Editorial guide Top 3 South East England

Go Karting near Southampton: Compare Hampshire Tracks

Start with Eastleigh, then compare an indoor Gosport circuit and outdoor karting at Thruxton

Find karting experiences near Southampton

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

TeamSport Southampton in Eastleigh is the closest dedicated circuit in this comparison, with a 500-metre multi-level indoor track and electric adult and junior karts. TeamSport Gosport provides another Hampshire indoor option on a 450-metre multi-level electric circuit. Thruxton Kart Centre near Andover is the outdoor alternative, with several layouts from short club circuits to the 900-metre National and 1,100-metre Full Circuit. Compare journey, weather exposure, kart type and driver requirements before booking.

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Venues from this guide where you can find a session or send an enquiry. Availability depends on your group and date.

TeamSport Southampton

Eastleigh
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TeamSport Gosport

Gosport
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Thruxton Kart Centre

Andover
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Top 3 go karting venues near Southampton

Instant-booking venues first, then venues accepting booking enquiries. We include indoor and outdoor choices where available; sessions depend on your group and date.
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TeamSport Southampton

Best for karting closest to Southampton
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Ranked pick
1st

TeamSport Southampton is in Eastleigh at Barton Park. It operates a 500-metre multi-level indoor circuit with nine corners and fully electric Biz EcoVolt GT adult and junior karts.

Public karting starts from age eight subject to current driver measurements. Choose it for the closest dedicated track in this comparison and check live availability before travelling.

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TeamSport Gosport

Best for another indoor electric circuit in Hampshire
Gosport, Hampshire
Ranked pick
2nd

TeamSport Gosport operates a 450-metre multi-level indoor circuit with 10 corners and a fully electric adult and junior fleet.

The venue is in Gosport rather than Southampton, so compare the cross-Hampshire journey. Public karting starts from age eight subject to current driver measurements.

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Cooked food
Racewear provided
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Thruxton Kart Centre

Best for a planned outdoor karting session
Andover, Hampshire
Ranked pick
3rd

Thruxton Kart Centre near Andover offers several outdoor layouts, from shorter Club circuits to the 900-metre National and 1,100-metre Full Circuit. Its 390cc adult fleet includes Sodi RT10 karts and Thunderkarts.

Products and layouts vary by driver age and booking type. Check the current calendar and reserve the correct arrive-and-drive, Grand Prix or endurance format before travelling.

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Cooked food
Racewear provided
Changing rooms
Washrooms
Conference room
Find karting experiences near Southampton

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

Planning around Southampton

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: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Southampton karting FAQs

Ready to hit the grid in Hampshire? Whether you’re looking to master the ramps at Eastleigh or the high-speed straights of Thruxton, we’ve answered the most common questions to help you prepare for your session.

TeamSport Southampton is in nearby Eastleigh and is the closest dedicated karting venue in this comparison. It operates a 500-metre multi-level indoor electric circuit.

TeamSport Southampton and TeamSport Gosport both use electric adult and junior fleets on multi-level indoor circuits. Compare Eastleigh and Gosport journey times before booking.

TeamSport Southampton and Gosport offer karting from age eight subject to driver measurements. Thruxton also offers age-specific junior and family products from age eight; book the correct product rather than assuming every layout is available.

Thruxton Kart Centre near Andover is the outdoor venue in this comparison. Its available layout depends on the selected product, ranging from shorter Club circuits to the 900-metre National and 1,100-metre Full Circuit.

Advance booking is recommended. TeamSport availability changes by session, and Thruxton products use specific calendars, driver ages and circuit layouts.

TeamSport Southampton and Gosport are indoors. Thruxton is outdoors, so check the operator's live status and weather policy before travelling.