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.
Latest News
The start of a new year at Wicksteed Park has brought lots of excitement, as we get things ready to…
A three-year-old girl from Northampton has been crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion after splattering herself from head to toe in…
Our 10th annual World Puddle Jumping Championships are set to make a splash across the globe – with the number…
“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 £45!*
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.
