Absolutely Karting Bristol
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
ENTRY
from £25
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
Dual-level indoor go-karting up to 45mph, with cadet sessions for kids from age 8 and a glow-in-the-dark version if you fancy it.
This is proper go-karting, not the pootling-round-cones version. The karts hit up to 45mph on a dual-level track, and your eight-year-old gets their own cadet sessions rather than being squashed in with the grown-ups. Once they're 14 and over 130cm they can move up to the adult karts, which is worth knowing if you've got a mixed-age group turning up for a birthday.
Each session is 25 minutes, and everyone gets kitted out in a jumpsuit and helmet with a safety briefing first. Trainers are a must, heels and flip-flops won't get you on the track, and you'll need a balaclava and gloves too. You can bring your own, but if not it's £5 a head for cadet parties or £3 for Whizz Karts, which adds up if there are eight kids at a party.
Parties get 25 minutes of exclusive cadet track time plus a private room, with plates, cups and unlimited squash thrown in, though the hire kit is on top of the price. Off-peak parties start from £25, but weekends and school holidays push the peak price up, so it's worth thinking about a Wednesday afternoon if you can swing it. Booking's not a same-day thing either: you fill in a karting waiver by email beforehand and turn up 45 minutes early for the briefing, which catches people out if they think it's a walk-in job.
Parking's free on site, which is one less thing to budget for. Monday and Tuesday in term time it is shut to the public and only open for private hire, so don't turn up on spec expecting a quiet Monday session.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 8 to 13 on cadet karts, 14 plus for adult karts
- Booking
- Complete karting waiver in advance by email, arrive 45 minutes early for safety briefing
- Parking
- Free on site
- Parties
- Birthday parties with 25 mins exclusive cadet track use, private party room, plates/cups/napkins provided, unlimited squash
- Fill in the karting waiver by email before you arrive and turn up 45 minutes early for the briefing.
- Closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays in term time, private hire only.
- Balaclava and glove hire is extra on top of party prices, so factor it in for group bookings.
- There's no upper age limit, but you do need to be under 18 stone and under 6'4" for the best fit in the karts.
Plan your visit
How old do kids need to be to go karting here?
Eight for the cadet karts, and they need to be at least 130cm tall. Adult karts kick in from age 14.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £25, with party packages ranging from around £30 to £38 depending on whether you go peak or off-peak. Balaclava and glove hire is extra if you don't bring your own.
How long do we get on the track?
Sessions run for 25 minutes. Party bookings get exclusive cadet track time for that slot.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, you fill in a karting waiver by email before you come, and you need to arrive 45 minutes early for the safety briefing.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
What should the kids wear?
Comfortable trainers are essential, no heels, flip-flops or open-toed shoes. Long hair needs tying up and jewellery removed.
Do we need our own balaclava and gloves?
You can bring your own if you like, but hire is available for £5 a person at cadet parties and £3 at Whizz Karts parties.
Is it open every day?
It's closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays in term time, when it's private hire only. Other days it opens from mid-morning through to 9pm.
Do parties get a private room?
There's a private party room with plates, cups, napkins and unlimited squash included.
Is go-karting safe for beginners?
Everyone gets a safety briefing before heading out, and the team helps newcomers get used to the controls. No driving licence is needed.
What is Glow Karting?
It's the same karting but with neon, UV lighting and a light show, priced slightly higher than the standard sessions.
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