Could A Go-Karting Party Get Your Kids Going This Summer?

If you’re looking for a fun activity for your kids and their friends, especially if one of your youngsters has a summer birthday, hitting the track for a go-karting session could be ideal.

You might even have some budding racing drivers in your midst given the rise in popularity of F1 among a younger fanbase. 

Last year’s Global Fan Survey by Formula 1 and Motorsport Network found that Gen Z (those aged 13 to 29 at the time of writing) are among the most engaged fan groups for the high-octane racing sport. 

What’s more, if your kids are into their motorsports, and they have a birthday coming up, you could let them live out their F1 fantasies on the go-karting track with one of our kids parties at our site in Bury St Edmunds.

During term-time, we offer “Zoom Parties” where groups of five or more youngsters can race around the track in two ten-minute karting sessions. 

Outside of term-time, you can book one of our exclusive practice sessions for your group instead, which also gives them a chance to race around our 700m go-karting circuit. 

What is included in a kid’s go-karting session?

Whichever type of session you book for your youngsters, we will provide everything they need to stay safe and enjoy their time on the track. This includes:

• Go-karts that are age and height appropriate

• All safety equipment

• Comprehensive safety briefing and tuition

• Medals for all participants

• Analysis of individual lap times

As a parent, we know that safety is paramount. That’s why we provide full go-karting suits as well as helmets. All our helmets are full-face with a visor for safety. 

What is the minimum age for a kids’ go-karting party?

The minimum age we can take out on the track is eight years old. But also note that, due to the type of go-karts we have, all participants also need to be a minimum of 119cm tall, regardless of their age. 

This is to ensure their safety in our go-karts while they race around the track.

How much does a kid’s go-karting party cost?

The rates for a kids’ party at our go-karting track in Bury St Edmunds varies depending on what day of the week you book your session. 

During term-time, our Zoom Parties are available on weekdays only, for £50 per person. They are for a minimum of five participants.

Meanwhile, on weekends and during the school holidays, you’ll need to book one of our Exclusive Sessions instead. These start from £37 per person on weekdays (or £43 on weekends), and go up to £77 per person (or £80 per person).

The price depends on the duration of the session you choose. For kids, we typically recommend the shorter sessions, which keeps the per-person price to £53 as a maximum.  

You might think this sounds like an expensive kids’ party, but when you consider that research found the average children’s birthday party in the UK now comes in at £701, our go-karting parties are great value.

For five kids, you’re looking at around £250. Even if you add food at our cafe after their track session, you’ll still likely spend a lot less than the £700 average.