Forget Ascot racecourse - this is an original. Everything is…read morewell worn and well used but that makes it better. The cafe is shabby looking but good food. The track is fine and the horses seem to like it. This racecourse if for proper horseracing and betting fans. There is no need to dress up in your finery and if you did you would look silly. This is a good racetrack and a good day out especially for families as there is a lot of area to run about in on a nice day. I recommend this racecourse as it is a proper racecourse and not fancy atall, so dig out your wellies and get down there.

Bath Racecourse is a distinctly average flat course and has ideas above its station. The racecourse…read moreis one of the highest in the country and due to its exposed position on the top of a hill the course drains quickly and is whipped dry by the wind. As a result the conditions are often quite firm, so you rarely get good quality horses here, though very occasionally you get some interesting maiden races with good owners/trainers represented. The stands and facilities are quite shabby, and if you go in the main grandstand on the popular meets it is really crowded and takes ages to be served at the bar. They charge extra for their 'feature' meetings, but these are just their popular meets on summer evenings/weekends, when they have a tribute band playing after racing, or it is one of their 'family fun days', or ladies evening. On the odd occasion that I do still come here (and I used to have annual membership) I go to a mid-week 'standard' meeting. However, my recommendation would be to hop on the train or zip down the M4 to Newbury. For £1 LESS than a Bath feature meeting (2009 prices) you can go to the Spring Trials Day at Newbury which includes Group standard racing, and one of the main trials races for the 2,000 Guineas and the food and facilities are much better too.

Lasertag - no category on yelp for lasertag Great fun,…read morelarge arena, Good value if you have 3 games. Using Darklight Game System.

From the owner: Gloucestershire's premier Indoor Go Karting & Lasertag Arena offers a great family day out for…read morechildren aged 4+ to adults. Our children's karting track offers great fun for kids parties from ages 4-11yrs. The senior track is awesome for 12yrs-adults and features high-speed banking corners. This is very popular for corporate team-building events, stag do's & hen parties, christmas parties, school & college outings, but is also suitable for individuals and families. The Lasertag arena has the most stunning uv artwork in any lasertag arena in the UK and is suitable for kids aged 6yrs+ to adults. The arena can handle 34 players. We also have a cafe and free car parking.

I would give U Drive cars 10/10 for our experience overall and i would definitely recommend it to…read moreall our friends and family! Such a great day out!

Hi I took my brother as a treat. The organisation was second to none. Very efficient and well run…read more Good facilities and good instructors. The only problem was the 'circuit' was simply laid out on a runway using cones. It was narrow, very short and and not demanding. Nothing like a proper racing track. Unfortunately a total disappointment.

Had a fantastic 1 hour introduction to driving for my 14 year old son. Nick, the instructor was…read morereally supportive and got him driving a manual car within minutes of getting in the car. He really enjoyed it, and the process was really smooth - we were in the car within 5 minutes of arriving. It seems the under 17 events are held on every Saturday, and then once a month on the last Sunday, but book up fast. Lois helped us book a future drive, and was really helpful too. Great experience!

I recently visited Drift Limits for a supercar driving experience, but unfortunately, my encounter…read morewas marred by several concerning issues that significantly detracted from the overall enjoyment. Firstly, the booking process was misleading and seemed geared towards upselling unnecessary upgrades. Initially advised to pay an extra £60 for an automatic car, I later discovered that the chosen experience could accommodate automatic cars without this costly upgrade. This approach feels disingenuous and left me questioning the integrity of their customer advice. Secondly, despite booking and paying for 8 laps per person, we were told we would only receive 4 laps each. This inconsistency and lack of transparency in fulfilling the booking are deeply disappointing. Moreover, the overall organization and management of the event were severely lacking. We booked for a 2:00pm session but ended up waiting for hours due to overbooking issues & only got in a car after 4:30pm. This mismanagement not only caused frustration but also resulted in wasted time and undermined the special occasion we were there to celebrate. Additionally, the condition of the car provided was substandard and unacceptable. The vehicle displayed signs of neglect, including visible moss growth between the mirrors and malfunctioning windscreen wipers. Such poor maintenance reflects poorly on Drift Limits' commitment to customer satisfaction and safety. - Drift Limits have denied these issues to me but I saw them very clearly. To make matters worse, my attempt to address these issues directly with Drift Limits was met with a dismissive response. Their reply was brief, and they did not seem interested in investigating or acknowledging most of the issues raised, instead deflecting by referring to terms and conditions that were not adequately disclosed prior to the experience. In summary, my experience at Drift Limits was marred by misleading practices, poor organization, and a lack of attention to basic service standards. I would caution anyone considering their services to thoroughly evaluate alternatives before committing to Drift Limits. They value money more than customer service. I expect Drift Limits to respond to this review with an explanation for each point how somehow it was the customers fault & explained in the t&c's I accepted etc, but based on my experience, I cannot recommend trusting their response in the slightest.

