NOTICE: Permissive footpath closed from 3rd November 2025

October 17, 2025

NOTICE: Permissive footpath closed from 3rd November 2025

NOTICE

The permissive footpath that runs along the River Ise from Barton Road to Cheyne Walk will be closed on Monday 3rd November for 4-6 weeks to carry out river restoration works.

This vital work will reconnect the Ise Brook with its floodplain by lowering and widening the banks of the river, reinstating the water ditches, and creating wetland scrapes with a spring-line pond.

The project aims to help with flood mitigation, improve river health and increase biodiversity to the surrounding meadows.

Thank you for your patience.

Other News

Visitors can now learn more about Wicksteed Park’s rich past through a recent installation of talking telescopes around the park.

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.

Wicksteed Park’s Iconic Water Chute Voted as UK’s Best Historic Ride

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.

celebrating 100 years of the water chute

Celebrating Water Chute Centenary

One of the oldest surviving water-based rides in the world and the oldest ride of its kind in the UK is celebrating its centenary – by making a splash! The iconic Water Chute attraction was built in 1926 by Wicksteed Park’s founder Charles Wicksteed, the creator of swings and slides as we know them today. It was a forerunner to many of the theme park rides now popular across the world.

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."