Celebrating Hilda Wicksteed
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, it is important that we turn our attention to a remarkable woman who helped shape the very fabric of Wicksteed Park.
Discover Wicksteed Park: Jerry the dog
Have you ever spotted the statue of a dog inside the rose garden? That is Jerry the dog!
Playground Design Competition 2023 Timeline
Join us on an exciting journey from crowning our winner of the Playground Innovation Awards to setting up our amazing new playground equipment, all designed by 10-year-old Mia Opoku Agyeman.
Discover Wicksteed Park’s History Through Talking Telescopes
Visitors can now learn more about Wicksteed Park’s rich past through a recent installation of telescopes around the park.
Get Involved in Wicksteed Park’s History Project
Do you have any memories of Wicksteed Park that you want to share? Get involved with our upcoming community project and have your history with Wicksteed Park heard.
Wicksteed Park Volunteers are Bringing the Roses Back!
A recent project Wicksteed’s volunteers have taken on is the return of roses to our iconic rose garden which will see a new flower bed with roses and companion plants added to the already vibrant garden.
100days, 100images, 100years
Wicksteed Park is celebrating its centenary this year having officially opened in May 1921.
Calling all budding superstars!
Are you ready to shine on the stage and show off your amazing talent? Wicksteed’s Got Talent is here, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Heritage Now
Heritage Now is a six-week placement programme with the Wicksteed Park Community and Heritage Team. The placement is a flexible programme that can be tailored to your interests and skills taking place one day a week over six weeks.