What to do at Wicksteed Park this summer
Are you searching for some summer fun? Wicksteed Park offers a wide selection of family-friendly fun that everyone can enjoy!
Here are some activities you can do at Wicksteed Park this summer!
Wicksteed Park Stone Hunt
Wicky Bear has decided to make July Wicksteed Park’s Month of Kindness! To celebrate kindness, Wicky Bear will be hiding 15 painted stones around the park with exciting prizes to be won!
Prizes include an ice cream, a Wicky Bear teddy, 5 rides tickets, a dated wristband and a dated family of 5 wristband! If you are one of the lucky ones who finds one of Wicky Bear’s painted stones, you can take them to our reception to redeem your prize!
We would also love to see photos of you finding the stones so please do share them with us on social media by tagging us or sending us a private message!
PLEASE REMEMBER to be careful to take care of our beautiful parkland when searching for these stones.
Summer adventures
Join us from the 13th of July for an action-packed summer at Wicksteed Park, where you can dive into days filled with family thrills, exciting attractions, and unforgettable moments. Rain or shine, there is so much summer fun to be had at Wicksteed Park!
Our wristbands start from just £20, granting you unlimited access to a variety of rides and attractions. Summer at Wicksteed Park is the perfect opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones. Children under 0.9m can experience the joy of summer for FREE as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult!
Make this summer one to remember at Wicksteed Park. Secure your tickets now and let the fun commence: https://wicksteedpark.org/events/summer-adventures/
Try out our BRAND-NEW ride
Head on down to the Splash Zone to experience our BRAND-NEW “Jolly Jockeys” ride! Join us and gallop to victory on one of our Jolly Jockey horses!
We can’t wait to welcome even more of our lovely visitors to ride Jolly Jockeys for the first time.
Wicky’s Superhero Summer Party
Get your capes and costumes ready for Wicky’s Superhero Summer Party!
Join us on the 26th of July from 4pm to 6pm for a super celebration. Say goodbye to school and hello to a summer full of fun!
There will be a fantastic line-up of activities for you to get involved with! Compete in fun party games and competitions, get your face painted, and enjoy an engaging show with a chance to meet Wicky Bear after all the fun and excitement of this super party. Dressing up as your favourite hero is encouraged!
Tickets are £7 per child, but adults get to come along for free!
Don’t miss out on the party of the summer – buy your tickets now: https://wicksteedpark.org/events/wickys-superhero-summer-party/
Parking charges apply. Face painting is at an additional cost.
Grab an ice cream from the parlour
When the sun comes out, there is nothing better than a refreshing ice cream to help you cool you down. Luckily for you our Ice Cream Parlour serves up a wide variety of delicious flavours. From the classic vanilla and chocolate to exciting new flavours like Jaffa Cake and Biscoff, there are so many flavours for you to dig into!
Treat yourself to something sweet next time you’re at Wicksteed Park!
National Play Day
Wicksteed Park is very excited to invite you all to a fun day full of play as we celebrate National Play Day on the 7th of August!
There will be so much to get involved with including exciting lawn games, crafts, energising fitness circuits for kids, music, entertainment, face painting and much more!
The best part is that it’s a FREE day filled with fun activities that the whole family can get involved with.
Don’t miss out of the chance to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones – come and join us at Wicksteed Park for Play Day 2024!
Please note: Face Painting is an additional charge, and we recommend bringing card and cash for this.
Explore our traditional playgrounds
Let your little ones burn off their energy in the sunshine by letting them run free in our traditional playground. From slides and swings, to climbing frames and see-saws, there is so much fun to be had in our playground.
If you haven’t already, try out our BRAND-NEW Beanstalk climbing frame that was designed by a local girl, Mia, and installed into our main playground earlier this year. This fantastical climbing frame will take you on a magical journey full of play and excitement.
Grab a bite to eat
Throughout the park, a variety of tasty treats can be found at our food outlets to keep you energised as you enjoy a day full of fun!
Located at the heart of the park, offering a view of our iconic Garden Wheel ride, is the newly renovated Garden Café. Here you can enjoy a delicious hot drink or indulge in some tasty cakes and sweet treats.
At Carlo’s Courtyard, you can transport your taste buds abroad with their menu of Italian dishes. From the classic cheesy Margherita pizza to hearty meaty options, each bite is a flavourful journey.
If you adventure to the bottom of the park to experience our more thrilling rides, you can pop into Dare Devils Diner and grab a quick bite to eat. This fast-food option allows you to refuel without missing too much action!
Be sure to check out our newest addition to our food offering, Lighthouse Bites. Here you can treat yourself Wicksteed Park’s signature fish finger sub along with a variety of other tempting options.
Well-being walks
Join us at the park this Summer for one of our well-being walks! This Wellbeing Walk meets every Wednesday at 10am outside of Carlo’s Courtyard! The walk will be approximately 1 hour/ 2miles with a shorter option also available.
You don’t need any special equipment – just suitable shoes, clothes and we recommend you bring along a bottle of water.
Wellbeing Walks are volunteer led, friendly and local! Everyone is welcome to come along to meet some new people and enjoy our beautiful park.
Park walks
Explore the beauty of Wicksteed Park this Summer by enjoying leisurely strolls around the beautiful park, lake and meadows.
Whether you are seeking a quiet moment of reflection surrounded by nature or a family stroll, Wicksteed Park offers charming beauty like no other.
During your time exploring the park, you may even spot Percy the Peacock roaming around in Splash zone, or the beautiful wild birds following gliding around the lake.
Please remember a brolly or a jacket as a sunny day doesn’t guarantee the unpredictable British weather won’t take a turn for the worst! But no matter whether it decides to rain or shine, Wicksteed Park is a stunning destination for a walk.
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