Buckmore Park Kart Circuit
Chatham, North Kent
Image: Buckmore ParkBuckmore Park near Chatham is an outdoor karting circuit that has been running since 1963 and where several future Formula One drivers first raced. The long track mixes fast corners, slow corners and a downhill section, with open races for adults and 30-minute sessions, a Bambino School and clubs for juniors. It suits teens, families and groups, and a session with briefing takes a couple of hours.
Highlights
- Open races and championships for adults
- 30-minute junior sessions for ages 8 and up
- Bambino School for 6 and 7 year olds
- Group packages for 12 or more drivers
- Racing simulators and an on-site cafe
Good to know
- Adult drivers must be at least 16 and 5ft (152.4cm) tall; junior karts need a minimum height of 4ft 2in (127cm)
- Drivers under 18 need a parent or guardian to countersign the indemnity form
- Spectators are welcome free of charge
- All safety wear is provided and every driver has a safety briefing
Getting there
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Buckmore Park, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QG
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