Apex Kart Chester

Go-kart racing just outside Chester - this is the sort of place that'll either thrill your kids senseless or leave you wondering why you've paid good money to watch them bump around a track for twenty minutes. Apex Kart Chester sits in Flintshire, close enough to the city that you won't waste half a day driving there, far enough that it feels like a proper outing.

It's indoor racing, which means weather won't ruin your plans - always a plus in North Wales. The track itself is decent enough; nothing that'll get petrolheads particularly excited, but genuinely fun if you've got children who are old enough to drive safely. Expect helmet hire, a safety briefing, and the usual pre-race nerves from anyone doing it for the first time.

Best suited to families with kids aged eight and up, or groups of mates after something competitive. Adults without children might find it a bit tight for thrills, but it's worth a go if you're bored one afternoon. Allow an hour or so from arrival to finish, maybe longer if there's a queue.

Stay at Fir Trees Caravan & Lodge Park just 2.5 miles away and you've got a genuinely convenient base for mixing kart sessions with exploring Chester itself - the medieval walls, the racecourse, the River Dee. Or pick Oakwood Farm Touring Park if you prefer something slightly quieter. It's the sort of activity that justifies a weekend away when you've got younger passengers who'd otherwise spend the journey asking if you're there yet.