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Go karting in Dorset

3 tracks across Dorset, 1 indoor, 1 outdoor and 1 not yet typed, with prices from £16 to £53. Compare prices and ages, and find the nearest track to your town.

South West Dorset

Dorset at a glance

Comparison

Dorset tracks side by side

Comparison of go karting tracks in Dorset
CircuitTrackTownTypeLengthFromAdultsJuniorsLink
Clay Pigeon Raceway Dorchester - 815 m £16 14+ - Clay Pigeon Raceway track guide
South Coast Karting Christchurch Outdoor 500 m £30 13+ 8+ South Coast Karting track guide
TeamSport Bournemouth Bournemouth Indoor 450 m £53 13+ 8+ TeamSport Bournemouth track guide

From = lowest price on file for each track. Adults and Juniors = minimum ages. All 3 checked 3 Nov 2026.

By town

Nearest go karting track to your town

The two nearest tracks to 16 Dorset towns, in straight-line miles. Some towns are closer to a track over the county border.

Blandford ForumBournemouthBridportChristchurchDorchesterFerndownGillinghamLyme RegisPooleShaftesburySherborneSwanageVerwoodWarehamWeymouthWimborne Minster123
  1. 1Clay Pigeon Raceway
  2. 2South Coast Karting
  3. 3TeamSport Bournemouth
Nearest go karting tracks to Dorset towns, straight-line miles
TownNearest trackNext nearest
Blandford Forum TeamSport Bournemouth 13.4 mi South Coast 15.2 mi
Bournemouth TeamSport Bournemouth 3.1 mi South Coast 4.3 mi
Bridport Clay Pigeon Raceway 11.2 mi Dunkeswell Raceway (formerly Mansell Raceway) 22 mi Devon
Christchurch South Coast 5.2 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 7.6 mi
Dorchester Clay Pigeon Raceway 9.1 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 22.8 mi
Ferndown South Coast 2 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 4 mi
Gillingham Clay Pigeon Raceway 18.7 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 25.2 mi
Lyme Regis Exeter 15.7 mi Devon Dunkeswell Raceway (formerly Mansell Raceway) 15.9 mi Devon
Poole TeamSport Bournemouth 3.3 mi South Coast 6.9 mi
Shaftesbury Clay Pigeon Raceway 20.5 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 20.7 mi
Sherborne Clay Pigeon Raceway 8.3 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 28.8 mi
Swanage TeamSport Bournemouth 9.9 mi South Coast 12.7 mi
Verwood South Coast 6.6 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 8.9 mi
Wareham TeamSport Bournemouth 10.7 mi South Coast 14.3 mi
Weymouth Clay Pigeon Raceway 15.3 mi TeamSport Bournemouth 25.5 mi
Wimborne Minster TeamSport Bournemouth 4.6 mi South Coast 5.5 mi

Pick a track

Which Dorset track suits you

  • TeamSport Bournemouth

    First time, or a wet day

    An indoor track. From £53, adults from 13.

  • South Coast Karting

    Young children

    Juniors from 8 (over 125 cm). TeamSport Bournemouth also takes juniors from 8.

  • South Coast Karting

    Outdoor speed

    The longest outdoor circuit in Dorset at 500 m, with 200cc adult, 120cc cadet hire karts.

  • 2 tracks

    Racing and leagues

    Clay Pigeon Raceway (IKR (Clay Pigeon IKR series)) and South Coast Karting (adult, junior and cadet championships (monthly meetings)).

  • 2 tracks

    Kids parties

    Kids parties at South Coast Karting and TeamSport Bournemouth. 2 of the 3 sell gift vouchers.

All tracks from A to Z

The 3 go karting tracks in Dorset

ENTRY #01

Clay Pigeon Raceway

Dorchester

Clay Pigeon Raceway is a track at Wardon Hill, near Dorchester, with an 815 m circuit and Sodikart GX390 hire karts. Sessions run from 10 minutes up to an hour, split into 10 to 20 minute stints. The venue has a cafe and hosts the IKR and EPS race series.

Length
815 m
From
£16
Min age
14+
Last checked Clay Pigeon Raceway track guide
ENTRY #02 Outdoor

South Coast Karting

Christchurch

South Coast Karting is an outdoor 500 m track in Christchurch. Adults drive 200cc Biz karts and cadets use 120cc models, with mixed family sessions. Group formats include Mini Prix, Grand Prix and Super Prix, and monthly adult, junior and cadet championships run alongside the Crown of the Coast. Live timing, online results and parking are provided.

Length
500 m
From
£30
Min age
13+juniors 8+
Last checked South Coast Karting track guide
ENTRY #03 Indoor

TeamSport Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's indoor circuit, on Wallisdown Road, measures 450 m and runs Biz EcoVolt GT and Junior karts. Kart and Bat pairs karting with Sixes Cricket, and a kart and simulator package is also sold. The site has a bar, wifi and free parking with disabled bays, and the lower level and viewing areas are wheelchair accessible.

Length
450 m
From
£53
Min age
13+juniors 8+
Last checked TeamSport Bournemouth track guide

FAQ

Go karting in Dorset: questions answered

How much does go karting cost in Dorset?
From £16 at Clay Pigeon Raceway (10 minutes) to £53 for the cheapest session at TeamSport Bournemouth. Each track's from-price is in the table above.
Is there outdoor go karting in Dorset?
Yes, 1 of the 3 tracks is outdoor: South Coast Karting.
Is there indoor go karting in Dorset?
TeamSport Bournemouth in Bournemouth is an indoor track in Dorset. Clay Pigeon Raceway is not yet marked indoor or outdoor. The nearest other indoor tracks are over the border in Devon and Hampshire.
What age can kids go karting in Dorset?
From 8. Junior minimum ages and heights: South Coast Karting 8+ (125 cm), TeamSport Bournemouth 8+ (120 cm).
Where can I have a karting party in Dorset?
South Coast Karting and TeamSport Bournemouth take kids parties. All 3 take corporate groups.
Which go karting track is nearest to Dorchester?
Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorchester, 9.1 miles in a straight line, then TeamSport Bournemouth in Bournemouth at 22.8 miles. The town table above covers 16 towns.
Is off-road karting the same as go karting?
No. Off-road karting uses buggies on dirt or grass courses and is a different activity. The tracks on this page are tarmac circuits with hire karts.

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