Carew Karting

About Carew Karting

Carew Karting bills itself as Pembrokeshire's only outdoor kart experience, and it has a setting to match: the circuit is laid out on a former WWII airfield near Sageston, about five miles from Tenby. That open airfield space gives it a proper outdoor feel a world away from a warehouse loop, and the floodlights mean racing carries on into the evening. It's a long-standing local favourite, holding a 4.6 Google average, and the fleet of heavy petrol karts is a big part of the draw for anyone who wants a raw, mechanical drive.

The Circuit

The track is a 500m outdoor tarmac layout with a long main straight, challenging hairpins and a technical S-section, so there's room to build real speed on the straight before you have to get everything right through the twisty stuff. The karts are genuinely quick: adults drive 390cc Thunderkarts with heavy, physical steering and strong straight-line pace, while under-16s run 190cc junior karts that are speed-governed for safety on the very same tarmac. Even the junior karts surprise people with how fast they feel, as several reviewers note.

Who Should Visit

Despite its reputation as an adult, adrenaline-focused track, Carew is more family-friendly than it first looks: juniors can race from age 8 (with a height requirement around 1.35m), so parents and children can have a proper day out together, each in a kart suited to them. For groups, the venue leans into competition — arrive-and-drive sessions for casual visits, plus Super GP, Race of Champions and an Iron Man endurance race that work well for stag parties and corporate days. Anyone chasing an indoor, all-ages-in-one-kart electric experience should look elsewhere; the appeal here is fast petrol karts in the open air.

Planning Your Visit

Carew Karting is at Carew Airfield, Sageston, near Tenby (SA70 8SX), an easy detour off the A477. It runs in all weather as an outdoor track, and with floodlighting it can operate into the evening — but note it typically opens Friday to Sunday, so plan around those days. Refreshments run to vending machines rather than a full café, so it's more a focused racing trip than a lingering half-day.

All the racewear you need is provided, though some venues charge a small amount for items like gloves or a balaclava, so bring a little cash. Weekends and holidays get busy in this tourist part of Wales, so book ahead where you can and confirm current session times, prices and the junior height requirement with the venue before you travel.

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