Karting North East

You need to be at least 8 years old and 130cm tall to drive a junior kart, while adult karts require drivers to be 14 or older. Some race formats, like the Grand Prix and Endurance races, are restricted to those 16 and up. A two-seater option lets a young passenger as young as 5 ride along with an adult driver.

Closed-toe, flat shoes are a must — no sandals, heels or crocs. Race suits, helmets, gloves and balaclavas are supplied, though you're welcome to bring your own kit as long as it meets safety standards like a full-face helmet and one-piece overalls.

Karting continues regardless of rain, and wet-weather suits are provided to keep drivers comfortable. It's still worth packing a change of clothes just in case you get damp.

Yes, every session needs to be booked and paid for before you arrive on the day.

Onlookers are welcome to watch the action, though any children in the crowd need an adult keeping an eye on them. Pets, however, aren't allowed anywhere on the premises.

If the safety briefing has already started by the time you arrive, you won't be able to join that session, and no refund will be issued.

Standard sessions don't require a minimum, but the exclusive 30-minute family session needs at least 10 participants to book it out privately.

It depends on the format — family sessions run for 15 or 30 minutes, junior inductions include 15 minutes of track time, and race events like the Grand Prix combine a 15-minute practice with a 30-minute race (45 minutes for the Endurance format).

No licence is required — everyone gets a full safety briefing and driving instructions before heading out on track.