Battlekart Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne, Kent · Soft Play
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Our verdict
Kids
8.7/10
Novelty 10 · Fun Factor 9
Parents
6.8/10
Sanity Preservation 7 · Value 5
Brilliant, high-energy fun — but the short sessions and price will have parents wince.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
BattleKart Sittingbourne is an indoor karting experience with game modes layered over the track — racing, football and power-ups all feature in the reviews. It sounds much more like an interactive game than a standard go-kart session, which is exactly why families seem to love it. For kids, this looks like a real winner: fast karts, anti-collision tech, and enough variety to keep the adrenaline going. Several reviewers mention autistic and SEN children having a brilliant time too, with staff described as welcoming, calm and helpful. The experience clearly lands well for mixed family groups and older children who want something more exciting than soft play. The catch is the price. At around £20 for 15 minutes, several reviewers felt it was expensive for how short the sessions are. There’s also little mention of any comfortable waiting area, food, or proper customer care beyond the basics, so this is more of a fun treat than a place to linger.
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Quick read
Indoor karting with game modes, power-ups and a proper Mario Kart feel. Big hit with kids, teens and family groups, especially for something different. Great staff and safe setup, but it’s pricey and there’s little evidence of much parent comfort.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Likely yes: Venues this size almost always have a cafe.
Locate it
Sittingbourne, Kent
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is BattleKart good for kids?
Yes — reviews are very positive, especially for primary-age children, tweens and teens.
What do you actually do there?
You drive karts in game-style sessions with racing, football mode, power-ups, boosts and missiles.
Is it suitable for children with SEN?
Yes, at least according to reviews, which praise the venue as welcoming and supportive for SEN groups.
Is it good value?
Not especially. Reviewers repeatedly say it’s great fun but expensive for the short session length.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"It genuinely feels like playing Mario Kart in real life"
"around £20 for 15 minutes it's not cheap"
"safe, exciting, runs like clock work"