TeamSport Go Karting Docklands East London

What it’s like

Indoor electric go-karting with a proper Mini Racer setup for 4 to 7 year olds and a motorsport-themed mini golf course too.

This is one for the family that fancies actual racing rather than a soft play with some slides bolted on. The standard karts need your child to be at least 1.2 metres tall with a 25 inch inside leg and eight years old, but the Mini Racers experience brings that down to age 4, with its own height band of 1.0 to 1.4 metres. There are family sessions too, where adults and kids race together, though grown-ups can't just turn up and race solo on those slots, they need a child with them. There's also a 9-hole indoor mini golf course done up in motorsport theme, handy if someone in your group is too small or too nervous for the karts.

Kit-wise, they give you a race suit and helmet, but you'll need to bring proper trainers that cover the whole foot and either your own balaclava or buy one there for £3.99. Jewellery has to come off and nothing goes under the helmet, so factor in a few extra minutes of faffing before anyone gets near a kart. Spectating is free and you don't need to book for it, so grandparents or younger siblings can watch from the bar area without you paying for them.

Booking ahead is essential rather than a nice-to-have, since space on each session is limited and they take full payment upfront to secure it. That payment is non-refundable and non-transferable too, which stings a bit if plans change last minute. It's a cashless venue, so leave the cash at home and bring a card, and you can't bring your own food in, though the on-site Fuel Bars do a proper menu with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options plus the usual soft drinks and milkshakes.

Parking's free on site, which is one less thing to think about in London, and there's disabled parking close to the entrance if you need it. Wheelchair access is only partial though, covering the main areas and spectator viewing rather than everywhere. If you're relying on public transport it's a bit of a trek, with the nearest tube or rail stations around half an hour's walk and buses about 15 minutes away.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

4 to 7 on Mini Racers, 8 and up for standard karts

Parking

Free parking on site

Food

On-site Fuel Bars with food menu and full buffet options available

Wheelchairs

Partial wheelchair accessibility

Getting there by bus or train

Buses 161, 177, 180, 472, N1 stop 15 mins walk away

• Bookings are paid in full upfront and are non-refundable and non-transferable, so be sure of your date before booking
• No headwear under helmets and jewellery has to come off before racing
• It's a cashless venue, card payments only
• Nearest tube and rail stations are around a 30 minute walk, buses are closer at about 15 minutes

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