Raceworld Indoor Karting

Racing around a track at full throttle while your kids are safely strapped into a kart behind you - that's the draw of Raceworld, an indoor karting venue just outside Exeter. It's the sort of place where you'll spend two hours maximum, but those two hours will involve a fair bit of adrenaline and at least one argument about who got the better line through the chicane.

The setup is straightforward: you pay your entry fee, get briefed on safety, then take to the track in electric or petrol karts depending on what they're running that day. The indoor circuit means weather never ruins your plans, which matters when you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Ladram Bay or Haven Devon Cliffs - both a short drive away. Families with kids aged eight upwards will get the most from it; younger children often find the waiting around tedious, and the actual driving time can feel brief once you factor in the briefing.

It's worth checking their website for current pricing and whether they offer group discounts, because the cost-per-person can add up quickly with a full family group. Best time to visit is midweek if you can manage it - weekends get rammed with school groups and corporate team-building sessions, which kills the fun factor.

Honest assessment: it's good for a rainy afternoon or breaking up a longer holiday, but don't expect a full day's entertainment. Think of it as a 90-minute adrenaline hit rather than a destination in itself.