies and bubbly. For a mini Grand Prix Elite state of affairs, you can exclusively hire the track for groups of over eight from £79.99, making this a fab spot to go go-karting in East London together.
For outdoor go-karting in London, hit up this East London spot.
Rye House, Hoddesdon
Only a 36-minute train ride out of London is the Lewis Hamilton-endorsed raceway, Rye House. It's a perfect introduction to motorsport with a circuit that's one of the oldest in the world, having hosted international meetings and seen top drivers grace its tracks. Enrol in the Rye House Driver's Club which offers separate championships for adults and juniors where trophies and lap time certificates are up for grabs. Or, simply book an individual session or general hire experience at the place where it all began for the fresh face of Ferrari.
This iconic track is home to a number of UK-karting championships.
Daytona Sandown Park, Esher
What would you say if we told you that the likes of Brad Pritt, Hugh Grant and Fernando Alonso have frequented the tracks at the Motor Sport Association-approved track, Daytona Sandown Park? You'd book a session immediately, of course. Located in Surrey (not quite London, we know) and just off the M25, its 900-metre track consists of eight corners and two straights. It's also played host to a wealth of TV shows and digital commercials; think Netflix, Porsche and more.
Will you Lando first
place at Daytona Sandown Park?
F1® DRIVE, Tottenham
On the prowl for North London go-karting in Tottenham? F1® DRIVE has got you sorted with its state-of-the-art technology offering you the chance to experience what it's like to be in the driver's seat of a high-speed race. While closed for concert season over summer, its reopening sees keen racers belt around 180, 360 and 500-metre circuits with prices starting from £35 per person for a beginner session. Otherwise, it's £85 for an elite experience with a Grand Prix race format and instant lap times. Recharge afterwards, watching live data in the Fan Zone with snacks like the Pit Stop Platter, featuring either tandoori lamb and Lebanese spiced chicken skewers or beetroot hummus and jackfruit wings.
Take on a 500-metre circuit before devouring a pit stop platter at this impressive course.
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