Plan your visit
How to find us, where to park, what to expect on the day and what's on at the Apex Lounge, all just off the M4 near Chippenham.
Apex Lounge bar (not karting)
Bar: Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm
Bar: Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Karting times differ.
We're at Hangar 88, Hullavington Airfield, just off junction 17 of the M4, close to Chippenham.
Free parking: we have a large free car park on site. It's accessible and on the same ground-floor level as the karting centre. There's no EV charging on site.
Approximate drive times
Chippenham: about 10 minutes
Malmesbury: about 10 minutes
Corsham: about 15 minutes
Calne: about 20 minutes
Swindon: about 25 minutes
Bath: about 30 minutes
Bristol: about 30 minutes
Trowbridge: about 30 minutes
Cirencester: about 30 minutes
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
M4 Karting
Hangar 88
Hullavington Airfield
Chippenham
SN14 6GU
Sat nav tip: please don't use the postcode, as it takes you to the wrong side of the airfield. Enter 'M4 Karting' instead and it will bring you straight to our door.
Arrive 30 minutes early. Check-in is 30 minutes before your session. If you arrive later, you may miss out on track time.
Wear closed shoes. No flip-flops, Crocs or sandals.
Race packs. Gloves are required for all drivers, and balaclavas are required if you use our helmets. Gloves and balaclava packs are £5 for open sessions.
Register before you arrive. You can create your racer profile online to speed up check-in.
Age and height rules. Juniors must be 8-13 and at least 130cm tall. Adults must be 14+ and at least 150cm tall. Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18+) who stays at the centre for the whole visit. Heights are checked at the centre.
Kids and adults race separately. Adults and children don't share the circuit at the same time.
Our sports bar is right next to the circuit, so you can relax and watch the racing before, after or between sessions. Non-drivers and spectators are welcome.
Bar opening times (karting times are different): Monday to Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-10pm.
Drinks and snacks: the bar serves drinks and snacks such as chocolate and crisps. We don't serve hot food at the moment.
Things to do: four Rasson pool tables, augmented reality darts, classic darts and live sport on 12 screens showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
We're open 7 days a week. Karting session times depend on bookings, so check availability on our booking page. Bookings are paid in full online, and we don't take bookings by email.
Book online or call us on 01666 838234. Planning a party or a work do? See our Christmas parties or Exclusive Grand Prix events.