Rye House Kart Raceway

Rye House Kart Raceway is an outdoor karting circuit in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, run by Motorsport World Limited. The venue runs public sessions for adults, juniors and bambino/electric karts plus owner/driver and endurance events.

The track is noted locally as the circuit where Lewis Hamilton began his karting career and is regularly used for corporate bookings, parties and competitive club events. Contact details and opening hours are published on the venue website.

A compact, fast outdoor circuit with a mix of short straights and technical corners suited to both novice sessions and competitive racing.

Look out for:

• Public hire sessions for adults, juniors and bambino/electric karts.

• Club and owner/driver race days plus occasional endurance events (eg. organised 12-hour races).

• Basic trackside facilities, briefing areas and marshals; expect outdoor waiting spaces.

• The circuit’s historical connections to grassroots British karting.

Best way to experience it:

Book a public session or join a hosted corporate/party booking to get a full briefing and supervised track time; arrive early for registration and safety briefing and bring suitable clothing for an outdoor activity.

• The venue publishes opening hours: Tue–Fri 9:30am–10:00pm; Sat–Sun 9:00am–10:00pm.

• Contact by phone +44 (0)1992 460 895 or email office@rye-house.co.uk for bookings or enquiries.

• Sessions cover a range of ages—check the site for junior and bambino/electric options before arriving.

• Events (eg. endurance races) are scheduled on the venue calendar; verify dates in advance.