Editorial guide Top 3 East Midlands

Go Karting near Nottingham: Compare Current Tracks

Compare the direct Nottingham indoor circuit with two specialist outdoor venues in the wider region

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TeamSport Nottingham in Netherfield is the direct city-area option, with a 750-metre, 15-corner multi-level indoor electric circuit. PFI near Grantham is a major outdoor competition venue that also runs scheduled rental karting for drivers aged 17 or older; it is not a routine daily walk-in attraction. ELK Motorsport near Newark provides a 1,200-metre outdoor rental circuit using twin-engine pro karts, with advance booking required. Compare journey, weather exposure, driver requirements and the operator calendar before choosing.

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TeamSport Nottingham

Netherfield, Nottingham
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Top 3 go karting venues near Nottingham

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TeamSport Nottingham

Best for direct Nottingham indoor karting
Netherfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Ranked pick
1st

TeamSport Nottingham is at Victoria Business Park in Netherfield. It operates a 750-metre multi-level indoor circuit with 15 corners and electric Biz EcoVolt adult and junior karts.

Public karting starts from age eight subject to current driver measurements. Choose it for weather-independent karting closest to Nottingham and check live availability.

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Licensed bar
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PF International Kart Circuit

Best for a major outdoor circuit
Brandon, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Ranked pick
2nd

PF International is at Stragglethorpe Lane near Grantham. It is a major outdoor competition circuit with owner-driver activity and scheduled rental karting.

Rental drivers currently need to be at least 17. Availability follows published dates or pre-arranged events rather than routine daily walk-in access, so check the calendar before travelling.

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Racewear provided
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ELK Motorsport

Best for a long outdoor rental circuit
Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Ranked pick
3rd

ELK Motorsport is at Drove Lane in Winthorpe near Newark. Its 1,200-metre outdoor circuit uses twin-engine pro karts and electronic lap timing.

Advance booking is required and outdoor operation is weather-exposed. Check the current formats, driver requirements and availability before making the journey from Nottingham.

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Find karting experiences near Nottingham

Start near the town or city centre, then choose your group and date. You can change the location.

Planning around Nottingham

How to use this guide

Use the ranking as a shortlist, then compare venue profile details, formats and booking options before choosing where to drive.

Map focus: Nottingham, UK

Nottingham karting FAQs

Heading to the grid in the East Midlands? From navigating the flyovers at Netherfield to tackling the international-standard straights at PFi, Nottingham’s racing scene offers a diverse range of challenges. We’ve answered the most frequent queries to help you prep for your next high-speed session.

TeamSport is in Netherfield near Nottingham. PFI is near Grantham and ELK Motorsport is near Newark, so both outdoor venues require a longer journey.

TeamSport Nottingham is the indoor option in this comparison. It publishes a 750-metre multi-level electric circuit with 15 corners.

PFI near Grantham and ELK Motorsport near Newark are both outdoor circuits. Their booking formats and driver requirements differ.

Yes, but rental karting is scheduled rather than a routine daily walk-in attraction. Current rental sessions require drivers to be at least 17, and availability follows the operator calendar.

ELK publishes a 1,200-metre outdoor circuit and uses twin-engine pro karts. Advance booking is required.

TeamSport offers public karting from age eight subject to driver measurements. PFI rental karting currently starts at 17; check ELK current rules for the selected format.

Yes. PFI and ELK are outdoor circuits, so weather and track conditions can affect operation. TeamSport is indoors.

Yes, provided the driver meets the selected venue rules. Public sessions include a safety briefing, while competition and owner-driver activity can have different requirements.

TeamSport Nottingham in Netherfield is the closest ranked option. ELK is near Newark and PFI is near Grantham.

Yes. Advance booking is recommended at TeamSport and required at ELK. Check PFI published rental dates before making the journey.