Please note that while the park is open year-round, our rides are only open on selected dates.
Don’t forget to check our Ride Calendar when planning your visit! Check our Park calendar today
Welcome to Wicksteed Park
Wicksteed Park, is wholly owned by Wicksteed Charitable Trust & is a Grade II English Heritage Listed Park & Garden.
The park was founded in 1921 as part of the extraordinary legacy of Charles Wicksteed which extends beyond the Recreation Park he created. As an entrepreneur & innovator Charles was also an inventor & respected successful engineer.
Our community, education and heritage activities promote the precious historic landscape, heritage rides and provide new opportunities for communities to engage and participate.
What's on!
Christmas Day Time Show
06th Dec - 15th Dec 2022
Our family-friendly daytime variety show returns to kick off this year’s festive season.
Christmas Party Nights
Grab your Santa hats, tighten up your tinsel and get ready for Christmas party nights at Wicksteed!
Magical Wicksteed
26th Nov - 24th Dec 2022
We are delighted to announce that our annual event, Magical Wicksteed is back once again for 2022!
1920s Centenary Ball
11th Feb 2023
Out of deepest respect for Her Majesty our Centenary Ball will be postponed.
Latest News
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Wicksteed Park’s Water Chute is the oldest ride of its kind in the UK. The Water Chute has been judged…
“We all know that pleasurable exercise is good for the mind and for the body. I have good reason to believe that the park I have formed in Kettering has changed the lives for the better.”
Charles Wicksteed.
Cover your car parking for a whopping 365 days with our Season Car Park Pass for just £40!*
Wicksteed Charitable Trust
The Wicksteed Charitable Trust receives no regular external funding to help maintain the park as a truly unique, freely accessible public space.
You can help to preserve the park for future generations by making donations. All money raised is used to help maintain the park and its grounds.
