Best kids' driving experiences: from mini tanks to F1
It's time to start your engines with our ultimate list of kids' driving experiences around the UK.
We all know that you have to be a certain age before being legally allowed to drive, but did you know that there are plenty of fun, safe and legal driving experiences that your child can enjoy before their 17th birthday?
From supercars to fire engines, mini tanks and 4x4s, there are lots of ways you can support young petrolheads with their passion and get them learning early.
We've put together the ultimate list of driving experiences for kids to get your little ones all revved up and ready to go.
And with the country's growing love of F1, we had to include some Formula One-themed experiences too.
While you're here, why not check out the best UK attractions for families, as well as the best rides at LEGOLAND Windsor.
Best driving experiences for kids at a glance
- Junior Crazi Bugz All-Terrain Driving Experience | £16
- Kids Electric Firefly Sports Car Driving Experience |
£25£20 (save £5 or 20%) - Junior Police Interceptor High Speed Passenger Ride |
£29£21 (save £8 or 28%) - Fire Engine Driving Experience | £52.99
- Junior F1® DRIVE Mixed Grid Karting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | £55
- Junior Supercar Thrill at The London Motor Circuit |
£158£79 (save £79 or 50%) - Indoor Go Karting for Two with TeamSport |
£98£79.99 (save £18.01 or 18%) - Junior Triple Supercar Driving Blast | £99.99
- Silverstone Youth Rally Driving | £120
- Junior 4x4 Driving | £149
- Mini Tank Driving Experience for Two | £150
- Young Drivers 2 Hour Porsche on Track with Drift Limits |
£376£188.99 (save £187.01 or 49%)
Best driving experiences for kids
Fire Engine Driving Experience
- Suitable for: ages 10 and up
Fireman Sam has been a great inspiration to many of us throughout our childhood; now your kids can translate their passion for the cartoon into the real world.
In this driving experience at five locations across the UK, you'll have the chance to drive a genuine ex-fire service fire engine during a 20-minute session, throughout which instructors are on hand.
Buy Fire Engine Driving Experience from £52.99 at Virgin Experience Days
Junior Police Interceptor High Speed Passenger Ride
- Suitable for: ages 10-17
Another emergency service driving experience, this time focussing on the police force. You won't be in the driving seat this time, due to the high-speed nature, but that won't take away from this fast-paced adventure.
The experience is available at 15 locations across the UK and includes a safety demonstration before a two mile high-speed ride in a Police Interceptor with a professional racing driver.
Indoor Go Karting for Two with TeamSport
- Suitable for: ages 8 and up
Who doesn't love going go-karting? This package includes two 15-minute sessions, with race suit and helmet hire included.
You will even get your personalised lap time emailed to you at the end – prepare for an adrenalin-filled day!
Buy Indoor Go Karting for Two with TeamSport for £98 £79.99 (save £18.01 or 18%) at Buy a Gift
Kids' Electric Firefly Sports Car Driving Experience
- Suitable for: ages 4-10
There's no need for younger kids to miss out on any of the fun! This experience is perfect for kids from 4-10, as the Firefly sports car is specifically designed for kids of this age.
Your child will be able to steer, drive and reverse in cars with a remote cut-off safety switch, allowing you to stop the car from up to 120 metres away.
Buy Kids' Electric Firefly Sports Car Driving Experience for £25 £20 (save £5 or 20%) at Wowcher
Junior Supercar Thrill at The London Motor Circuit
- Suitable for: ages 10-17
This one is for the real petrolheads. Choose between a Tesla P90d, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, Bentley Continental GT, Maserati Gran Turisma, Audi R8, Ferrari 360 Modena and a 'Police' Dodge Charger V8 to take out for a spin, after listening to instructions from an experienced motor team.
Mini Tank Driving Experience for Two
- Suitable for: ages 8 and up
If you're looking for a day out with a difference, then look no more. Venture deep into the Hampshire countryside to a specially designed tank course, where you'll battle with difficult terrain and lush green surroundings.
This particular package includes a one hour driving experience for two people.
Buy Mini Tank Driving Experience for Two for £150 at BuyaGift
Junior 4x4 Driving
- Suitable for: ages 12-16
The Junior 4x4 Driving Experience gives tweens and teens the rare chance to drive an original Land Rover Discovery. Guided by an instructor, you'll take on new skills and off-road challenges, from steep slopes to inclines and rutted tracks
Not only will this experience sharpen your driving skills, but you'll also gain insight into observation and planning.
Buy Junior 4x4 Driving for £149 at Virgin Experience Days
Silverstone Youth Rally Driving
- Suitable for: Ages 14-17
This rally experience can be booked as either an adrenaline, half day or full day experience, all of which include driving lessons and the opportunity to try out your new skills on the authentic gravel rally stage.
All experiences will take place in a fully race prepared dual controlled Nissan Micra.
Buy Silverstone Youth Rally Driving from £120 at Into The Blue
Junior Crazi Bugz All-Terrain Driving Experience
- Suitable for: ages 6-14
The Junior Crazi Bugz All-Terrain Driving Experience in Northamptonshire is another one that's suitable for younger children.
After a safety instruction session, children will be assigned a unique six-wheel buggy, which they can drive through a powered play area. Features include a log run, water splash, hills, tyre tunnel and exercise ball alley.
Buy Junior Crazi Bugz All-Terrain Driving Experience for £16 at Virgin Experience Days
Young Drivers 2 Hour Porsche on Track with Drift Limits
- Suitable for: ages 11-16
This experience is specifically designed with younger drivers in mind and is the perfect introduction to the world of driving.
Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of driving, from driving throttle to braking control, as they spend the afternoon in exciting cars like the Mazda RX8 and the Porsche Boxster.
Junior Triple Supercar Driving Blast
- Suitable for: ages 10-17
With this experience at 23 locations across the UK, young drivers will be offered their choice of Aston Martins, Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and more.
Choose between either driving three supercars for five laps or five minutes of driving time each on the purpose-built track.
Buy Junior Triple Supercar Driving Blast for £99.99 at BuyaGift
Junior F1® DRIVE Mixed Grid Karting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Suitable for: ages 8-14
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, you'll find the world's only F1 Karting experience. The track and karts are engineered with F1 technology, and the karts feature an in-screen digital display, F1® engine sounds, DRS and ERS at your fingertips.
On site, you'll also find racing simulators, some delicious food and a fan zone where you can enjoy the atmosphere of race day.
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