Popular Teamworks Karting site in Northampton listed as industrial unit after permanent closure
The much‑loved Teamworks Karting venue on Harvey Reeves Road, in the St James Industrial Estate, has been placed on the commercial property market after closing permanently at the start of 2026. The karting centre, which had operated in Northampton for around 25 years, now appears to be marketed for industrial or warehouse use rather than leisure.
Local families and motorsport fans had frequented the circuit for decades: the venue held a 4.5‑star rating from 876 Google reviews, reflecting its popularity. Now the former premises – covering about 50,000 sq ft – is being advertised with a monthly rent in excess of £25,000 and a rateable value quoted at around £140,000.
“Unfortunately, after decades of serving the local community, the venue permanently closed its doors. Teamworks officially announced the closure, citing that the industrial site was being entirely redeveloped. While Teamworks stated they are actively looking for a new location in Northamptonshire, the Harvey Reeves Road circuit is officially gone for good.”
The property listing indicates the site could be offered as one fully secure and independent property by combining two units on the estate. The marketing focuses on warehouse and industrial occupiers rather than leisure operators, signalling a likely change of use if a new tenant is found.
Local impact and future prospects
The closure removes a long‑standing recreational option for children, families and amateur racers in Northampton. Teamworks had been part of the leisure landscape on St James Industrial Estate for roughly a quarter of a century, attracting repeat custom and school‑group visits.
There has been no detailed public statement from Teamworks beyond the notice that the industrial site was being redeveloped and that the company was seeking another location in Northamptonshire. The company has been contacted for further comment.
With the site now pitched at substantial commercial rents and a high rateable value, the economics of re‑establishing a leisure venue at Harvey Reeves Road appear challenging. Local operators seeking affordable family attractions may therefore need to look elsewhere in the county, or await Teamworks’ search for a new facility.
Key figures from the commercial listing
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Site area | approx. 50,000 sq ft |
| Monthly rent | more than £25,000 |
| Rateable value | around £140,000 |
The listing’s emphasis on industrial use is in line with wider pressures on business estates to prioritise logistics and warehousing, particularly where sites are large and securely enclosed. For residents who once viewed the karting circuit as a destination for parties, events and regular family visits, this represents a tangible loss of amenity.
- Teamworks Karting closed at the start of 2026 after about 25 years of operation in Northampton.
- The former site is now marketed as warehouse/industrial space, for a rent of over £25,000 per month.
- Teamworks says it is looking for a new Northamptonshire location, but the Harvey Reeves Road circuit has been described as gone for good in the listing.
Residents and local councillors may wish to follow up with the site owner and the local planning authority to establish likely future uses and any proposed redevelopment plans that could affect traffic, employment and leisure provision in the St James area.
For now, the listing marks the end of an era for a venue that became a fixture for generations of Northampton families, even as it opens the door to a new commercial chapter for the site.
