Last Updated on 13 August 2026 by Dave King
There is no go karting inside Brighton itself, but three genuinely different tracks sit within half an hour: an 800-metre outdoor circuit in the countryside, a big multi-level indoor track by the coast at Lancing, and a newer indoor track near Burgess Hill built with kids as much as adults in mind. Go karting near Brighton is really a choice between those three, and the right one depends on the day of the week, the weather and who is in the car.
This guide covers what each track actually is, the ages and opening days that decide plans, and how to pick.
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Go Karting Near Brighton at a Glance
| Track | Where | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Karting at QLeisure | Albourne, about 20 minutes north | Outdoor, 800m, floodlit | Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays |
| TeamSport Brighton | Chartwell Road, Lancing | Indoor, multi-level, electric | Daily, 9am to 11pm |
| ARKartz | Panattoni Park, near Burgess Hill | Indoor, electric, kids’ and adult karts | Friday to Sunday only |
The Outdoor One: Brighton Karting at QLeisure
QLeisure’s karting operation, trading as Brighton Karting, runs the outdoor circuit at Albourne, about twenty minutes north of the city: 800 metres, fully floodlit, and technical enough that its regulars call it demanding as a compliment. Their 270cc Sodi SR5 karts are capable of up to 50mph, and sessions run from £45 for twenty minutes of open practice, £52 to £57 for thirty, and GP race formats from £55 a head.
It is also one of the few circuits around that puts parents and children on track together in family sessions, which regulars rate as its quiet superpower. Beyond the karts, and the same site stacks clay pigeon shooting, target shooting, axe throwing and archery, which is why it anchors so many stag days: two or three activities and lunch without moving the group.
Three practical notes: it closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, it is an outdoor track, so rain changes the driving rather than cancelling the plan, and their terms require drivers to stay alcohol-free during the event and for at least 12 hours beforehand, with refusal and no refund on the table if they suspect otherwise, so the pub definitely comes after.
The Big Indoor One: TeamSport Brighton
TeamSport’s Brighton track is actually at Chartwell Road in Lancing, an electric-kart, multi-level 450-metre circuit with a banked flyover and a Monaco-style tunnel, open every day from 9am to 11pm, which makes it this list’s Monday answer and its evening answer. Racing starts from age 8, under-16s need an accompanying adult on site, and spectating is free, with a bar doing burgers, pizzas and waffles above the track, so the non-drivers have somewhere decent to heckle from. It runs kids’ parties and corporate events year-round, and it is also the one track here you can reach by train, Lancing station is about a mile away, while the other two realistically need a car or taxi.
The honest note from its own regulars: public sessions share the track, so a busy Saturday slot means traffic, stoppages and less clear racing than the session length suggests. If the group wants the track to itself, ask about exclusive hire rather than booking the open session and hoping.
The New One: ARKartz
ARKartz at Panattoni Park near Burgess Hill is the newest of the three, an indoor electric track with properly separate kids’ karts, family sessions where an 8-year-old and a parent can share the track, and adult sessions run in fifteen-minute blocks, with a two-race format, two fifteen-minute races with a breather between, for anyone who wants a proper session. It is clean, new, rain-proof and friendly, it hosts kids’ parties as well, with sessions running across the weekend, so check the live booking calendar for the first slot. The catch: it opens Friday to Sunday only, which is the single fact that decides whether it fits your plan.
For a first-timer child who is nervous, this is the gentlest front door of the three: reviews are full of staff walking kids to the track and letting them sit in the karts before committing.
Which Track for Which Day
A stag or work day out: Brighton Karting at QLeisure, for the outdoor circuit plus the shooting-and-axes stack around it.
A rainy day, a Monday or an evening: TeamSport, since it alone opens daily and late.
A kids’ birthday or a first-timer: ARKartz on a weekend, or TeamSport’s party packages any day.
A bigger group: all three take group bookings, and the Albourne multi-activity format absorbs a dozen people across stations better than a single track can.
A serious racer’s fix: the outdoor 800 metres at Albourne in dry weather, or TeamSport’s flyover-and-tunnel layout when it isn’t.
Also Worth Knowing
Check the age bands, not just the floor. TeamSport races from 8 on its open formats, while ARKartz runs cadet karts from 8 and adult karts from 14, so a mixed-age group should confirm which session type actually holds them all before booking.
Book ahead, especially weekends. All three run booked sessions, and the popular slots go first at every one of them.
Dress for it. Flat closed shoes, and nothing loose: overalls and helmets are provided everywhere, but flip-flops end karting plans at the door.
The floodlights matter in winter. The Albourne circuit’s floodlighting keeps outdoor racing going through dark afternoons, so the outdoor option does not shut down for the season, it just gets colder, and the karts do not care.
Prices move by session and day, so treat the live booking page as the price list. The QLeisure tiers above are current; the indoor tracks price per session on their sites.
FAQs
Is there go karting in Brighton itself?
No. The three tracks serving the city are at Albourne (outdoor), Lancing (indoor) and near Burgess Hill (indoor), all within roughly half an hour.
How much does go karting near Brighton cost?
At the outdoor track, £45 for twenty minutes of open practice, £52 to £57 for thirty depending on peak times, and GP formats from £55. The indoor tracks price per session on their booking pages, so check the slot you actually want.
What age can kids start?
From 8 at the indoor tracks, with ARKartz running dedicated kids’ karts and family sessions, and TeamSport racing from 8 up on its open sessions and parties.
Which track is best in bad weather?
TeamSport and ARKartz are fully indoor. The Albourne circuit runs outdoors in most weather, which regulars treat as part of the challenge rather than a reason to cancel.
Can you go karting on a Monday?
Only at TeamSport, which opens daily to 11pm. Brighton Karting at QLeisure closes Mondays and Tuesdays, and ARKartz runs Friday to Sunday.
Do you need a driving licence?
No. All three tracks run full safety briefings, supply helmets and overalls, and take complete beginners, which is most of every session.
Final Thoughts
Go karting near Brighton splits cleanly: the outdoor circuit at Albourne for the big competitive day out, TeamSport at Lancing for every-day, every-weather, late-into-the-evening racing, and ARKartz for weekends, kids and first-timers. Match the track to the day and the group, book the slot rather than chancing it, and save the pints for the podium.
