staff were so lazy and always implied that they wanted to go home. If you are looking for go…read morecarting never go here

I was a little skeptical about go-karting when mein Deutsch sherpa suggested it for a team…read moreactivity. And after the safety video, I was a touch nervous. But once I got out on the track, I loved it! When you go as a team you'll get three turns on the track. I found this to be the perfect amount of karting. A couple of pro tips: Wear as little as possible under the suits - it gets hot! (t-shirt and underwear should be the max) Wear comfortable, closed toed shoes (ideally sneakers) Never use the brakes if you want to win! Our group had a mix of folks who drive every day and someone who doesn't even have a license, but it was a blast for everyone. Highly recommended!

I had no idea, that go-karting is sooooo much fun! Wow...I really thought I was being magically…read moretransported into a game of Super Mario Kart, when we were all racing along the track. Fantastic! The Raceway is located in the Docklands, about a ten-minutes ride from the O2/North Greenwich tube station. Conveniently enough, they offer a shuttle service that brings you to and from the location. Once we arrived at the track...all giddied up with excitement...we were given our racing suits - funnily enough they were green ones and red ones, so that we indeed looked like Mario and Luigi. After a brief saftey (insider joke) video demonstration, we gathered at the "pit" to watch as the group ahead of us was circling around the race track. To be honest, I had never done this before and I was a little bit nervous about the upcoming "task", but that fear would go up in smoke very soon... Here's what's happened: we were a group of 12 people and as soon as it was our turn, we were led to our respective karts and we were then able to familiarise ourselves with our "machine". Then, we had a 10-minute practise round, were we were able to test out our boundaries, such as: how fast can you go; how sharp can you turn without spinning; what does it feel like to bump into someone etc. Then it was time to get serious: we were lined up in order of how well we'd done during the practise round...and then, as soon as the 5th red light blinked, we kicked the gas pedals and were magically transported into aforementioned video game. Seriously, it was so much fun: personally I enjoyed overtaking people most (don't we all???). The race lastest for 30 minutes and while this is quite a long time, I didn't get bored at all. In fact, there was so much happening: people got stuck on the race track after taking a curve too closely; people were bumping into you (or the other way around) when they needed to pass each other; and above all there were the race marshalls who would wave their flags to tell you to slow down or to be careful. After the race was over - all of us being quite sweaty - the award ceremony took place right away. Afterwards we all settled down in the bar to discuss the race over a couple beers. Very nice! Note: I'm giving this venue 5 stars - just because I had so much fun and I think that alone deserves a good rating. However, there were a few things that I think could be improved, such as the customer-service-orientedness of the crew or the coziness of the bar/restaurant. Overall though: thumbs up and I'm already thinking of when I'll be back next time!

HORRIBLE the staff were sooooo rude and disrespectful! I found roaches in the toilet ROACHES BLOODY…read moreROACHES!!! When I went to inform the staff of my ghastly discovery I was told to shut up and mind my own business I felt so threatened by their lack of professionalism so I asked to speak to the manager, the manager then called me names such as a "dirty little monkey" and a "stupid female dishwasher who should have stayed in the kitchen" I couldn't believe what I was hearing so I ran away and cried. as I was sitting outside a rat ran past the car park I was so disgusted but the little rat came and asked me what's wrong so I explained to him the situation he then told me not to worry about it and he gave me a little forehead kiss he then went into the establishment and bit off the managers ear and handed it to me :) that really brightened up my mood and made me feel better about the situation as for that manager I hope he learned his lesson that little encounter with the rat should teach him not to be sexist.

Hard to believe nobody has written a review of this place! It is one of my favorite outdoor tracks…read morewith regular practice days even throughout the winter (can't say as I brave it post sept tho). Open practice is reasonably priced and costs about £40 for 30/40 mins in single engine 4 stroke kart. That might not sound like much for your money but unless you are regular outdoor karter believe me it is long enough on what is a challenging track for novices or indoor karters. Being single engine karts they are light enough for women to handle, my girlfriend likes to come along and have a go and some other tracks karts are too heavy for her to handle for more than 15/20 minutes. Buckmore also has great amenities. It is a fun day out for the guys or a mixed group. If you want a good go-karting experience that is more challenging than an indoor track this is great place to go.

very helpful staff they are very good at what they do and offer so very good advice i use dartford…read morekarting for everything and they always seem to be the cheapest and have everything in stock also engine rebuils etc are at a good price. the shop is easy to find only a few minutes from bluewater.

From the owner: Dartford Karting is that largest stockist of Karting equipment in the UK with over 8,000 product…read morelines in stock for collection or mail order.

I was once enlisted with the task of entertaining some children. Now as I'm not the most child…read morecentric and maternal of people, I wasn't entirely sure what to do with them. They were shouty. Full of energy. Liked throwing and climbing on things. A bit like me, really. So I decided that we would do something that would excite and then tire them in equal measure, so they didn't spend time asking me questions on the long bus ride home , following up each of my responses with the word Why? until I ran out of answers and my head exploded or something. So Go-Karting was the choice. Ridiculously sanitised yet giving the appearance of danger; therefore keeping the parents' minds at rest while ensuring the little ones weren't bored to tears. And the Oasis Karting Project is a centre with a difference; in that they use karting as a vehicle to teach young people life skills. No, I didn't think it was possible either, not at those speeds. But you can apparently. It's all about showing young people how to operate within clear boundaries, take measured risks, develop self control, responsibility and patience. I assumed this venture had been set up by a social entrepreneur; the mission statement was telling. They do a whole range of other activities as well; from outdoor climbing, long walks; and games. They're well looked after here and they have summer camps that take them out to explore the great outdoors. They're a charity too, so you can donate if you really like what they do and their teams of volunteers enables them to keep the costs low.

