Dunkeswell Raceway
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VerifiedDunkeswell Raceway operates from the former RAF Dunkeswell wartime airfield near Honiton in Devon, at the heart of the Blackdown Hills AONB. The 750-metre outdoor circuit carries a karting heritage of more than 50 years through its Dunkeswell Kart Club, one of the longest-running clubs in British karting.
The 750-metre outdoor track runs year-round under Dunkeswell Raceway and Dunkeswell Kart Club. Formats cover Arrive & Drive, Sprint Races, Grand Prix, the Combat Lab, and group packages. Partnerships with Motorsport UK, the ABKC (Association of British Kart Clubs), JAG Rotax, and Honda support engines and championship racing. A bar and bistro serve food on site. Infrastructure improvements run on a 2025 programme. The venue suits novice and experienced drivers, birthdays, stag and hen parties, and corporate events. Bookings on the official website.
Dunkeswell sits within the Blackdown Hills AONB (370 km² of red-sandstone hills between Devon and Somerset). Honiton 8 km south is known for Honiton Lace (18th-century, royal supplier) and the Allhallows Museum. Exeter Cathedral (12th-century gothic) and Exeter Roman Wall reach 25 km south-west. The Jurassic Coast UNESCO 2001 (185 million years of stratigraphy along 154 km) lies 25 km south. Lyme Regis and its ammonite fossils. Sidmouth Victorian seaside town. Dartmoor National Park 1951 reaches 40 km west. Exmoor National Park 1954 50 km north. Beer fishing village and Branscombe. Cadbury Castle Iron Age hill fort.
Source: Google • Verified on 24 April 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunkeswell Raceway an indoor or outdoor circuit?
Dunkeswell Raceway is an outdoor circuit in Honiton. More speed on generally longer layouts, but the weather plays a part: best avoided in heavy rain or frost.
Do you need to book to drive at Dunkeswell Raceway?
At Dunkeswell Raceway, bookings go through the phone at +44 1404 891450. Recommended especially on weekends and during school holidays. Weekday daytimes, you can often turn up without booking.
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Closed-toe shoes required
No sandals, flip-flops or heels. Sneakers or sport shoes.
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Saturday slots fill up fast, especially during school holidays.
Helmet and hairnet provided
The circuit provides the helmet and hygiene cap. No need to bring your own.
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