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!
Centenary Regatta
20th Aug 2022
Enjoy activities on the lake, wonky veg & baking competitions, traditional village fete, children’s entertainment and fantastic live music.
1920s Centenary Ball
10th Sep 2022
Book now for an evening of glamour and decadence in our Grand Pavilion Ballroom.
Oktoberfest
01st Oct 2022
The world-famous Oktoberfest is back at Wicksteed Park for the biggest night of traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drinks!
Latest News
We are delighted to announce that our grand ball, postponed last year due to Covid, will go ahead this year…
We are thrilled that our water chute, which is one of the oldest rides of its kind in the world, has…
A grand ball to celebrate the centenary of Wicksteed Park is to go-ahead 12 months later than planned, after organisers…
“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.
