1. North East
  2. County Durham
  3. Durham

About TopGear Karting

TopGear Karting in Durham gives you karting and entertainment in one! Improve your racing techniques in a basic open session or just enjoy good fun racing your kids around the track.

TopGear Karting cater for all types of go karting parties - whether kids go karting birthday parties, family days out, adult birthday parties, corporate go karting events or Christmas karting parties.

We are able to organise go kart racing events to suit your exact needs, with various go karting options from grand prix’s to karting sprints. Plus, they have no limitations regarding numbers and no experience is needed.

We Have Been Established for 25 Years!

We have been Durham's Premier Indoor Go-Karting Track since 1999! We've made many changes & improvements since then, but we've kept our service levels high and our prices low, with sessions starting from just £15pp!

Ideal for Families and Young Drivers

Our indoor track caters for all driver types, particularly families and younger drivers. Don't let a lack of experience get in the way of having some fun, our track marshals will guide you and turn you into the next Lewis Hamilton in no time!

Open 7 Days a Week

Whether it's an after school treat, a weekend activity or some half term fun you're looking for, TopGear Karting is open 7 days a week!

Adults can join in on the racing action or watch from the comfort of our cafe.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00

Term Time Monday to Friday 12:00 - 20:00 Saturday 09:00 - 21:00 Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 School Holidays: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Adult (16-18+) : £15.00
  • Child (8-15) : £15.00

Indoor Karting Available 7 Days a Week from £15pp

Special Offers Available Daily

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to TopGear Karting by visiting our attraction tickets section.

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Contact Details

Unit 13 Rennys Lane Ind. Est., Gilesgate Moor
Durham
County Durham
DH1 2RS
England

Tel: 0191 3860999

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