Theme Parks · Northamptonshire
Wicksteed Park
📍 NN15 6WP
Photo: Dave Thompson (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 25 rides across 281 acres of parkland
- Indoor soft play area for young children
- Historic Water Chute ride dating back 100 years
- Camping pitches close to rides and cafés
- Weekly guided Wellbeing Walk around the park
Wicksteed Park is a free-to-enter, Grade II listed urban park in Barton Seagrave, North Northamptonshire, founded in 1921 and run by a charitable trust. Over 25 rides sit within 281 acres of parkland, meadows and lakes, alongside an indoor soft play area for younger children and the historic Water Chute, a much-loved attraction now in need of restoration. There's also a pet-friendly campsite, weekly guided Wellbeing Walks and wildlife-rich habitats across the Ise Valley estate, making it a good fit for families, nature lovers and those after an active day out. Kettering station is 1.3 miles away, and with 11 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it suits both day trips and longer stays nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Wicky's Play Factory open daily 10am-5pm unless specified
- Dogs
- Pet-friendly campsite with a recreational field for dogs
- Booking
- Camping pitches must be booked at least 24 hours ahead
- Parking
- Car parking charges support the Charitable Trust
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available to help plan your visit
From the attraction's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Wicksteed Park into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Kettering 1.3 miles
- Wellingborough 5.6 miles
- Corby 7.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page