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BattleKart Gateshead

Play & Activity Centre · Tyne and Wear, England · Unit 4 Riverside Metro, Delta Bank Road, Gateshead, NE11 9DJ

BattleKart Gateshead is a play & activity centre in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £20 · Child £20 · Family £80
Official BattleKart page: augmented-reality karting opposite the Metrocentre (Unit 4 Riverside Metro, Delta Bank Road, NE11 9DJ). Peak pricing in school holidays, off-peak Monday-Thursday in term time; prices shown at booking, so the figures here are from listings.
Opening timesTerm time: Mon-Thu 4-10pm, Fri 12-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm. School holidays: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm.
Best time to goWeekend daytimes; book ahead.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesUsually ages 8+ for driving (BattleKart goes by height); younger ones can watch
Drivers must be at least 1.45m tall; any age above that.
If it rainsIndoor track - runs in any weather
Parking73 free on-site spaces.
FoodBar and café upstairs by reception (stairs only, no lift).
Money saverLook for junior or family sessions and off-peak slots
Top tipsElectric karting with projected video-game tracks; drivers must be 1.45m or taller.
What to packClosed-toe shoes, comfy clothes, hair tie for long hair

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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