Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit
About Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit
Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit is an outdoor, floodlit 1,100-metre Motorsport UK-licensed circuit on a 12-acre site in Sittingbourne. It combines junior and family hire karting from age nine, adult hire events from age 18, Junior Academy activity, owner-driver practice and Motorsport UK race meetings, with advance booking rules depending on the programme.
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Detailed guide
Outdoor karting in Sittingbourne
Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit is a floodlit 1,100-metre outdoor venue on a landscaped 12-acre site. The Motorsport UK-licensed circuit supports both hire-kart customers and owner-drivers.
Hire karting and driver routes
- Junior and family leisure: sessions begin at age nine and welcome individual juniors, groups and eligible family combinations.
- Junior development: Academy, practice, rookie race and club products add tuition and structured competition for young drivers.
- Adult karting: the adult programme begins at 18 and includes options for individuals, friends, colleagues and private groups.
- Event formats: the venue runs sprint and endurance hire-kart events across weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Owner-drivers and facilities
- Practice access: owner-driver days are normally scheduled on Wednesdays, selected Fridays and Sundays.
- Advance confirmation: owner-driver practice must be booked before the published cut-off; unconfirmed arrivals are not admitted.
- Competition standard: karts and racewear must meet the applicable Motorsport UK requirements for owner-driver activity.
- On-site support: hot and cold food, drinks and group catering are available around the circuit schedule.
Planning the visit
- Office hours: the circuit office publishes Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, while track sessions extend beyond those hours.
- Outdoor clothing: wear full-foot shoes and prepare for cold or wet conditions; open footwear and heels are not accepted.
- Use the right entrance details: the postal address is ME10 3RY, while the venue publishes ME10 3SY for satellite navigation.
Clubs and organisations
Circuit layouts
Adult Circuit
1100 metres · 12 corners
Junior Club Circuit
600 metres · 7 corners
Junior Hire Circuit
400 metres · 7 corners