This is perfectly located, and a heck of a lot of fun when you visit with a group of friends, a hen…read moreparty, or just to see how fast you can make it round the track. I attended as part of a charity event event, and everyone was delighted would experience.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Decent prices and a decent track, if a little short.read more

Drive Tech, is actually nearer to Chippenham than Bristol but it's only a 20-30 minute drive away…read moreso I thought it may still be useful to pass comment! There are two levels of car driving available - a modern go-kart racing track for juniors and adults, and a more serious off road driving course only available for people holding full driving licenses. One of those things which is great for an expensive birthday / Christmas present or simply a treat of your really into cars and driving. There's a junior Birthday package available for an hour and a half of fun for up to 10 little drivers, it costs £350 so isn't cheap but promises to be an exciting experience all round.

From the owner: The no 1 driving centre providing super sensational skid courses, adrenaline fuelled karting and…read moremuddy marvellous 4x4 adventures. Public, corporates, stag and hen, fun days out!

Lights out, and away we go to Birmingham's best Kart track…read more This track stands out above all the others in the local area due to its challenging layout and new (as of May 2015) Bizkarts that present a challenge to the experience and novice karter alike. The circuit is almost a Kilometre in length and rewards experienced drivers, so not only will you notice an improvement in your lap times over the course of your event but repeated bookings will lead to a serious lowering of your times. And there's always a helpful member of staff around to give you advice on how to further improve your technique. Novice karters will have all the advice and equipment needed to ensure their first time behind the wheel is as enjoyable as possible, while more experienced karters are free to bring their own race suit and helmet if they so desire. Despite being outdoor, the track isn't weather dependant either, waterproof race suits will be issues and a lot more fun is had in the wet for those brave enough to master the slippy conditions! The circuit caters for the usual stag dos,birthday parties and corporate team building events, but once a month the always popular "open" events are for more experienced Karters to really tear up the track. These usually happen on the first sunday of every month. There is an arrive and drive option too, on Saturdays from 10-3pm. There is also a Junior circuit, for children from the age of 8 upwards, which is ideal for kids Birthday parties.

This is a nice play to go with a group of friends or work colleagues for fun. It's normally busy on…read morethe weekends, but the best way to beat this is by booking your session in advance. They provide one to one lessons if you're interested in taking your karting skills to the next level, but that you cost you more.

Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium may be a Stadium where you see Greyhounds going head to head. But this…read moreStadium is also home to the Birmingham Brummies Speedway team. I have been here on a couple of occasions and this is a great place to watch Speedway. I had the privilege of interviewing some of the riders on an Open Day and also the fans. There are restaurant facilities available at the Stadium so if you are hungry then you can go there. If it does rain then there is always a chance the Speedway meetings could be postponed so do check if this is the case. It is a great sight seeing the bikes go around the Perry Barr track at quick speeds and it is worth coming down here to watch live Speedway. Prices for coming to see the Speedway are not that expensive and believe me it is worth the money. This is also a place where you can have stag and hen nights. Phone the above number to find out more.

I've lost count of the amount of times I've been told I'm going to the dogs but last weekend I…read moreactually did. I was a first time visitor to Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium and I've gotta tell yah, I was VERY impressed. I'm not a gambling man and I haven't a clue when it comes to betting but it couldn't be easier, there are plenty of friendly staff on hand to explain all you need to know and there are lots of "self bet" machines dotted around the stadium. Bets start from 50pence and there's a race every fifteen minutes so I had plenty of chances to win but lady luck wasn't with me on this visit. Talking of ladies, I noticed "the dogs" was a popular venue for Hen parties, there was a large group of ladies quaffing bottles of bubbly and seemed to be having a great time. It got a little chili this evening so my partner and I retired to one of the track-side bars where the atmosphere was just as good watching the races on large TV screens. We didn't eat but plates of food that kept passing us looked tasty. Different and an all round great night out.

Hazelwell Park is a funny little park. It's on a slope, which makes it frequently a bit…read morewater-logged at the lower end. It's also not actually all that little - it's deceptively large. Part of the Rea Valley cycle route runs through it and it backs almost onto the Pershore Road, which makes it that nice mix of green space and inner city. It never looks particularly neat or landscaped - however a good deal of thought seems to have gone into the children's play area, which they seem to be continually developing - adding the occasional swing or climbing frame. Due to this, its relative peace and quiet and easy accessibility to the good folk of Stichley, it's quite popular with locals with little ones in tow. Even though you always have to wear your wellies, almost year round. Apart from the children's play area the park consists of a large area of open space and the banks of the River Rea; which suggests something for everyone. It's still a pretty well-kept secret, as far as Birmingham parks are concerned.

This is one of the best parks in Brum to get up close and personal with the River Rea, which runs…read moredirectly through it. During summer months the river bank is alive with nature and it's a great spot to take the kids to pick wildflowers and mess about in the water. Aside from the river bank it's a fairly standard park. There is a pretty good children's play area with swings and such that is well maintained and safe and there is a small football goal if you want a kickabout - although the sloping nature of the park, and the fact that there is only 1 goal means it isn't great for a 'proper' game. When this place comes into it's own is during a winter snowfall, hence the 4 stars. At the rear of the park, just by the allotments, there is a BMX cycle track that has a fairly decent hill. This makes for an ideal sledging venue that gives a pretty decent run with a few bumps provided by the covered BMX track. Remember this place next time it snows!