Buckmore Park Kart Circuit — Attraction in Tonbridge and Malling

Book this as a spur of the moment, experience for two. It was a 30 minute race session on a cold January night. We arrived, ample parking which felt safe and secure. We signed in at the desk and everything was explained to us, the person accompanying me was a complete novice to this experience so they were put at ease by the instructions. We received a full safety briefing, and a demo of how the karts worked, as well as rules, track etiquette and safety practices. We were given freshly clean overalls, gloves, balaclavas and a guide aided us with a correctly sized helmet. We were then lead to our karts where we were adjusted so the comfort and position was suited to each of us. Then we went on track. We did dreadful, but the track was fun, lots of high speed elements with intricate corner portions. Their LED flag system worked great and if anyone needed assistance on track they were there immediately. The karts were fast, well maintained and good good fun. The session was over in a flash, and we were back to the locker areas (where there are free lockers to use) in what felt like a blink of an eye.

The facilities were clean, well maintained and perfectly sign posted. There was an onsite cafe area for snacks and refreshments (payable).

Buckmore is a great karting venue, the cost is moderately high for just a casual experience to just go and do, but on further investigation, it's on par with price for the other circuits in the South East.

The experience of driving at night was also exhilarating.

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I've been coming here since I was 16 (for my 16th birthday actually) and I'm now 27, every year was fantastic and had plenty of marshals on the race track who quickly stopped the race if an incident occurred or if someone was hurt.

Yesterday was absolutely diabolical, people have been replaced by their machines and so many mistakes were made and the lack of safety on the track was a massive concern for me & my group. Multiple high speed crashes & injuries last night to which me & my brother were not even seen to after the race even though we asked multiple times to be seen but fell on deaf ears. I'm suffering from bruising/bruised ribs & slight whiplash and my brother has more severe whiplash. We understand that accidents happen BUT the same kart that went head on into my brother (on purpose!) was the same kart that had kept clipping me & everyone else earlier and eventually smashed into me whilst turning into a corner at full speed, he was not black flagged yet my friend was for something he didnt do (apparently directly swearing at a member of staff). He talked it out & they apologised for getting it wrong but that was his whole night ruined as he only did 11 laps!

Really ruined the whole experience for us. What happened to the rib padding too? Because now I'm really suffering for it & on my birthday. Thanks for a terrible experience. Oh and the medic mentioned he smokes weed to my brother & his breath stank of alcohol, you're lucky he wasnt a police officer....

Our experience at the 6-hour race on June 15 at Buckmore Park was nothing short of exceptional. The event was meticulously organized, demonstrating a level of professionalism that set a high standard for karting events. The race officials were strict yet fair, ensuring that rules were applied consistently and justly to all participants. This created a level playing field that was both challenging and rewarding. The atmosphere at Buckmore Park was incredibly welcoming. From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with smiles and were eager to assist with any questions we had. Their friendliness and openness made us feel right at home and added to the overall positive vibe of the event. They were always available to provide information and support, which was particularly appreciated given the dynamic nature of a 6-hour endurance race.Despite the rain, which could have dampened spirits, the event remained thoroughly enjoyable. The wet conditions added an extra layer of challenge, but also excitement, to the race. It was impressive to see how well the circuit handled the rain, maintaining safety without compromising on the thrill of the race.We had a fantastic time navigating the track, and the sense of camaraderie among the participants was palpable. Everyone was there to enjoy the sport and push their limits, creating a competitive yet friendly environment.

In conclusion, our experience at Buckmore Park's 6-hour...