News Blog

Written by the team at Wicksteed Park and guest Bloggers, the official news blog is where you’ll find the very latest news, offers, half term information and latest events at Wicksteed Park.

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Launch of the new Ferris Wheel ride to mark 2023 opening

We are excited to announce the first of this year’s new additions – a fantastic new 25-metre high Ferris Wheel.…

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Paws for thought as new year begins

The start of a new year at Wicksteed Park has brought lots of excitement, as we get things ready to…

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Luna, 3, makes a splash after becoming world puddle jumping champion

A three-year-old girl from Northampton has been crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion after splattering herself from head to toe in…

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Tenth annual world puddle jumping championships set to make a record-breaking splash

Our 10th annual World Puddle Jumping Championships are set to make a splash across the globe – with the number…

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Wicksteed park’s iconic water chute voted as uk’s best historic ride

Wicksteed Park’s Water Chute is the oldest ride of its kind in the UK. The Water Chute has been judged…

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Accolades are reward for all the hard work

It is amazing when all the hard work which people put in at Wicksteed Park is recognised, so it was…

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Community Booking

If you or your organization are ever interested in booking the learning space for a meeting, or event,

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Volunteering

There are many ways to volunteer at Wicksteed Park. Our volunteers are a huge part of keeping the park looking as great as it does.

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Young Curators – schools

The premise of this project is to engage young people with the heritage of Wicksteed Park.

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Heritage Now

Heritage Now is a six-week placement programme with the Wicksteed Park Community and Heritage Team.

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Tickets now on sale for our grand centenary ball

We are delighted to announce that our grand ball, postponed last year due to Covid, will go ahead this year…

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Help our water chute to win a national award

Wicksteed Park Waterchute And Cottages Behind

We are thrilled that our water chute, which is one of the oldest rides of its kind in the world, has…

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News Blog

Our News Blog

Launch of the new Ferris Wheel ride to mark 2023 opening

Paws for thought as new year begins

Luna, 3, makes a splash after becoming world puddle jumping champion

Tenth annual world puddle jumping championships set to make a record-breaking splash

Wicksteed park’s iconic water chute voted as uk’s best historic ride

Accolades are reward for all the hard work

Community Booking

Volunteering

Young Curators – schools

Heritage Now

Tickets now on sale for our grand centenary ball

Help our water chute to win a national award

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