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Go-Karting in Birmingham

Right in the centre, Teamworks has electric karts, laser tag and simulator racing on Assetto Corsa, though it's built more for kids aged 8 and up than younger ones. A short way out, Capital Karts runs a private closed track for ages 7 to 14, from £25, with lockers and a cafe if you need somewhere to wait. For younger drivers, Full Throttle Raceway in Stourbridge has a Cadet Raceway for 4 to 10 year olds, from £2, alongside its Main GP track for the older ones once they hit 9. If you're after real karts and proper races, Daytona in Tamworth is a longer trip out but has junior sessions from age 6 and endurance races for kids who want more of a challenge. TeamSport in Oldbury covers the widest range, with a Mini Racers session for four to seven-year-olds and electric racing on two tracks for everyone else, plus free parking and blue badge parking if that matters to you. Indoor options suit any weather; outdoor ones like Daytona need a dry day.

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