We are excited to announce the first of this year’s new additions – a fantastic new 25-metre high Ferris Wheel. The wheel, named The Garden Wheel, will be one of the largest in the region and will offer breathtaking views…
The start of a new year at Wicksteed Park has brought lots of excitement, as we get things ready to help fill 2023 with amazing memories. We are encouraging everyone to keep their eyes and ears peeled for announcements in…
A three-year-old girl from Northampton has been crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion after splattering herself from head to toe in mud. Luna Rudd, from Kingsthorpe Village, wowed the judges of Wicksteed Park’s 10th annual World Puddle Jumping Championships with her…
Our 10th annual World Puddle Jumping Championships are set to make a splash across the globe – with the number of entries expected to set a new record. Competitors taking part in the event, launched today (Thursday, October 20) and…
Wicksteed Park’s Water Chute is the oldest ride of its kind in the UK. The Water Chute has been judged as the country’s Best Historic Ride in the 2022 UK Theme Park Awards. The iconic attraction was built by the…
It is amazing when all the hard work which people put in at Wicksteed Park is recognised, so it was particularly pleasing to receive two accolades in recent weeks. Firstly, we are thrilled to have been named as one of…
We are delighted to announce that our grand ball, postponed last year due to Covid, will go ahead this year – and tickets are now on sale. The event will go-ahead in the park’s Edwardian pavilion ballroom on Saturday September…
We are thrilled that our water chute, which is one of the oldest rides of its kind in the world, has been nominated for a national award in the 2022 UK Theme Park Awards. Winners will be decided by a public…
A grand ball to celebrate the centenary of Wicksteed Park is to go-ahead 12 months later than planned, after organisers vowed it would not become a victim of Covid lockdown. The luxurious and stylish event was originally due to be…
Racers are gearing up for the return of our thrill-packed Soap Box Derby – with entries now open for this year’s event. The contest encourages competitors to use their ingenuity and imagination to create karts capable of tackling a challenging…
