Welcome to Matchams Karting, The South's Premier Karting Facility!

Our 420 metre outdoor karting circuit in Bournemouth is the ideal venue for:

Stag and Hen parties
Birthday Parties
Corporate Functions
Open Events
Or just a great day out with friends

Race on our 200cc Biz karts round the twists and turns of the fantastic Matchams Karting Circuit, long straights, fast corners and tight hairpin bends, at Matchams Karting we have it all.

Nestling in the Hampshire woodland near Bournemouth, this superb Karting venue is located a short 15 minute drive from Bournemouth town centre on the Dorset and Hampshire border. From Kids parties to 200 + corporate groups, Matchams Karting is the place to race.

Check out our new 2011 events and we look forward to seeing you on the grid soon.

Karting Experience

Our Bournemouth Karting experience in Bournemouth is perfect if you want to try Karting for the first time, get those all important lap times down, on holiday and looking for something new to do or even get some sneaky practice before a booked race event!

Our Karting experiences are run in 15 minute sessions. The longer you have the better the value! No booking required, although you must call for availability. No group required, drive alone if you wish.

Kids Karting

For the children we have our 160cc Formula K Fun Karts. Operated on a purpose built 100 metre track, these karts are perfect for the younger driver.

Arrive and Drive in Bournemouth is available throughout school holidays on Wednesdays and Fridays at just £6 a ride.

Kids Parties

We also use our fun karts for Kids Parties.

Upon booking any children's party you will be sent a package, including Matchams Karting invitations for your guests. The Kids party format includes 5 karts for 30 minutes track time. You may bring up to 10 children to the party and the track time will be divided among the group. The party is supervised by a trained marshal who will brief all the drivers before going onto the circuit and all karts are fitted with electric cut off's for extra safety. At the end of the party the birthday child will be presented with a trophy to remember a fantastic time.

Corporate

Whether you are looking to let your hair down after a meeting, looking for a venue for a product launch, want to injecting some team building into your workforce, holding your annual Christmas party or just looking for an office get together, Matchams Karting Bournemouth can accommodate.

Choose from our Grand Prix , Fast and Furious and Endurance race events for an unforgettable experience. No minimum number of drivers required. If you wish to add food to your event ask for details when you enquire.

Open Events

New for 2009 are our Open Grand Prix and Open Endurance race nights at our Karting Circuit in Bournemouth.

The Open Grand Prix nights are held on the First Tuesday of every month, and the Open Endurance nights are held on the last Tuesday of every month. Ideal for novice and experienced racers.

Our open events are fantastic for smaller groups and individuals who want more than an arrive and drive session and who want to take part in organised races.

Meet like minded petrol heads in these open events, tailored for hassle free Karting. All Open events must be pre booked and pre paid.

Coming straight from work? FREE PIZZA and SOFT DRINK at every Open race night!

Stag & Hen Parties

Just 15 minute drive from Bournemouth's town centre. Matchams Karting is the resort's closest Karting centre. Reach speeds of up to 50 mph just 1" off the ground!

Our stag and hen package is ideal for any size of group, large or small. From 3 drivers to 36 drivers, Matchams Karting Bournemouth can accommodate. Get your stag or hen event off to a great start at Matchams Karting by taking part in our Endurance race. Pit stops, driver changes, thrills and spills are all part of the action. What better way to get your weekend off to fantastic start? At the end of the all the excitement, everyone will be presented with computerised print outs, the top three teams will be presented with trophies and the winners a bottle of bubbly. All to remember a truly fantastic time.
Minimum number of drivers required: 3 people, Maximum number of drivers: 36 people
All Stag and Hen events must be pre booked and require a 50% deposit, early booking is recommended.

Please visit our website for booking details, prices, times and event timetables.