Wicksteed Park | What's On & Events

What's On

Wicksteed park has lots happening all year round. Here you can find out what is going on and when to make planning your visit easier than ever.

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Comedy Club - November

29th November 2019

Join us for our Comedy Night! Working with The Official Comedy Club who are renowned for scooping up some of the best comedy talents around. Virtually all of their acts have appeared on TV and come highly regarded.

Wicksteed Park Bonfire Night

2nd November 2019

Join us this Bonfire Night for another Wicksteed extravaganza! This will be our 18th annual Fireworks Display which will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 5pm, with the bonfire being lit at 7.15pm and Fireworks Display at approx 8pm.

Magical Wicksteed Park 2019

Dates throughout December

Following the success of Magical Wicksteed Park last year, we are going even bigger this year! More information will be coming soon.

Christmas Party at Wicksteed Park

Various nights in December

Come and celebrate your Christmas Party at Wicksteed Park this year with our famous parties due to be bigger than ever! Find out more here!

Future Events

Heritage and High Tea

23rd October 2019

Join us to discover more about the heritage of Wicksteed Park with a short talk and guided tour that takes you on a journey through our park and even on the Train!

Back To Skool - Big Bopper Entertainment

25th October 2019

Grab your school uniform and dance the night away to the songs from Pure Genius and Big Bopper Entertainment. Fancy Dress optional, but encouraged.

October Half Term: Wicky's Little Monsters Ball

26th October 2019

Wicky Bear is holding his annual Little Monsters Ball, and he can’t wait! He and his crew will be performing some spooktacular dances as well as hosting party games and a disco.

World Puddle Jumping Championships 2019

30th October 2019

Here is your chance to set a new world record! Come to our 6th annual World Puddle Jumpin Championship, which will be bigger than ever with more puddles available!

Lantern Making Workshops

29/31 October & 1st November

29/31 October & 1st November ||Join our community and education team in the Learning space during October half term to design and make a giant willow lantern which will be used in our firework night procession at Wicksteed Park. Learn how to turn willow withes, tissue paper and glue into fabulous creations to light up the night.

October Half Term: Haunted House

October 19th - November 3rd

October 19th - November 3rd ||Do you dare take on our Haunted House? Brave the terrors in the dark, and beware of things that go bump in the night. See if you can make it to the exit, only a few survive... Are you brave enough?

October Half Term: Pumpkin Hunt

October 19th - November 3rd

October 19th - November 3rd ||Can you help Wicky this October Half Term and find his pumpkin pals? He has lost his Pumpkins throughout the park!?! Can you help him? Help Wicky get his pumpkins back, he will give you a delightful treat... Or trick for your efforts!

Loom knitted beanie hat workshop with Laura Brady

6th November 2019

A must-have for your winter wardrobe, try your hand at creating a beanie hat on one of our knittings looms during this half-day workshop with laura.

Felt Making workshop with Tracey Clarke

10th November 2019

Learn about the fascinating traditional craft felt making, during this half day workshop you will use a wet felting technique and a selection of beautiful merino wool fibres

One Day Silver jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt

17th November 2019

Design and create your own unique bangle or ring in a day. Learn a range of jewellery making techniques including a cabochon stone setting during this one day workshop.

#ThanksToYou Heritage Lottery Fund Events

November 23 - 1st December

November 23 - 1st December ||Wicksteed Park will be taking part in this year Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) #ThansToYou campaign. Find out more about the activities we are running!

Silver jewellery making evening with Beccy Gillatt

28th November 2019

Join us in the learning space to learn how to make a bracelet or textured ring in an evening.

SOLD OUT!!! Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath with Cat Minney from Rockabilly Rose

30th November 2019

Join Cat from Rockabilly Rose the florist whose contemporary designs stand out from the crowd. Each workshop will take you through step by step to make a fabulous bespoke door wreath incorporating traditional mechanics, but with more up to date flower and plant material.

SOLD OUT!!! Evening Christmas Wreath workshop with Cat Minney from Rockabilly Rose

5th December 2019

An evening workshop with Cat from Rockabilly Rose the florists, who will take you through step by step to make a fabulous bespoke door wreath incorporating traditional mechanics

Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath with Cat Minney from Rockabilly Rose

6th December 2019

Christmas Extravaganza Show

Dates throughout December

Dates throughout December ||Our family-friendly daytime variety show returns to kick off this year’s festive season. With over 30 costume changes, stunning vocalists and dancers from West End shows such as Les Misérables, Oklahoma!, Miss Saigon and Carousel, plus more

Wicksteed Park Antiques & Vintage Fair

5th January 2020

One of our most popular and long running event at the wonderful Wicksteed Park. Peruse up to 90 stalls selling a wide and eclectic range of items for all.

Martin Kemp - Back to the 80's DJ Tour!

7th February 2020

Following a series of euphoric sold-out shows around the UK in 2019, the 80s legend and TV sex symbol will be back behind the decks to spin all the best hits from the most influential era of pop.

Wicksteed At War 2020

12th June 2020

Wicksteed At War is a living history show for the whole family. The show features an action packed arena, hundreds of tanks and military vehicles with reenactors camps and battles as well as aircraft flyovers.

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