fastfrank

Hello All,

I'm trying to arrange a coporate event for go-karting in London but being from the North West I have no idea whats available.

Can any recommend some venues?

Its got to be commutable from tube stations in London centre and reasonably priced.


Cheers
Frank

Recaro

http://www.karting.co.uk/Tracks/

This is a list of all the go karting tracks in the UK. Theres a few that are based in london.

Best have a look.

acf8181

iTrader: (1)

buckmore park...no point going elsewhere, its one of the best in the country.

they have a website, not sure what it is, a google search should find it no probs.

carl

I've done F1-City in Docklands. There's probably a nearby DLR station. And I've also been to Teamworks Karting in Streatham, which is in an old bus garage.

fatherpierre

There's on at Kings X that's pretty good. Can't remember the name.

I went there last year with friends and it was scary!!

Fat Boy

Daytona at King's Cross - quite fast but with some tight bits too where it is impossible to pass. Overall best of London's indoor ones.

Outdoor - Buckmore Park but it's 45 minutes out of town

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

There was a Daytona near white city, not bad 5 years ago - not sure if its still around

Smiler

They moved to Park Royal and went bust a year back.

I go to Daytona at Milton Keynes

hades

Buckmore = nery good oudoor track, but a long way from tube stations. Tube South of the river goes as far as New Cross Gate IIRC. Buckmore you'd be having to drive out, or take a train to Rochester, Strood or Chatham, I'd think.

If you're going for out of town, may be closer to go to Rye House at Hoddesdon (near the A10 North of M25). Big track, arrive and drive or "run what you brung" - so you get 7 year olds in race karts flying past you at times!

Fat Boy

Buckmore park is near Strood on the train from Charing Cross/ London Bridge. Same distance as Rye House as both are outside the M25. Buckmore park is better, certainly for a coporate bash.

Recaro

I was disappointed about them going bust. Held 2 events there and both were good.

Was about to do a third when I found out that they were no longer there.

daytona in Milton Keynes is very good. If it wasnt so far away I'd organise an event there. only been there twice, the lap record is 1:09.76 and my fastest was 1:10.4

hades

Near is a relative thing. I wouldn't say buckmore is a leisurely stroll from Strood station, probably 5-6 miles?

Was just thinking that Rye House might just about be on the way down to London, if you're coming from the North West. Buckmore Park isn't.

waggy doo

iTrader: (1)

The one behind Kings x station is the biggest indoor circuit in Europe,i went there 2 weeks ago,simply amazing,i raced karts at buckmoore etc for a good few years,And can safely say kings x is the only indoor circuit i have enjoyed.

Recaro

whats the name? They got a website?

tmo

Used to go to the one near chessington years ago, no idea if its still open, but was interesting

richardg

Never been to Buckmore Park but have heard lots of good feedback about it. On the other hand, have been going to Rye Park 2/3 times a year for the last 10 years for corporate events. I now organise a charity karting night there twice a year. They've recently extended and resurfaced the track and have been improving the other facilities there too. Speak to John, tel: 01992 451170. They are under new management now as Motorsport World but were Deavinsons Leisure. web site is still http://www.deavinsons.co.uk/ i think

fastfrank

ok, thanks for the feedback guys. Sorry to sound ignorant but are there any commutable within the Tube station districts in London. Its going to be a company event that we can travel to after work.

Cheers
Frank

richardg

rye house station is about 30 mins from london liverpool street. people often come straight from work to our karting evenings there.

fastfrank

good stuff.

these tracks seem to be outdoor... are some indoor considering the conditions this time of year. Bit worried if I organise an event and it'll be p1ssing it down when it on....

carl

More fun if it's pissing it down and you're on slicks

mutant_matt

Having done both Buckmore and Rye House plenty, I actually prefer Rye, even if the presentation at Buckmore is better. I found Buckmore a little too boring and each lap seemed to be over too quickly. As with most arrive and drive Karting, Rye House organisation and the quality of the Karts can often leave a lot to be desired but it's where I would go (again ).....

Matt