What to do at Wicksteed Park this Autumn
Are you looking for some fun, exciting and spooky activities to do this autumn?
Wicksteed Park is the place for you! From our rides and attractions, to children’s parties and adults only events, there is something for everyone!
Here is what you can do at Wicksteed Park this autumn:
Time for Tots
Get your little ones outdoors to explore our most popular toddler rides for little ones to enjoy at Time for Tots! Whilst you’re here, why not come join us in a nature or craft activity or say hello to Wicky Bear during his park walkabouts!
Rides open include: Astroslide, Carousel, Pig ‘N Putt (Crazy Golf), Roundabout, Meerkat Manor, Wicksteed Railway and Wicky’s Farmyard. Rides and attractions will be open from 10am until 4pm.
Wristbands are £10 per person online and £12 on the day, with children under 0.9m free with a paying adult. £3 individual ride tickets will also be available to purchase.
Don’t miss out Time for Tots, find out more and book your wristbands online NOW: Time for Tots – Wicksteed Park

Oktoberfest
Sip, sip, hooray – Oktoberfest is coming to Wicksteed Park on the 4th of October from 7:30pm.
Get into the Oktoberfest spirit, with over 90 minutes of Entertainment from the one-of-a-kind Bavarian themed Party Band, ‘The Oomparty Band’. Keeping the party going, this amazing band will be followed up with a disco by DJ Big Bopper Entertainment.
Tickets to this brew-tiful party are £20 per person when you book online in advance, or £25 on the day subject to availability. Parking is included in your ticket.
Don’t miss out on an evening of Prost, cheers and beers – find out more and book your tickets to Wicksteed Park’s Oktoberfest party now: Oktoberfest – Wicksteed Park
Crafternoon
Unleash your inner creativity at one of our weekly adults Crafternoon sessions!
These fun craft sessions take place every Thursday and is a great opportunity to explore different types of art and meet like-minded individuals.
Sessions run from 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm!
Spaces are limited so make sure you pre-book by heading to our website, so you don’t miss out on an afternoon of creative fun: Crafternoon – Wicksteed Park

Halloween Half-Term and Weekends
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Wicksteed Park for Halloween Half-Term and Weekends!
We’re open for October Weekends on the 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th of October, and for Halloween Half-Term daily from the 25th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. Come along from 10:30am to 4pm each day for frightfully good fun the whole family will enjoy!
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.
Attractions open for Halloween are Halloween Haunt Chapter 2, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig ‘N’ Putt, Roundabout, Cups and Saucers, Lighthouse, Carousel, Sway Rider, and Wicksteed Park Railway.
Don’t miss out on Halloween at Wicksteed Park – find out more and book your wristbands NOW: Halloween Half-Term and Weekends – Wicksteed Park

Heritage and High Tea
Join us for a delightfully spooky afternoon of tea and ghost stories at Wicksteed Park’s Heritage and High Tea event on the 18th of October!
There will be a delicious spread of tea, hot drinks, alongside a selection of scrumptious treats, all provided by the students at Tresham College.
As you sip your tea and nibble on tasty treats, listen to a fascinating talk by Adrian Perkins, the author of a series of books called ‘Ghost Detective’ which details 30 years of investigating haunted locations around Northamptonshire.
Tickets to Heritage and High Tea are £13.50 per person, with only 40 spaces available and they are selling out FAST.
Don’t miss out on this excitingly haunted edition of Heritage and High Tea, find out more and book your tickets online NOW: Heritage and High Tea – Wicksteed Park
Halloween Craft and Reader Fair
Step into a world of magic and mystery on the 11th and 12th of October by 5th Time’s a Charm! Explore over 20 spooky stalls and meet 6 talented readers and psychics ready to share your own personal message or reading.
Wander through a wonderland of Halloween delights, face painting, witches’ wares, tarot readings, bone readers, spooky sweets, and so much more! All stall holders will be in full Halloween costume, adding an extra touch of enchantment to your visit.
Don’t miss this magical weekend of fun, fright, and fascinating finds, perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages!
THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT HELD AT WICKSTEED PARK.

Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball
Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween party at Wicksteed Park with Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball on the 30th of October! Get into the Halloween spirit by dancing along to spooky tunes and playing wickedly fun party games. Wicky Bear will be there with his Halloween friends, ready to meet you all and join in with all the fun!
And it wouldn’t be a Halloween party without any costumes, so we strongly encourage you to come along in your favourite fancy dress outfits.
Child tickets are £7 each and adult tickets are £2.50. Don’t ghost the fun – find out more and BOO-k online NOW: Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball – Wicksteed Park
Zombie Train
For one night only on 31st October, two special Zombie Trains will depart the railway station at 5.10pm and 5.30pm.
Limited spaces to this free spooktacular upgraded service are available to book online for anyone purchasing a wristband or family wristband for visits on 31st October only.
Book early to avoid disappointment: Halloween Half-Term and Weekends – Wicksteed Park

Annual Fireworks Display
Ignite your night at Wicksteed Park’s dazzling annual fireworks show on the 1st of November 2025!
Get ready for a sparkle-tacular evening of excitement starting from 5pm. Before the fireworks show kicks off you can enjoy live stage entertainment featuring Big Bopper, Wicky Bear and friends, as well as a thrilling fire show.
Wicksteed Park’s Carousel and Sway Rider will be open for £3 per person per ride, as well as exciting travelling fun fair rides!
For a limited time, you can secure your spot at our highly anticipated fireworks event for only £5 per person when you grab the Early Bird tickets! This scorching deal only lasts until the 30th of September – book your tickets NOW so you don’t miss out!
If you miss out on the Early Bird deal, tickets will be £7 per person from the 1st of October until the night of the fireworks display.
Car parking is free from 5pm and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Don’t miss out on a thrilling night of fun and fireworks, find out more and book your tickets online NOW: Wicksteed Park’s Annual Fireworks Display – Wicksteed Park

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