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!
Soapbox derby
16th Jul 2022
Soapbox Derby is back! Sign up today for both Junior and Senior competitions!
Centenary Regatta
20th Aug 2022
Enjoy activities on the lake, wonky veg & baking competitions, traditional village fete, children’s entertainment and fantastic live music.
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
Racers are gearing up for the return of our thrill-packed Soap Box Derby – with entries now open for this…
Easter only seems like yesterday but already the excitement is starting to grow as we prepare to open every day…
This year’s Wicksteed at War event has been cancelled after it was decided it would be inappropriate in the light…
“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.
