Full Throttle Raceway
BEST FOR
Ages 4+
ENTRY
from £2
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Stourbridge
What it’s like
Indoor karting with a dedicated Cadet Raceway for 4 to 10 year olds, plus a Main GP track for the older ones once they hit 9.
Little ones get their own patch of tarmac here rather than being squeezed onto the big track. The Cadet Raceway is built specifically for 4 to 10 year olds, so a four-year-old can actually race rather than just steer while someone else holds the pedals. Once a child is 9 (school year 5) and tall enough, they graduate to the Main GP Raceway alongside the senior karts, and that jump from cadet to main track is the bit they'll bang on about for weeks.
Every driver gets a safety briefing before they're let loose, and marshals watch the whole session, which takes some of the worry out of it if this is their first time on a track. Junior sessions start at £15 for 20 laps, up to £25 for 40, and there's a proper spread of longer formats for older kids and adults if the family wants to race together, some running into the £40s. It's not pocket-money pricing, but for indoor karting that's fairly standard, and there are picnic tables overlooking the Main Raceway if you'd rather watch than pay for a lap yourself.
Birthday parties get exclusive drive time with a trophy and medal presentation at the end, which is a nice touch for a kid's party that isn't just cake and a bouncy castle. Booking's recommended, especially weekends and holidays, and weekday slots open up 14 days ahead against just 5 for weekends, so if you want a specific Saturday time you can't leave it too late. One genuine faff: no flip-flops or sandals, it's flat closed-toe shoes only, so don't turn up in summer sliders expecting to race.
Parking's free and there's CCTV on it, and it's a five-minute walk from Stourbridge town centre if you fancy combining the trip with lunch out. Food delivery from outside isn't allowed, but you can bring your own prepared food and drinks in, which saves a few quid if you're feeding a group of kids.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 10 on the Cadet Raceway; 9 plus for the Main GP track
- Booking
- Advance booking recommended, weekday sessions bookable up to 14 days ahead, weekends up to 5 days
- Parking
- Free on-site parking with CCTV
- Food
- Options available on request
- Getting there by bus or train
- 12-minute walk from Stourbridge Town train station
- Parties
- Exclusive Drive Time Sessions with trophy/medal presentations
- No flip-flops or sandals, flat closed-toe shoes are compulsory on track
- Weekend booking slots only open 5 days ahead, so book early for a Saturday
- Bring your own prepared food, outside delivery isn't allowed in
- Gloves or a balaclava can be bought on site for £2 if you haven't got your own
Plan your visit
What age can kids start karting here?
Four, on the dedicated Cadet Raceway built for 4 to 10 year olds. The Main GP Raceway kicks in from age 9 (school year 5) provided they meet the height requirement.
How much does it cost?
Junior sessions start at £15 for 20 laps and £25 for 40. Senior sessions run from £20 up to £45 depending on the format, and parties start at £195.
Do we need to book?
Booking's recommended, especially weekends, evenings and school holidays. You can turn up and race without one if there's space, but pre-booking avoids disappointment.
How far ahead can we book?
Weekday sessions open up 14 days in advance, weekend slots only 5 days ahead, so grab a Saturday time early.
Is it OK for a complete beginner?
Yes, every driver gets a safety briefing before racing and marshals supervise the whole session.
What about food?
You can bring your own prepared food and drinks in, but outside fast food delivery isn't allowed.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking with CCTV.
Can we do a birthday party there?
F1 themed junior parties with exclusive drive time and a trophy and medal presentation, from £195.
What should kids wear?
Flat closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops aren't allowed on the track.
Can parents watch if they're not racing?
There are picnic tables overlooking the Main Raceway for spectators.
What are the opening hours?
Open every day, 10am to 10pm.
How do we get there without a car?
It's a 12-minute walk from Stourbridge Town train station and about 5 minutes on foot from the town centre.
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