Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

To ensure you experience a fun filled day, it is important to plan your visit. From opening times and directions to park walks and camping, here is everything you need to know!

Opening Times

Finding Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park can be found on Barton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ. This location is easy to access by car, foot, cycling or public transport.

Sat Nav Users: Enter the postcode NN15 6NJ into your Sat Nav and you’ll be directed to our location on Barton Road in no time.

By Foot: You can enter the park on foot from multiple locations. The gates can be found along Paradise Lane, Barton Road or through the Wicksteed Park arboretum.

Cycling: If you cycle to the park, you can keep your bicycle safe at one of the bike racks near the Playground entrance gate. Please note: you will need to dismount when travelling through the playground or highly populated areas of the park.

Public Transport: The park is also accessible via public transport. Bus routes to the park can be found here.

Car Park Prices

Car parking charges at Wicksteed Park apply at all times. The car parking charges paid by visitors support Wicksteed Charitable Trust in maintaining Wicksteed Park as a free and accessible place for all.

Thank you for your continued support for Wicksteed Charitable Trust and Wicksteed Park.

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Dog Guidelines

Lead Policy: No matter the size or temperament of your furry friend, dogs must be always kept on leads while in the park.

Clean Up: Please be responsible and clean up after your dog. It’s not just courteous, it’s essential for public health.

Play Areas: For the safety and comfort of all our guests, dogs are not permitted in children’s play areas.

Dog Exercising Field: Looking for a place where your dog can run free? Head over to the dog exercising field located above the campsite on the far side of the park. It’s the sole area where dogs can be let off their leads.

Park Walks

Spanning a vast 147 acres of listed parkland, Wicksteed Park boasts some of the most beautiful rolling green space in the region. A haven for nature lovers, the park offers a myriad of walking trails that meander through lush greenery, serene water bodies, and picturesque landscapes.

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Ride Map

Curious to map out your adventure? Our comprehensive map of attractions provides a detailed overview of all the fun awaiting you. And for those who like to plan ahead, you can download your own copy of the map here!

Food & Drink

From sweet treats and refreshing drinks to hearty meals, Wicksteed Park offers a culinary journey that complements its array of attractions. Each dining spot, with its unique ambiance and menu, promises a delightful experience. So, as you explore the park, let your taste buds embark on an adventure of their own!

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Cycling in Wicksteed Park

Lake Path: Enjoy a serene cycle around the lake path either before the rides commence at 10:30am or after they wind down at 6pm. Always be mindful of pedestrians. No motorised cycles or scooters are permitted within the park at any time.

Built-Up Areas: For everyone’s safety, cycling is prohibited in built-up areas of the park.

Camping in Wicksteed Park

Why limit the joy of Wicksteed Park to just one day when you can immerse yourself in its beauty for even longer? Pack your tent, gather your BBQ essentials, and grab those comfy camping chairs.

Whether you’re camping to immerse yourself in beautiful park landscapes, or to experience days of family thrills, Wicksteed Park is the camping destination for you.

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Camping at Wicksteed Park

Get in Touch

Got questions or need further information about your visit? Our amiable team is eager to assist! Reach out through any of the methods provided on our contact page.

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."
Pauline