midland karting experience

organised a trip here for my hubby’s bday with all his mates, we had a great time, everyone took to the spirit of it & tried to stick to the rules!!!
first time i had ever been karting so it was a bit daunting but there a nothing to fear everything was set up and explained before hand, money, teams, etc etc it was all organised so all we had to do was get ourselves round the track and have plenty of fun

What a fun, unusual way to spend time! Go-​karting is a great experience, fun for people of any age, and pretty hard to get wrong, unless inebriated. In which case, go home, not go-​karting.
My husband and I took our nine-​year-​old to Midland Karting this weekend, and had an absolute blast! My husband is a big petrol head, and I like to go fast on the freeway as well, so we thought the boy surely has it in his genes. And after a day of watching him spin out and drift through corners, it’s confirmed.
If you’re looking for a clean, sparkling place full of OK magazine, you’re not going to like this place. It’s set up like an auto repair garage, with stiff metal chairs and industrial carpet. Everything is made of wood paneling, but why are you going to a go-​kart place to analyse the décor! Get out onto the track!
As for the track — there are two — the child’s one and the adult’s one. Children must be 8 years or older to drive. Their karts operate up to 20mph. The adult’s track, one must be 12 and over, and the kart’s go up to 40mph — very fast with no suspension and your knees exposed to the elements!
Go-​karting in general is not cheap in the UK, but at £25 for 30 minutes or £45 for an hour, it is similarly-​priced to other go-​kart shops in the country. The one thing they offer that seems unique is a 10 minute «taster» on the track for £10. It doesn’t sound like a long time, but is more than enough to race your friends and get a feel for the open air.
With group prices falling just under £20 for a few hours, it is fairly economical.
Midland Karting do children’s parties, Hen and Stag Nights and Corporate Events. Their safety rating is fine, and the equipment was all up-​to-​date.
We paid for half an hour for the tot, and then my husband paid for ten minutes. The guy knocked £2 off the price, and also let my husband stay out for an extra 10 minutes at no charge.
The service was nice and friendly and chatty. All in all, a great way to let off some steam!

excellent racing day out. just off the a38 and easy access from most routes. open 7 days a week. they offer arrive and drive which is always popular and also redular and team events. there is the international circuit where you can race at night, and the national circuit. you can also hold stag and hen parties, childrens parties and corporate events.