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.
Whats on!
Autumn Half Term Fun
23rd Oct - 31st Oct 2021
Come and enjoy a fantastic family day out during October Half Term!
Nightmare Nights
23rd Oct - 31st Oct 2021
Experience our rides in the dark….can you survive our BRAND NEW scare attraction???
Annual Fireworks Display
06th Nov 2021
Enjoy our fantastic firework display, exploding away to a wonderful story and music.
Latest News
This time of year always underlines to me the truly unique and diverse nature of our park. We still have…
Artist Susan Williams has been creating contemporary art and community projects in the park as part of the Wicksteed Centenary…
Part of the @play project “Festival of Play” Join us this summer at twilight for a guided walk to watch…
“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.
