WHERE: Mudchute Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP
WHEN: 10am – 4pm Thursday 30 July 2026
HOW TO ENTER: Download an application form below and send to enquiries@londonplay.org.uk by 20 July 2026
Our much-loved Go Kart Build and Race will be returning to Mudchute Farm once again in 2026, thanks to funding from the Barbara Ward Children’s Foundation.
Make soapbox style go karts from scratch and then race them. Playworkers, community organisations or groups are invited to sign up teams of children to take part in this day of proper adventure. Up to 15 teams will arrive to find a pile of wood, wheels, some metal bits and a few tools waiting for them. They will surpass their own expectations by building a fully operational vehicle, ready to push over the finish line! Teamwork, creativity, strength, technical skills, agility and cooperation will be some of the challenges for the team to take on.
Each group should comprise between 6-8 children and at least two adults accompanying them. No experience is necessary – London Play’s go kart engineers will be on hand to help.
Schedule is below.
11.00am Arrival
11.15am Mandatory health and safety briefing
11.30am Build starts
14.30pm Build complete, group photo and parade lap of field
15.00pm RACES! This year we will have more races, so more children in each team can be part of the races.
15.50pm Prize giving
4pm Event ends
