What to do at Wicksteed Park October 2026

October 9, 2026

What to do at Wicksteed Park October 2026

Are you thinking about what to do this October? If you’re searching for family fun and spooky days out look no further! Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire has a range of events and activities during October weekends and half-term for you to check out.

There is fun for everyone at the park this autumn. Here’s what to do at Wicksteed Park this October:

October Weekends

Join us on the 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th October 2026 from 10:30am till 4pm for spooktastic family fun!

Your wristband gives you unlimited access to Heritage and Adventure zone rides, one admission to Halloween Haunt Chapter 3 and the chance to solve a mystery in our outdoor trail area – The Great Pumpkin Mystery.

October weekend wristbands are £16 for children under 16 and £10 for adults. Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.

Find out more and book here.

Halloween Craft and Reader Fair

The 2nd Annual Halloween Craft and Reader Fair, by 5th Times a Charm, returns on the 10th and 11th October 2026 from 10:30am until 4pm.

There will be over 30 independent makers, artists and spiritual businesses, alongside talented tarot, oracle, bone and rune readers.

Browse handcrafted gifts, crystals, jewellery, artwork and Halloween-inspired creations while enjoying a magical atmosphere.

Keep an eye out for their wonderfully costumed stallholders, who’ll be competing for their Best Dressed Stallholder award!

Entry to the fair is free but Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.

Halloween Craft and Reader Fair at Wicksteed Park

Halloween Half-Term

Join us from the 24th of October until the 1st of November 2026 from 10:30am till 4pm for a spooktastic Halloween half-term!

Your wristband gives you unlimited access to Heritage and Adventure zone rides, admission to Halloween Haunt Chapter 3*, admission to Zoolab’s spooky potions show in Wicky Bear’s Theatre and the chance to solve a mystery in our outdoor trail area – The Great Pupkin Mystery.

Halloween Half-Term wristbands are £16 for children under 16 and £10 for adults. Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.

Find out more and book here.

Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball

Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween party at Wicksteed Park!

Join us at Wicksteed Park on the 29th October 2026 from 4:30pm until 6:30pm for Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball!

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, adult tickets are £3 and children under 1 are £1.

Find out more and BOO-k 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."