What to do at Wicksteed Park this Easter

March 28, 2024

What to do at Wicksteed Park this Easter

Are you struggling to decide what to do this Easter? Look no further! Wicksteed Park has a variety of exciting activities and events for you to check out this holiday!

Easter Eggstravaganza

Enjoy a day of family thrills and memorable moments by joining us for an egg-citing Easter Eggstravaganza from March 29th until April 14th! Get ready for a fantastic adventure with our attractions and rides for an unforgettable experience.

Our wristbands start from just £20, giving you unlimited access to an array of rides and attractions with children under 0.9m free*! Our Easter Extravaganza is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Easter Bunny Ball

Dive into the heart of Easter magic by joining us to celebrate on the 12th of April! Immerse yourself in the joyous singalong and Easter inspired Wicky Bear show, where magic unfolds on stage, filling the air with laughter, joy, and cheer. You can also let your little ones unleash their creativity with our messy play and crafts corner!

There are two sessions available for the Easter Bunny Ball: SEN session from 11:30 am until 1 pm and a main session from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. This event is held indoors, inside of our pavilion, so the weather won’t be able to rain on our parade!

Children’s tickets are £8 each, adult tickets are £2 each, and carer tickets are free with a NIMBUS Card or Wicksteed Access Registration (find out more via our accessibility page, under tickets). Everyone attending also gets their very own free Easter Egg!

Easter Trivia Trail

Join the adventure at Wicksteed Park this Easter with the Easter Trivia Trail. Test your Easter knowledge, explore the park, and hunt for the answers.

The Easter Trivia Trail is only £3 without a wristband or included with your purchase if you have one!

Park Walk

Explore the beauty of Wicksteed Park this Easter by enjoying leisurely strolls around the beautiful park and lake.

March is the perfect time of year to spot the first signs of Spring around the park. With blossom trees blooming and daffodils sprouting, there is so much beauty to discover.

Whether you are seeking a quiet moment of reflection surrounded by nature or a family stroll, Wicksteed Park in March offers charming beauty like no other.

Puddle Jumping

If this Easter ends up wet and rainy, why don’t you take advantage of this and bring your family along for some puddle jumping fun! Pull on your rainboots and enjoy splashing through puddles of all sizes.

When rainy weather pays us a visit, Wicksteed Park becomes a puddle-jumping paradise. At Wicksteed Park, children and adults alike can take part in the carefree joy of jumping in puddles. Grab your waterproof gear, make sure you don’t forget your wellies, and join us for an exciting, rainy Easter!

Wicky Bear Show

Come and join us for family-friendly shows at Wicky Bear’s Theatre! Wicky’s shows are jam-packed with singing, dancing, and surprises along the way.

Cheer along with our special friends, Rudy and Jerry, and even get the chance to meet Wicky Bear himself!

Wicky’s fabulous show lasts 20 minutes, with multiple shows throughout the day at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm!

FTGU Wrestling

Join us on April 14th for an exhilarating experience that the whole family can enjoy at FTGU’s Wrestling! Featuring top-notch wrestling talent and a vibrant atmosphere that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. This event is held indoors, inside of our pavilion, so the weather won’t be able to rain on our parade!

Standard tickets are £8 per person, and there is a LIMITED number of front-row tickets available for only £12 per person, which includes a meet and greet with the wrestling performers!

Meet and greet tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the FTGU merchandise stand.

Wicky’s Play Factory

Make this Easter an adventure for little ones at Wicky’s Play Factory! Bursting with excitement, joy, and laughter, Wicky’s Play Factory is the perfect place for kids to explore, climb, and play to their heart’s content.

With a vibrant indoor soft play area full of exciting slides and tunnels, as well as joyous ball pits, it’s a haven for endless fun. Let your little ones unleash their energy while you relax in a warm and welcoming environment with a coffee and a sweet treat! It is also a great place to escape the unpredictable British weather!

Wicky’s Play Factory is an additional charge and can be pre-booked online!

Grab a Bite to Eat!

Around the park, you can find a variety of mouth-watering treats available at the food outlets!

Nestled in the park’s core, with a captivating view of our garden wheel ride, is the newly refurbished Garden Café. Here you can grab a tasty hot drink, a quick nibble, and some delicious sweet treats.

At Carlo’s Courtyard, you can discover a taste sensation with their menu of Italian dishes. From the classic Margherita pizza to hearty meaty options, each bite is a flavourful journey.

