TeamSport Go Karting Watford Greater London
BEST FOR
Ages 4-16
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Bushey
What it’s like
Real electric karts on a multi-level indoor track, with a Mini Racer option for kids as young as four.
The proper karts here need a bit of height and a bit of nerve. Child karts start at 8 years old, and only if they're at least 1.2 metres tall with a 25 inch inside leg, so measure your kid at home before you get their hopes up. Under that, there's Mini Racers for 4 to 7 year olds between 1.0m and 1.4m, which is the sensible way in if you've got a younger one desperate to copy an older sibling. Adult karts kick in at 13. There's also Sixes Interactive Cricket for 5 and up if racing isn't the only thing on the agenda that day.
You don't need a licence and nobody's expected to know what they're doing. Staff talk you through it before you're anywhere near the track, and you're given a race suit and helmet on arrival. Bring your own balaclava or buy a reusable one for £3.99, and wear proper trainers, nothing open-toed. Book to arrive 40 minutes before your slot, and each driver gets 40 to 60 minutes of actual karting, which sounds like a faff until you remember that's the bit that's expensive to rush.
Booking is essential and payment is taken up front and it is non-refundable, so a change of plan costs you unless you've paid the extra £1 per driver for the Flexi-book option to amend it. Card only here, no cash, and no outside food allowed either, so eat before or budget for their bar and kitchen, which does veggie, vegan, gluten-free and halal options plus the usual smoothies and milkshakes. Spectating is free and you don't need to book for that, so grandparents or younger siblings who aren't racing can just turn up and watch from the bar area.
It's open daily 9am to 11pm and there's on-site parking with accessible bays near the entrance. One genuine catch if wheelchair access matters to you: the pit lane itself is stairs only, so the downstairs track area isn't accessible even though the rest of the venue is. If you're coming by train, Watford High Street has direct services from Euston, but it's a 25 minute walk from there, so factor that into your 40 minute arrival window.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 to 16 on real karts; Mini Racers suits 4 to 7 year olds
- Booking
- Pre-booking essential. Payments non-refundable
- Parking
- On-site parking available, including accessible parking spaces
- How long to allow
- Arrive 40 minutes before drive time
- Food
- Bar and kitchen with food menus, soft and alcoholic drinks, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free/halal options, smoothies, milkshakes
- Wheelchairs
- Designated disabled parking. Venue accessible except pit lane which has stair-only access
- Getting there by bus or train
- Direct trains to Watford High Street station from Euston
- Parties
- Kids' go-karting birthday parties
- Bring your own balaclava or buy one there for £3.99, and wear proper trainers, no sandals or crocs.
- Payments are non-refundable unless you pay extra for Flexi-book, so be sure of your slot before you book.
- It's a 25 minute walk from Watford High Street station if you're coming by train.
- Free wifi if you want to livestream grandad's racing debut to the family group chat.
Plan your visit
What age can kids start karting?
Child karts are for 8 and up, with a minimum height of 1.2 metres and a 25 inch inside leg. Younger kids from 4 to 7 can do Mini Racers instead, as long as they're between 1.0m and 1.4m tall.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking is essential and full payment is taken at the time to secure your slot. It's non-refundable unless you've added the Flexi-book option for £1 per driver.
How long does a visit take?
Turn up 40 minutes before your drive time, then each driver gets 40 to 60 minutes on track.
Can we bring our own food?
No outside food is allowed. There's a bar and kitchen on site with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
Is there parking?
On-site parking with accessible bays close to the entrance.
Do you take cash?
Card only, no cash accepted.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Most of the venue is, including designated disabled parking, but the pit lane is stairs only so the downstairs track isn't accessible.
Can children race without an adult?
Kids aged 8 and over can race on their own, though anyone under 16 needs an adult with them at the venue.
Do we need to book just to watch?
No booking needed for spectators, it's free and you can watch from the bar area.
Do they do birthday parties?
Kids' karting parties are available with 40 to 60 minutes of karting per driver, plus buffet and catering options.
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