Birdwatching at Wicksteed Park

January 10, 2025

Birdwatching at Wicksteed Park

Did you know that Wicksteed Park is home to a wide variety of bird species?

We are the perfect destination for enthusiasts and amateurs alike to take part in birdwatching at Wicksteed Park!

The RSPB’S Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 is taking place this January from the 24th until the 26th, making it the perfect time of year to visit the park for bird watching. You can pick up RSPB’s guide from our reception area during the dates above to help support their survey. Find out more about the RSPB’S Big Garden Birdwatch here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

To celebrate all the birds that call Wicksteed Park home, there will be a photo exhibition in the Learning Centre displaying beautiful images of birds taken in our park. You can visit this exhibition on the following dates:

Thursday 16th of January 10am – 3pm

Wednesday 22nd of January 11am – 1pm

Thursday 23rd of January 10am – 3pm

Saturday 25th of January 11am – 2pm

Wednesday 29th of January 11am – 1pm

Thursday 30th of January 10am – 3pm

If you do visit the park to partake in some birdwatching at Wicksteed Park and manage to capture some of the spotted birds on camera, we would love to see your photos or videos! Send these over to us on Facebook or Instagram!

Other News

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.

What to do at Wicksteed Park this Spring!

Are you looking for some fun and exciting activities to do this Spring? Wicksteed Park is the place for you! From our rides and attractions, to children's parties and a nature festival, to adults only events, there is something for everyone! Here is what you can do at Wicksteed Park this Spring!

The Wildlife Lodge

Kettering Nature Group (KNG) is working with Wicksteed Park to create something special: a building that will be alive with wildlife. This project, called The Living Lodge, will turn an ordinary structure into a sanctuary. Bat boxes, bird boxes, insect hotels, climbing plants, and rainwater features will all be part of the design. Every wall and corner will be used to give nature a home.

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

"Treated my nieces to a day at Wicksteed Park during Easter. They had an amazing day from start to finish, when buying our tickets, we were informed of the rides that were closed, we went on all the rides that were open, multiple times, hardly any queuing. For lunch we stopped for food at Lighthouse Bites, the food was cooked fresh and my nieces really enjoyed it. When the park finally closed, the girls were so disappointed their day had come to an end, we decided to spend some time in the free play park, the park was busy with happy children, lots of climbing frames and different play equipment to try. All in all, my nieces had the best day and we are planning on coming back in the summer!"