Wicksteed Park

Booked in for camping sounded nice on phone straight into site no dramas wife went to find some information about the park and fishing and was met by a member of staff who was as useful as syphilis very rude and unhelpful. Wife and daughter went into the theme park which closes at 1700 hrs ??? Bit strange but ok we then went for a beer in the pub within the park which also closed at 1700 a pub closing at tea time it’s beyond! So a walk over off licence for some beer. So bit of advice for campers if you drink bring your own if you don’t get your provisions before hand. Advice for the park owners if your worried about trouble in park hence why you close pub early why not give the campers a ticket for the nights they are their and keep pub open only to ticket holders that way people can eat and drink while you make money a win win scenario

We used our clubcard vouchers to go here so we each had a wristband. You can get discount vouchers online if you look usually bogof on wristbands.
The rides were ideal for usI’m not a fan of big rides so I could enjoy all the younger rides ha. The kids aged 8 and 4 loved itthey went on nearly all the rideswe loved the peddling helicopters and the ice rink was great. It was a nice mix of tradional and current. The staff were friendly and the food was reasonably priced, especially for the portion size and not a rip off like similar places.
The ‘free’ park area is great too. Will definately go back

Wicksteed is ideal for a family day out. It’s a great alternative to other theme parks. Whereas the likes of Alton Towers can cost in excess of £100 for a family, Wicksteed is £6 for parking, entry to the park itself is free and rides require tickets or wristbands which are very reasonably priced compared to other places. It’s not full of big rollercoasters and thrill rides but there is plenty to do there, whatever your age. It’s great if you have kids of different ages.
The queues are much smaller for the rides and, at £12 to £16.50 each, the wristbands are great value. Not only that but there is plenty of space and two large play areas which do not cost anything to use. There are different areas with different types of rides and clear information about height restrictions for each ride (many of which are suitable for all heights).
The park may be seen as antiquated or old fashioned but, if it is, I think that adds to it. It’s not gimmicky and, I guess, keeping it simple means keeping it cheap. However, I would recommend taking your own food and drink because, while there are plenty of places to buy refreshments, they are expensive (and the cup of tea I had was horrible!).
All in all, a good day out as long as you’re not expecting a theme park experience as Wicksteed is much more relaxed.

Been coming here for decades first went when i was a kid myself now i’m 43 and bringing my two 11 and 7 they love it
If you can get a deal on the wristbands its a cheap day out and bring a picnic too the grounds are massive and pretty too
its not alton towers so your average PS3 tennenage wont find it much fun geared up at the 7 – 12 market in my opinion

Really dodgy old amusement park which has not really changed since I was a kid back in the 70s!!! Not sure how it continues to exist and not been taken over by a big entertainment group. Although not sure whether that would be an improvement.
That said, my daughter absolutely loves the place. There are plenty of rides for all ages and although the place has a shabby charm to it you can spend several hours of family fun there.
Prices are about the level you would expect although they have an antiquated ticket system which harks back to the 70’s.
In conclusion this is about as good as it gets in Kettering. Anything better and the locals would just ruin it!

Great day out though much of the stores could do with modernizing. Vaule for money on the rides ⁶⁄₁₀. Perfect in the summer, picnic by the lake. aww. well worth a visit. They host the odd event nights now and then as well as a car boot every sunday which is very enjoyable for the bargin spotters!

Great day out. We went here in the summer and I must say the queues were not too bad.
It costs for parking to come in, but you can have your picnic here and not go on the rides just for the cost of parking.
There are a few areas spread around the park of different rides. You can get a wrist band, which allows you on most rides at least once, or you can buy individual tickets. For the kids it is worth getting the wristband. I would say if as an adult you like this sort of thing it is worth getting a wrist band too, otherwise it can be quite boring wandering around after the kids.
There are some shows dotted around too, but my kids didn’t show too much interest in these.
A good day out.

Wicksteed Park is an enjoyable day out, especially for those with slightly younger children. It’s not a place for mind blowing thrill rides, but plenty of good old fashioned rides such as the swing boat and water slides.
One of the real benefits of the ticket to ride system is that since you haven’t oaid a huge fee to get in, you don’t feel you have to cram in as much as possible and so spend your day too busy to actually enjoy anything. Instead you just use your tickets as and when you feel like it, and save leftovers for your next visit.
The bonus comes in the form of the masses of open space to be taken advantage for sunbathing, having a picnic, or just getting away from it all for a while.

By today’s standards, some of the rides might appear rather tame. However, I think they are perfect for children from toddler up to about mid-​teens because they are fast enough to be exciting but not really scarey. These include rollercoasters, roundabouts, big wheels, dodgem cars, go-​karts and many more.
The playground is free and from November until Easter it is also free to park, although none of the rides are open then. Although it can be expensive there are ways to save money and it is far cheaper than other parks such as Alton Towers or Chessington.
It is easily possibly to see and do everything in one day.

a theme park that’s not over the top
we go here 1 – 2 times a year with our 10 year old & a couple of his friends, & at £16 a wristband for unlimited rides it’s an excellent day out
£5 approx to park your car in the grounds, take a gazebo, picnic, bbq & chairs
gt day out for all the family

This is the UK’s oldest theme park. It was the brainchild of a playground equipment supplier called Charles Wicksteed. The park opened in 1921. There’s a playground, fairground rides, a lake and open spaces. Fun for all the family

great fun place for all family dont need spend lots money
could have go on free play area for kids
or pay for bigger rides to but really great fun
good food to would recomend finding place to park car out of the park its self save on parking fees

Wicksteed Park is a great day out! There are rides and attractions for all the family!
Wicksteed Park has one of the biggest and best FREE playgrounds in Europe!
Over £250,000 has been invested in a huge variety of themed play areas

Altough I haven’t visited Wicksteed for a few years I have heard that it is still a great a day out as I remember.
There were tons of things to do from dining, to play areas, to fun fayre rides and pony rides. There are shops and eateries not to mention picnic areas and seating if you take your own.
There are shows and family entertainment and i would recommend grabbing a guide when you get there to be sure not to miss annything out.
it is a bit pricey but well worth it as once you are in all the rides are included so the kids can gpo on as many times as they like, the waiting time aren’t too bad and there is loads to keep you ocupied if rides aren’t your thing.
There is simple loads to say about this place there is something for all ages even if you just want to ride around on the parks very own railway or go wild on every single thing in the park, the choice is yours.