Go karting in Durham: 3 tracks compared

Most tracks here are also covered on Newcastle go karting. This page shows what differs: distances from the centre of Durham.

Kart365 lists 3 go karting tracks in or within about 15 miles (25 km, as the crow flies) of Durham: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor, 1 not yet confirmed as indoor or outdoor. The nearest to the centre of Durham is Karting North East in Sunderland, 8 miles.

The lowest price on file is from £42 at BattleKart Gateshead (Gateshead), last checked 3 Nov 2026. Lowest minimum ages on file: juniors from 8 at Karting North East; adults from 13 at TeamSport Newcastle.

Operators with sites here: BattleKart, TeamSport.

Part of the North East go karting guide. Distances are measured in a straight line from the centre of Durham, not by road.

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Tracks near Durham

ENTRY #01 Outdoor

Karting North East

Sunderland · 8 miles

Karting North East is an outdoor LPG-powered site in Sunderland with a 1,200 m circuit and three tracks. Karts are Sodi SR5 adults, LR5 juniors and 2Drive twin-seaters. Formats include a grand prix, an endurance race, family sessions and a Junior Karting Club, and the KNE Sprint Championship runs here. Birthday, stag, hen and team-building groups are catered for.

Length: 1200 m
From: £50
Min age: 14+juniors 8+

Last checked 3 Nov 2026 Karting North East track guide

ENTRY #02

BattleKart Gateshead

Gateshead · 13.1 miles

BattleKart Gateshead is an augmented-reality karting experience in Gateshead, using single-seater electric karts. A game is split into modes such as BattleRace, BattleVirus and BattleFoot. The site has a cafe, a bar and on-site parking, and takes birthday, stag, hen, corporate and team-building groups.

Length
From: £42
Min age: -

Last checked 3 Nov 2026 BattleKart Gateshead track guide

ENTRY #03 Indoor

TeamSport Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · 13.7 miles

TeamSport Newcastle is an indoor electric venue on Scotswood Road with a 500 m multi-level track and a starter track. Sodi RSX2 and EcoVolt Junior karts run the main track, and Sodi LRX karts the starter track. Combat Karts and Mini Racers are also offered, along with Double Drive 30/15. Parking is free, and team-building groups are taken.

Length: 500 m
From: £50
Min age: 13+juniors 8+

Last checked 3 Nov 2026 TeamSport Newcastle track guide

Comparison

Durham tracks side by side

Comparison of go karting tracks in and near Durham
Track	Place	Distance	Type	From	Min age	Last checked	Link
Karting North East	Sunderland	8 miles	Outdoor	£50	14+ · juniors 8+	3 Nov 2026	Karting North East track guide
BattleKart Gateshead	Gateshead	13.1 miles		£42	-	3 Nov 2026	BattleKart Gateshead track guide
TeamSport Newcastle	Newcastle upon Tyne	13.7 miles	Indoor	£50	13+ · juniors 8+	3 Nov 2026	TeamSport Newcastle track guide

Distance is as the crow flies from the centre of Durham; where a track's position is only approximate it is given as a rounded figure or as the nearby place. From = lowest price on file. Min age = youngest minimum age on file.

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FAQ

Go karting in Durham: questions answered

How many go karting tracks are there in and near Durham?

3 tracks are listed in and near Durham: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor, 1 not yet confirmed as indoor or outdoor.

How much does go karting cost in and near Durham?

The lowest price on file is from £42 at BattleKart Gateshead, last checked 3 Nov 2026. Each track's own from-price is in the comparison table above.

What is the youngest age for go karting in and near Durham?

Lowest minimum ages on file: juniors from 8 at Karting North East; adults from 13 at TeamSport Newcastle.

Which tracks are indoor and which are outdoor?

Indoor: TeamSport Newcastle. Outdoor: Karting North East. Not yet confirmed as indoor or outdoor: BattleKart Gateshead.

Which track is closest to the centre of Durham?

Karting North East in Sunderland is the closest to the centre of Durham, 8 miles (distances are as the crow flies, not drive time).

Which operators run tracks in and near Durham?

BattleKart, TeamSport.

How up to date is this information?

The most recent check on these tracks was 3 Nov 2026. Each track shows its own last-checked date in the table and on its guide. Confirm prices and session times with the venue before you book.

Go karting in Durham