The Wicksteed Model Show

This is an external event held at Wicksteed Park.

 

Join the Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club for the first ever Wicksteed Model Show on 18th and 19th April from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

The model displays will all be undercover (apart from those at the model boat pond and the Crawler Trucks ) so even if the weather is bad there will be lots to see.

  • Model Boat Club members will be displaying some of their wonderful model boats and ships and also operating them at the park’s heritage model boat pond.
  • Visitors will be able to try their hand at operating our radio controlled boats and trying out our hobby for real.
  • There will be four wonderful fully operating model railway layouts.
  • We will have a number of large scale radio controlled model aircraft displayed in our marquee (no flying is possible).
  • Regular demonstrations of model jet engine operation will take place on the Terrace. High speed jet aircraft are powered by these masterpieces of miniature engineering.
  • Crawler Trucks will be performing over a very tricky obstacle course, demonstrating their amazing skills in climbing the most demanding challenges.
  • Haulage Trucks too will be demonstrated, tackling complex manoeuvres with their big articulated trailers.
  • The art of plastic kit building and especially painting will be on show, along with demonstrations by Models for Heroes, a most worthy charity giving valuable support to former and current armed forces and emergency personnel.

The show is free to enter, parking charges will apply.

 

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Customer Reviews

"Had a wonderful day at wicksteed in half term. Not overly busy, children went on all the rides and as many times as they wished. We booked wristbands for them on line and was great value for money. Staff were all friendly and professional. Love being able to go back to a place I lived as a child with my own child and nieces and nephews."
Emma
"We booked the day before as we knew it would be warm but not too hot. The number of places to pick up wristbands was pretty good so you weren't to be queuing for ages. The ride operators were so lovely and if no one was in the queue they let my daughter stay on. She had the best day ever. Though saying that the queues never got very long which was really handy, especially if you have restless kids."
India
"Fabulous day out, pre-ordered wrist bands and love you do a 'family of 3' option ❤️ All staff were super helpful and cheerful, no long queue times and site was all clean and tidy. All on a sunny day in half term so it was busy but never felt crowded. Thank you"
Claire
"Fantastic day with my grandchildren aged 4 and 2. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful. The “ Time for Tots” day was excellent value- very easy to book- just the perfect sort of rides available made even more enjoyable as no queues. A big thank you to everyone who is involved with Wicksteed Park."
Shelley
"This historic fun park and country park has something for all ages. There is a parking fee but it is low and supports the charity which owns and runs Wicksteed Park. There are a variety of rides for children of all ages. Without children, the park has great views, walks, miniature train, garden, etc. We had a drink at the Carousel Cafe, coffee and cake was great and sat on a nice table outside on the veranda."
Robert
"Had a wonderful time in the park today! Had lunch at the garden café, brioche baguettes and jacket potatoes, and the food was amazing !! Generous portions and super tasty! Staff in there were lovely, smiley and helpful, with lots of recommendations about what to do in the park! We took some cakes home too and they were also fab!! Will definitely be back."
Lucy