Rye House Kart Raceway

Rye House Kart Raceway runs at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire and is presented as the UK's most iconic outdoor karting circuit, with more than 60 years of racing history. The site is internationally known for training several Formula 1 champions, including Lewis Hamilton (seven-time F1 World Champion), Jenson Button, and Anthony Davidson.

Outdoor circuit with over 60 years of continuous history, open to beginners, juniors, and seasoned racers. Adult and junior programmes. Drivers Clubs for regular competitive drivers. Corporate events, group activities, stag and hen parties, and exclusive private hire. 12-hour endurance racing scheduled annually (next edition 27 June 2026). Children's birthday parties with dedicated packages. Lewis Hamilton spoke of Rye House as a great circuit run by great people, incredibly supportive throughout his career. Hours Tue-Fri 09:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00. Contact +44 (0)1992 460 895 or [email protected].

Hoddesdon is a historic Hertfordshire town in the Lee Valley. Lee Valley Regional Park (4 000 hectares along the Lee). The Hoddesdon Clock House. The Olde Bell coaching inn from 1450. Hertford county town 8 km north (the seat of Hertfordshire Council). Hatfield House Jacobean 1611 (the Cecil seat, Elizabeth I's childhood home) 15 km north-west. Knebworth House Victorian gothic and its concert park. Hitchin and North Hertfordshire. Historic Bishop's Stortford. Stansted Airport 30 km north-east. London Liverpool Street in 30 minutes from Broxbourne station. M25 ring road within direct reach. Lee Valley White Water Centre (the 2012 Olympic venue).