Indulge in a delightful dessert at the Ice Cream Parlour. Discover an array of exciting flavours awaiting your palate. Opt for a classic cone or a cup and prepare for a mouthful of pure deliciousness.

Keep an eye out for our brand-new outlet, Lighthouse Bites, where you can dig into Wicksteed Park’s signature fish finger sub, as well as many other tasty options.

Please note: Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.

*Children under 0.9m do not require a ticket or wristband but must be accompanied by a ticket or wristband holder. See website for details of height restrictions.

Parking charges apply.

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Customer Reviews

"It was absolutely amazing, my toddler loved seeing Santa and going to the elf workshop to pick a present! We saw reindeers, went on the train and a couple rides and went to the farm! A fantastic day out and a great experience for seeing Santa for the first time! Staff were great!"

Bethany

"Had not been to Wickstead park for years . Thought I would take my grandson and despite the weather and it being late in the season we had a lovely time. Great value for money and will return next year"

Perry

"We had a great fun day out. Old fashioned English Park. Good variety of rides. Clean loos. Friendly staff. We loved the train ride. Also the water rides were fantastic. Best to buy a wrist band that let's you have unlimited rides"

Rose

"We camped here this week, and all had a blast!!! It was so well-priced. We were one of the first in the park. The camping was quiet, and the kids absolutely loved all the places to walk!!! Thank you!"

Charlotte

"My parents took me to Wicksteed Park as a child over 50 years ago. Today I took my grandchildren and it was quite an experience. The train around the park is still there but now there are lots of much bigger rides for older kids and adults including a log flume. The old water chute I went on as a kid is still there and is loved by young and old. We found all the staff friendly and helpful at Wicksteed which is really important, as at other theme parks its what made for a poor experience. Maybe Wicksteed's British origins makes it a more relaxed experience than US style parks. You can almost imagine post Edwardian Britons in 1920's enjoying days out in this beautiful park with all its green spaces. My older grandkids enjoyed the rides and short queues whilst younger ones liked the soft play area. We are already planning our next visit to Wicksteed Park."

Del

"Great day out for extended family particularly good for 6 to 10 year olds and the older kids can take the little ones on the rides. The parks is really beautiful and there are hardly any queues. Lots of fun rides and wrist bands good value if you do lots of rides like my kids did. All 14 of us had a great day and we had a take out in the park before leaving on a beautiful evening. Fun times."

Julial

"We were lucky enough to go in a lovely sunny day. There were 11 of us, 5 adults and 6 children, 2 of whom have disabilities. The staff were so helpful in every way, sorting our wristbands out, giving advice, looking after us on rides, etc. Some of the rides I was used to were shut; the rocking tugboat, drop slide and mini landrovers, but a lovely surprise awaited in the form of new rides; the garden wheel and mechanical horses. We went boating on the lake, rode the water flume, went on loads of other rides for which there was barely a queue. The actual park itself is amazing, so much room to play for the children, we had a lovely picnic under the trees. Toilets were really clean, plenty of food outlets, although not as many as on previous visits. It baffles me that more people don't go there, as there really is something for everyone. Even if you didn't want to pay for the rides, there is still a excellent playing park. Take my advice and just head out there for the day..."

Janice

"Kids loved it, even through it was busy the queues weren’t too bad and as there is so much green space we easily found a spot in the shade for our picnic. Lovely parkland and they even dragged me on to the Dinosaur Valley ride! The band/ ticket options are great for a mixed group who might not all want to go on every ride."

Amy

"We camped at Wickstead park this weekend for our annual camping trip with friends and kids (age range 15 - 13). Booking was very easy and great communication with reception. The site is very clean, as are the facilities and there is lots for the kids to do. Its a very safe site and I would highly recommend it. We will definitely be back!"

Jackie

"Having one of our sons, and his nine year old to stay gave us a reason to visit Wicksteed Park yesterday. The rides were great fun and suitable for a range of ages; they all seemed well cared for and the operators paid attention to safety. We bought a wristband for our grandson, and individual tickets for the rest of us so that we could mix and match who went on with him. The weather was rather dull, which may have contributed to the generally short waits to get on the rides. The playgrounds are excellent and there is lots of room for running around. We took a picnic and easily found somewhere to sit and eat. Car parking was easy, and given there is no entrance charge, I thought it reasonable. I use a mobility scooter and had no problems getting around. We used to take our sons when they were small and we had little money: by just going in the playgrounds (no charge); playing ball games on the grass and taking a picnic, it was a cheap day out. Enjoy."