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!
Christmas Extravagansa
22nd Nov - 16th Dec 2021
Our family-friendly daytime variety show returns to kick off this year’s festive season.
Magical Wicksteed
27th Nov - 24th Dec 2021
We are delighted to bring back our Magical Wicksteed for 2021!
Masquerade Ball
04th Dec - 18th Dec 2021
Celebrate this year’s party season at a Masquerade Ball in our elegant Pavilion ballroom.
Latest News
A three-year-old girl from Northampton has been crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion 2021 after giggling her way to victory. Grace…
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…
“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.
