1 / 3Buckmore Park Kart Circuit
📍 Chatham, Greater London
Historic karting circuit operating since 1963 with a track that has developed multiple professional racing drivers. Bambino school sessions cater for children from age 5, with junior and open sessions for older children and adults.
Absolutely brilliant experience for both of my daughters. I booked my 9yr old onto a 30min 8-11yr old karting session and then managed to book my younger daughter onto a Bambino lesson 1 to go on the bambino gokarts. Both sessions were great fun for the girls! The bambino sessions are great for introducing younger drivers to gokarting before they turn 8. They practise drills, 5 at a time on a half circuit, one after another, and all get 3 x 15minutes, taking turns in two groups. It's not competitive, no racing but they get to drive a gokart and follow instructions to pass the lesson with a certificate at the end. The teachers were amazing with all of the kids, even the anxious ones, who they really encouraged to give it a go. One boy was really scared, they spent time trying to convince him to try, he took a break but they managed to get him back on with a really positive ending. I thought that was really lovely, and a good sign of good teachers adaptable to all children. My daughter really loved it and wants to book onto the next lessons as she said it was so much fun! For my eldest, she was really anxious before going on the Karting for 8-11s. The briefing was clear so she understood everything she needed to know before heading to her gokart. She got set up in her kart with seat boosters. Once on the track I could see her grin every time she drove past! We have booked a birthday party now and will be back for many more practise sessions. Buckmore Park is well run, with amazing staff everywhere you go. They want you to have a good time, and for me, being divided between my two kids on separate sessions, they made sure the girls were looked after and happy - thanks especially to Megan and Clinton as I had to let my youngest go off to the bambino lessons without me!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children from age 5 upwards who are interested in motorsport. Bambino lessons are well-structured for very young children and teach genuine safety skills alongside the fun. Staff are experienced at managing nervous children and building confidence progressively.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alli Gray
a month ago
“Absolutely brilliant experience for both of my daughters. I booked my 9yr old onto a 30min 8-11yr old karting session and then managed to book my younger daughter onto a Bambino lesson 1 to go on the bambino gokarts. Both sessions were great fun for the girls! The bambino sessions are great for introducing younger drivers to gokarting before they turn 8. They practise drills, 5 at a time on a half circuit, one after another, and all get 3 x 15minutes, taking turns in two groups. It's not competitive, no racing but they get to drive a gokart and follow instructions to pass the lesson with a certificate at the end. The teachers were amazing with all of the kids, even the anxious ones, who they really encouraged to give it a go. One boy was really scared, they spent time trying to convince him to try, he took a break but they managed to get him back on with a really positive ending. I thought that was really lovely, and a good sign of good teachers adaptable to all children. My daughter really loved it and wants to book onto the next lessons as she said it was so much fun! For my eldest, she was really anxious before going on the Karting for 8-11s. The briefing was clear so she understood everything she needed to know before heading to her gokart. She got set up in her kart with seat boosters. Once on the track I could see her grin every time she drove past! We have booked a birthday party now and will be back for many more practise sessions. Buckmore Park is well run, with amazing staff everywhere you go. They want you to have a good time, and for me, being divided between my two kids on separate sessions, they made sure the girls were looked after and happy - thanks especially to Megan and Clinton as I had to let my youngest go off to the bambino lessons without me!”
Clifford Roberts
4 months ago
“One of the bestter tracks out there for a good bit of go karting had a really good eve with the boys would recommend the simulator they have there before you go on the track to get you in the mood. Fantastic track/staff/cafe was greated with all smile and served food after with a smile in there amazing cafe would deffo be telling more of my friends to go there and woukd recommend if your reading this to visit the site as well. Also track is well maintained well done guys good job”
Sarah Wilson
3 weeks ago
“Bambino Lesson 1 - really great that little ones are able to do something so exciting but seriously to learn safety measures too, our little one learnt a lot in this 1st session, and we’ve booked the next one for July 👍”
Leigh Gordon
5 months ago
“Such a great place. All the staff are friendly and always there to help out if needed. The track itself has got to be one of the best in the country my son loves it there.”
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Overview
Buckmore Park's circuit features elevation changes, fast and slow corners, and full crash barriers across a challenging layout used since 1963. Bambino school sessions teach young children safety and basic driving skills on dedicated small karts. Junior sessions cater for ages 8-11. Simulators, an on-site cafe, and comprehensive safety briefings are part of every visit. Staff are specifically praised for supporting anxious children.



