1 / 2Rye House Kart Raceway
π Hoddesdon, Greater London
One of the UK's oldest karting circuits offering outdoor racing from age 5, indoor laser combat, and soft play. Known for a welcoming community atmosphere and staff who support young drivers from their first session.
As an owner driver parent, I canβt recommend Rye House Karting Club highly enough! π The staff are genuinely friendly, supportive, and always make the kids (and parents!) feel welcome. The track is brilliant fast, technical, and a great place for young drivers to really develop their skills. π¨ The atmosphere in the paddock is fantastic too a real sense of community where everyone helps each other out. Itβs one of those places where passion for motorsport truly shines through. A perfect environment for both learning and racing we absolutely love it here! π
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families introducing children aged 5+ to karting in a supportive, community-driven environment. Staff provide clear safety briefings and patient guidance for first-timers. The children's track sits at the back-left of the site β head to reception first for directions.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
View all reviews β1,120 Google reviews
Mirac Borklu
5 months ago
βAs an owner driver parent, I canβt recommend Rye House Karting Club highly enough! π The staff are genuinely friendly, supportive, and always make the kids (and parents!) feel welcome. The track is brilliant fast, technical, and a great place for young drivers to really develop their skills. π¨ The atmosphere in the paddock is fantastic too a real sense of community where everyone helps each other out. Itβs one of those places where passion for motorsport truly shines through. A perfect environment for both learning and racing we absolutely love it here! πβ
Dan Rosato
6 months ago
βAlways enjoy this track - also like the stewards and marshalls and how they run things - seem to have the right balance of knowing when to throw yellow flags and stuff and when not to, so you can get a proper race in.β
dan jones
6 months ago
βBrilliant day out for a work outing. Fantastic facility and very welcoming and accommodating staff took care of everything making a great day out for everyone that went. 5 starsβ
Cosmin-Alexandru Bitica
7 months ago
βWe have been here first time, confusing to go in, where to park and what to do. As soon as you manage to get to the reception a nice young lady she will explain what is what. Track for children it is situated somewhere at the back far left of the premises. Donβt be afraid to go around the karts and cars, you are going in the right direction. Guy who explained to the kids 5 years old my son, good man and explained everything for them to understand the karts and general rules. Unfortunately the track is not wide so passing places they have been an issue. Overall 4* from me and definitely we will go back as is quite easy for us to get here. Great staff the one we came across.β
Reviews from Google
Overview
Rye House Kart Raceway is among the UK's oldest karting venues, with an outdoor circuit from age 5, plus indoor laser combat and soft play for younger visitors. Junior karting packages cater to different age groups, and development sessions are available for young drivers building racing skills. The venue hosts work outings and group events with staff managing logistics throughout.



