Drive Day

Brands Hatch & Buckmore Park Driving & Karting Day

Karting at Buckmore Park …

… is more than a day out – it’s a true motorsport experience at one of the UK’s most iconic racing venues. Set in the Kent countryside, Buckmore Park has been delivering high-adrenaline karting since 1963 and remains the benchmark for outdoor circuits in Britain.

From the moment you arrive, you’re racing on a track built to challenge. The fast, flowing layout combines sweeping straights, technical corners, and elevation changes that reward skill, precision, and confidence. This is outdoor karting at its best—authentic, demanding, and hugely rewarding.

Buckmore Park’s reputation is built on pedigree. World-class drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button began their racing journeys here, and today the circuit continues to attract everyone from first-time drivers to serious competitors. Every session carries the feel of a professional race environment.

The experience is fully managed and designed for maximum excitement. High-performance karts, expert safety briefings, and well-structured race formats ensure drivers of all abilities get the most from every lap. Whether it’s an arrive-and-drive session, a group event, or a corporate race day, Buckmore Park delivers.

If you’re looking for speed, competition, and unforgettable racing, Buckmore Park sets the standard.

Driving at Brands Hatch …

… is motorsport in its purest form, and experiencing it from behind the wheel elevates it to something unforgettable. The day begins with the Caterham 7, a car that strips driving back to fundamentals. Light, agile, and brutally honest, it rewards precision and commitment. Every input matters, and every lap sharpens your connection to the circuit’s flowing corners and dramatic elevation changes.

Stepping into a Formula 4 car raises the intensity another level. Low-slung, aerodynamic, and immensely responsive, it delivers a true single-seater racing experience. Acceleration is immediate, braking zones arrive fast, and the grip through high-speed corners is astonishing. It’s a thrilling reminder of why Brands Hatch has produced generations of elite drivers.

The Toyota rally cars bring a different kind of excitement. Built for aggression and control on the limit, they demand confidence and quick reactions. Sliding through corners, managing weight transfer, and harnessing raw power makes every lap dynamic and visceral.

Together, the Caterham 7, Formula 4, and Toyota rally cars showcase three distinct disciplines of motorsport, all on one legendary circuit—making a drive day at Brands Hatch an exhilarating celebration of speed, skill, and adrenaline.

Group 1 Programme Brands Hatch – Buckmore Park
(may be subject to change)
7:30am – Hospitality Suite opens at Brands Hatch
7:45am – Guests register and breakfast is served
8:30am – Group 1 Event Briefing
9:00am – Meet your instructors and get driving at Brands Hatch!
12:30pm – Group 1 Served Lunch in the Hospitality Suite
1:15pm – Group 1 Coach Transfer to Buckmore Park (30 mins)
1:45pm – Meet your instructors and get driving at Buckmore Park!
4:45pm –  Group 1 Coach Return to Brands Hatch (30 mins)
5:15pm – Group 1 Arrival at Brands Hatch

Group 2 Programme Buckmore Park – Brands Hatch
(may be subject to change)
7:30am – Hospitality Suite opens at Brands Hatch
7:45am – Guests register and breakfast is served
8:30am – Group 2 coach transfer to Buckmore Park (30 mins)
9:00am – Meet your instructors and get driving at Buckmore Park!
12:00am – Group 2 return to Brands Hatch (30 mins)
12:30pm – Group 2 Served Lunch in the Hospitality Suite
1:15pm – Restart for more adrenaline fueled fun at Brands Hatch!
4:45pm –  Group 2 Driving Concludes