From the owner: Right Track Project is a youth led go-karting circuit based in Stockwell, London. RTP offer a range…read moreof karting options for children of all abilities, aged 8+. We also deliver mentoring and training services as part of our youth support and development training programme, Pitstop, for children aged 13+. We are one of three children's play projects managed by youth charity, Oasis Play.

This Party was brilliant . Each child had lots of goes on the go karts. While they were waiting…read morethey had glitter tattoos and face paints to keep them occupied there was a bouncy castle and at the end they were given a driving licence each which the kids went nuts over, a medal and a really lovely certificate with their names on. All the staff were very friendly and organised the children well. We held it in Parliament Hill School Camden which had free parking and had a relaxed atmosphere. Claudio was amazing with kids. I would deffinately recomend having a party with him. He gave my boy a gorgeous trophy with his name engraved on it and Jack had a lap of honour. Jack said it was the best party he's ever had. He sleeps with his trophy next to his lamp. Hes very proud of it.

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Wooo hoooo, I'm a speed daemon with my butt cradled in plastic and placed on an electric motor. Yes…read morereaders, this weekend I took part in a 14-year-old boy's fantasy... I went go karting! So I have a friend , we'll call her TeaPot, and it was her birthday. She suggested coming here on an afternoon and enjoying a few laps on the track. A little nervous (well actually a lot nervous) we paid our £20 and went to be kitted out with helmets and bright yellow jackets and trousers. It's at this point that I realise that most of the people I am about to race are under the influence! This is about to get interesting, maybe I should have had a stiff gin before stepping onto the track?! Panic! Never fear though, after a few laps I was starting to feel like a prob and have even recovered from the humiliation of being given a bumper seat due to being a little person. It's super fun and I'll so go again, I felt that it was a bit pricey and the staff were surly. Also, where was the trophy for the winner? Where, I ask you? I should have got a certificate for my safe driving, I only crashed once... okay, okay... twice!

It was my first Go Kart experience. The staff were really…read morefriendly and I really enjoyed it. Comparing this to many other places that I researched in London, it seems like they offer great value for your money £25 for 8 laps 2 times Overall as a beginner , I am pleased !

I am very disappointed in the level of customer services this company has as I've raised a…read morecomplaint for health and safety issues and karts not performing not being able to turn corners without having to slam brakes to kick out the back of karts. It took over 5 days to get acknowledgment as I had to send 3 emails every other day. I then got a reply fro. The director giving a load of crap refusing to give s full refund for the party of 6. But was offering a free return for all of our party of 6 back to same track. We have refused this offer and wrote back to the director and he hasn't replied yet again and its been 4 days ago. We shall all start small claims court proceedings against lakeside karting The staff were brilliant on the day but the level of customer services after the event is atrocious. Also the overalls they give you stink of people's sweat which made me feel sick after. Feel free to experience the same dont say you haven't been warned

Visited Lakeside Karting on Junction 30/31 M25 Thurrock 20/11/2011 We were in a group of 16, the…read moreday consisted of 5 minute practice, two 10 minute races and a final 20 minute race. I am very dissapointed with this particular Karting centre as their rules around failing to stop on a red light with real mittigating circumstances were extremly harsh, one lap into the first race and they disqualified me, all other places I have been to would bring you off and make you sit out a few laps or the first race and let you back in, as these centres are not advertising for pro Karters but for amatuers wanting a good time with their friends. It cost £85.00 with no refund policy, very strict rules for amature Karting, it takes all the fun out of it, to top it off there was a lot of stop starting with serious accidents that went un noticed and were handled poorly, much more dangerous in failing to see a red light on the first two corners, very un enjoyable experience for those who have driven karts many times before. I will never recommend this Karting centre and having read various other reviews, I am not at all surprised.

Is a bit off hand, but easy to reach by public transport. We went to North Greenwich and then took…read morea bus (8 stops) The place is in an industrial area and is literally next to the Thames Barriers, worthy to see if you have never seen them before. We booked an hour of laser tag with 3 games. It was really fun, more than expected. You dont need to run but you will get sweat a lot. Bring appropriate shoes and clothes as your shoes will get dirty and have fun. Great for a group experience. Then you can go for drinks to the O2 in Greenwich.

I went here on the glorious Monday Bank Holiday weather of the 27th of May. I don't think I've ever…read morehad 2 hours pass so damn quickly! This place is pretty tucked away, it's right next to the Thames barrier pretty much. The venue itself in first sight is tiny, but when you get into the play arena's, WOW! the size of these arenas are immense and amazing. They are fun to run around in, and they are a great looking and great playing feel. I would gladly go back. Just a shame this one time I went, they offered a turn up and play deal. Normally you'd need to book, they need to do the turn up and play more often.