Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities

Whilton Mill runs an outdoor karting circuit at Whilton Locks (NN11 2NH) near Daventry, Northamptonshire. The complex runs two layouts (a 1200-metre international circuit and a 960-metre national circuit), fitted with Birel Art N35 390cc petrol karts reaching 50 mph, alongside a wide range of outdoor activities.

Two outdoor karting circuits: international 1200 metres and national 960 metres. Birel Art N35 390cc petrol rental karts reaching up to 50 mph. Minimum age 6 for junior activities, 12 and 14 for the adult circuits. Qualified coaching staff and a karting academy. Other activities: junior off-roading (from age 6), clay shooting (from 16), archery (from 10) and multi-activity packages. Open daily 9am-10pm. Children's birthday parties. Contact 01327 843822.

Whilton Locks sits on the Grand Union Canal, near Daventry, in Northamptonshire. The Silverstone Circuit, which hosts the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and is home to the British Racing Drivers' Club, lies around fifteen kilometres south. Althorp, the Spencer family estate and burial place of Diana, Princess of Wales, is nearby to the north-east. Daventry, a Northamptonshire market town. Daventry Country Park reservoir for walking and birdwatching. Northampton, former capital of British shoemaking, 20 km east. The Cotswolds further south-west. The canal and its locks recall the golden age of Victorian inland navigation.