What to do at Wicksteed Park this February half-term

February 16, 2024

What to do at Wicksteed Park this February half-term

If you’re looking for family-friendly fun and activities, you’re in the right place. From exciting rides and puddle jumping adventures to scenic park walks and the cosy charm of Wicky’s Play Factory, we’ve got your half-term covered. Here’s what you can do at Wicksteed Park this February half-term:

Feb Family Fun

Dive into a world of excitement this February half-term at Feb Family Fun! From 17th of February until the 25th of February from 11am until 4pm, you can join us for an exciting line-up that the whole family can enjoy.

Attractions open for Wicksteed Park’s Feb Family Fun include the Carousel, the Swayrider, Wicky’s Farmyard, crazy golf, and Wicky Bear’s theatre. Wicky Bear shows will be running every day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm so why not come along to sing and dance with Wicky Bear himself as Rudy, Jerry and friends help Wicky get fit!

If you want to grab a bit to eat in between all the excitement, Carlo’s Courtyard will also be open!

Tickets for Feb Family Fun are only £6 per person when you purchase online or £8 per person when you purchase on the day, making it affordable fun everyone can enjoy!

Wicky’s Play Factory

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

With a vibrant indoor soft play area full of slides, tunnels, and joyous ball pits, it’s a haven for endless fun. Let the kids unleash their energy while you relax in a welcoming and warm environment.

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

Puddle jumping

If February ends up being wet and rainy, why not bring your family for some puddle jumping fun! With rain boots on, enjoy splashing through puddles of all sizes.

Wicksteed Park turns into a puddle-jumping paradise, where kids and grown-ups alike can embrace the joy of simple, carefree moments. So, grab your waterproof gear and join us for a delightful time of puddle jumping at Wicksteed Park!

Park walks

Explore the beauty of Wicksteed Park this half-term by taking leisurely walks around the park and the serene lake.

February is the perfect time to soak in the natural, Wintery beauty that Wicksteed Park has to offer. Whether you’re seeking a quiet moment of reflection or a family stroll, the park’s charm in February provides a refreshing and invigorating experience for all.

Make sure you bundle up and get ready to embrace the simple joy of a winter walk at Wicksteed Park.

Wicky Bear’s Adventure competition

For a chance to win 4 free tickets to our March launch weekend, get involved with our Wicky Bear Adventure competition! All you need to do is take a photo of your cuddly Wicky Bear toy having an adventure at Wicksteed Park this half-term.

Post your adventure photo onto Facebook or Instagram, tag us in the post and use the hashtag #wickybearsadventure to be entered into the competition!

The deadline is the 29th of February 2024, and the winner will be announced on the 4th of March 2024 on our Facebook and Instagram page.

To find out more, head to our Facebook or Instagram page!

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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."