1 / 3Lakeside Karting
📍 Purfleet, Greater London
Electric karts for ages 3+ and petrol karts for older children on an outdoor track in Purfleet. Staff are trained to walk nervous first-timers through start/stop tests before letting them race. Birthday packages include exclusive junior track use.
Had a fantastic experience at Lakeside Karting! The whole team were amazing, especially the pit staff. My son was very nervous and scared at first, but they were so patient and reassuring. They walked him through everything, stood with him whole I showed him a lap, and did a start/stop test so he could build confidence before going out on track. Reception staff were just as brilliant – they kindly got me change for the vending machine and helped straight away when our crisps got stuck. Such a friendly, supportive team who really go the extra mile. Highly recommend! 🏁😊
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children who want their first karting experience — the pit staff actively coach nervous kids with confidence laps and start/stop tests before they join the track. The track layout suits casual fun and group outings more than serious competition. Families seeking competitive results may find kart-to-kart variation frustrating.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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xxnikki P
2 months ago
“Had a fantastic experience at Lakeside Karting! The whole team were amazing, especially the pit staff. My son was very nervous and scared at first, but they were so patient and reassuring. They walked him through everything, stood with him whole I showed him a lap, and did a start/stop test so he could build confidence before going out on track. Reception staff were just as brilliant – they kindly got me change for the vending machine and helped straight away when our crisps got stuck. Such a friendly, supportive team who really go the extra mile. Highly recommend! 🏁😊”
Darren Stevens
8 months ago
“The staff are friendly and helpful, a great view of the track from a balcony with up to date info of the track activity makes this a fantastic place to go and participate in some fun. Refreshments also available from a food van by the entrance, great day out Highly recommended”
Russell Bishop
8 months ago
“Lakeside is a fast flowing track laid out very well and maintained to the best standards I know as I’ve raced in Rotax max in many different tracks the staff are very helpful and keep you updated at all times if there are any changes”
Matty Clifford
a month ago
“Great day out karts are fairly fast but great fun even more so in the wet very slippery Would highly recommend for groups of people”
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Overview
Lakeside Karting runs electric go-karts for children from age 3 and faster petrol karts for older drivers on its outdoor circuit. Timed sessions include holiday fundays with multiple race heats. Birthday packages bundle exclusive junior track time with bouncy castle access. A cafe with a raised balcony overlooks the track with live timing displays. Free parking on-site. Kart performance can be inconsistent across the fleet, which affects competitive racing quality.
