July 30, 2026

Water Chute Appeal

Help Protect Wicksteed Park’s Iconic Water Chute.

Restoring the Water Chute today, so families can continue making memories tomorrow.

For 100 years, the Water Chute has been one of Wicksteed Park’s most loved and recognisable attractions.

For generations of families, that famous splash has become part of childhood memories, family traditions and visits to Wicksteed Park.

Today, this much-loved heritage attraction needs our help.

Essential roof restoration work is required to protect the future of the Water Chute and ensure it can continue delighting visitors for generations to come. To help make this happen, Wicksteed Charitable Trust has launched the Water Chute Appeal to raise £30,000 towards these vital repairs. But this appeal is about far more than restoring a roof.

It’s about protecting an important part of Wicksteed Park’s history, preserving one of Britain’s most iconic historic rides and ensuring future generations can continue making memories at the home of children’s play.

There are lots of ways you can support the appeal. Whether you choose to make a donation, organise your own fundraiser, volunteer your time, become a Friend of Wicksteed, support us through your business or simply help spread the word, every act of support makes a difference. Together, we can help protect one of Wicksteed Park’s most treasured attractions and ensure it continues creating smiles, laughter and memories for the next 100 years.

Love Wicksteed. Get Involved.  Donate Here.

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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