Whilton Mill

Unclaimed listing Whilton Locks, Daventry, Northamptonshire · Operated by Whilton Mill Ltd Checked 11 Aug 2026

Circuit layout pending — we only publish geometry from OpenStreetMap or the operator, never drawn by hand.

Cost per minute on track
£1.50

We calculate this the same way for every track

Length
1200m
Type
Outdoor
Circuits
3
Access
Hire karts & owner-driver
Min age
6 years
Min height
122cm

About the track

Whilton Mill near Daventry runs three outdoor circuits on one site, which makes it unusually flexible. The 1200m International Circuit is the headline one, with a 960m National Circuit and a 450m Mill Circuit alongside it. The operator has been running for over 35 years.

The three circuits split by age rather than just by length. Bambinos from 6 and cadets from 9 drive the Mill Circuit at 1.22m to 1.55m. Adults use the same circuit from 12, but need to be 1.55m or taller, so the height bands run in opposite directions. The National and International circuits are 14 and over at 1.4m.

Junior sessions run a progression system that few tracks bother with. Novice drivers learn the basics and then follow an instructor. Once an instructor signs them off, Intermediate sessions have them lapping behind the instructor for the first ten minutes and alone for the second.

It is a working race venue as well as a hire circuit. Owner-driver kart practice runs most Wednesdays on the International Circuit for classes from Bambino through Senior, and bike practice runs over the summer for mini moto and pit bikes. The Break Pad restaurant on site cooks to order and has a licensed bar.

Which circuit can they drive?

Different circuits here take different ages, so the headline minimum isn't the whole story.

International Circuit — 1200m Adult hire kart Maximum height 1.9m. Also used for owner-driver kart and bike practice.
14+140cm
National Circuit — 960m Adult hire kart Maximum height 1.9m.
14+140cm
Mill Circuit — 450m Bambino kart, ages 6 to 8 · Cadet kart, ages 9 to 11 · Adult hire kart, 12 and over Junior sessions run for 1.22m to 1.55m. The 12-plus adult session on the same circuit needs 1.55m or taller, so the height bands run in opposite directions.
6+122cm

Racing your own kart

You need your own kart and safety equipment, meaning helmet, gloves and race overalls, and the kart must be in good working order. All practice must be booked online in advance, with no pay on the day, and bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.

ClassesBambino, 6 to 8 · Cadet, 8 to 12 · Mini, 11 to 14 · Junior, 13 to 16 · Senior, 15 and over
PracticeKart practice most Wednesdays on the 1200m International Circuit. All classes from 10:00 to 16:00, with bambino, cadet, inter and junior from 16:00 to 20:00. Extra dates in school holidays. Bike practice runs over the summer.

Sessions and prices

Set by the track. You book direct — we don't add a fee.

Mill Circuit arrive and drive — 20 minutes 450m circuit, 12 and over at 1.55m. No minimum booking.
£30per driver
Bambino Novice — 20 minutes Two 10-minute sessions for ages 6 to 8, following an instructor after learning the basics.
£30per driver
Cadet Novice — 20 minutes Two 10-minute sessions for ages 9 to 11 on the Mill Circuit.
£30per driver
Bambino or Cadet Intermediate — 20 minutes Requires a Novice session and instructor sign-off first. One session behind the instructor, then one alone.
£30per driver
National Circuit arrive and drive — 20 minutes 960m circuit, 14 and over. No minimum booking.
£42per driver
International Circuit arrive and drive — 40 minutes Two 20-minute sessions on the 1200m circuit, 14 and over.
£75per driver
Owner kart open practice From. Most Wednesdays on the International Circuit. Book online in advance.
£35per driver
Bike open practice Per bike. Mini moto and pit bikes up to 200cc four-stroke or 120cc two-stroke. Maximum 102db on a drive-by.
£45per driver
Corporate events From, per person, plus VAT.
£50per driver
Real cost for two drivers: £60. No compulsory extras — what you see is what you pay.

Good for

Arrive & driveBirthday partiesStag & henTeam buildingGrand PrixTeam enduranceTuition & race school

Planning your visit

Accessibility

  • Restaurant on site with breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on the time of your visit, and all dietary requirements catered for.
  • Balaclava and gloves included free on adult arrive and drive sessions.

Questions people ask

How young can children drive at Whilton Mill?

Six, in the Bambino sessions on the 450m Mill Circuit, provided they are at least 1.22m tall. Cadet sessions run for ages 9 to 11 on the same circuit.

Which circuit will we be on?

It depends on age and height. The Mill Circuit at 450m takes juniors from 6 and adults from 12 at 1.55m. The 960m National and 1200m International circuits are both 14 and over, at 1.4m to 1.9m.

Why do juniors have a maximum height?

Junior sessions run from 1.22m to 1.55m, and the adult session on the same circuit starts at 1.55m. A tall eleven-year-old moves into the adult session rather than being turned away.

What does a session cost?

Twenty minutes on the Mill Circuit is £30, and junior novice and intermediate sessions are also £30 for two ten-minute runs. The National Circuit is £42 for twenty minutes, and the International Circuit is £75 for two twenty-minute sessions.

Do I need to buy a balaclava?

No. Adult arrive and drive sessions include a balaclava and gloves free, which is unusual. Most tracks charge for them.

Is there a minimum group size?

Not for arrive and drive. Corporate events start from £50 plus VAT per person.

What is the difference between Novice and Intermediate junior sessions?

Novice drivers learn the basics and then follow an instructor for the whole session. Intermediate needs an instructor sign-off first, and drivers lap behind the instructor for the first session then on their own for the second.

Can I practise with my own kart?

Yes. Open practice runs most Wednesdays on the 1200m International Circuit, from £35, for Bambino through Senior classes. You need your own kart, helmet, gloves and overalls, and all bookings must be made online in advance with no pay on the day.

Can I ride a bike there?

Over the summer months, yes. Mini moto and pit bikes up to 200cc four-stroke or 120cc two-stroke, at £45 per bike. Super Moto bikes are not permitted, and bikes need baffles or DB killers with a maximum of 102db on a drive-by.

Is there food on site?

Yes. The Break Pad restaurant cooks fresh to order, serves breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on the time, caters for dietary requirements and has a fully licensed bar. It can also be hired privately.

Getting there

Whilton Locks, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2NH
01327 843822

Where this came from

  • circuits, pricing, eligibility — https://www.whiltonmill.co.uk/individuals/arrive-drive/ (Operator's own site)
  • owner practice, classes, bike practice — https://www.whiltonmill.co.uk/individuals/owner-practice/ (Operator's own site)