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!
May Half Term
28th May - 05th Jun 2022
You know it’s nearly Summer when the boats make their return to our beautiful Lake!
The Queens Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch
05th Jun 2022
Christmas Day Time Show
06th Dec - 15th Dec 2022
Our family-friendly daytime variety show returns to kick off this year’s festive season.
Discover the Fun Rides, Nature & Heritage at Wicksteed park
Such wonderful adventures and rides to discover at Wicksteed Park!
Latest News
This year’s Wicksteed at War event has been cancelled after it was decided it would be inappropriate in the light…
Visitors can enjoy a wonderful new farmyard attraction and meet the animals now the park has opened for the 2022…
A three-year-old girl from Northampton has been crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion 2021 after giggling her way to victory. Grace…
“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.
