Wicksteed Park - Kettering

C G (CMG)

Beautiful park, very big! So fun and beautiful! I’ll recommend to bring some walking shoes and lots of water to hydrate as everything costs money there. For parking, I’ll suggest to park in the neighborhoods nearby to avoid the parking cost. For the tickets, i recommend to purchase individual tickets as the park has 5 great rides that’s worth trying or the yearly pass. Plus they have many swings and slides to use for free. The line for the train was a bit ridiculous as we waiting for an hour, the line was insane. The water slide is very short and has long lines but definitely worth it. Check out the barn. Overall was a great park but lines were very long for any major rides. Kids spent most of their time at the free swings and slides.

Individual tickets are £3 per person and the day pass is £60 and the year pass is £80.

Most of the items at the food spots are overpriced but that’s fair as it’s a park.

Overall, great experience!

Karlie Day

Really great day out. Kids loved it - age range 8 - 17. Lots of walking and fresh air.
Wrist bands are great value for money.

Food needs to up its game though.
This is our 2nd visit and both times haven't been great or even a great selection to chose from which is a shame.
We don't want to take a picnic but may have to next time.

71 Tnuom

*DO NOT BUY WRISTBANDS IN ADVANCE*

We purchased wristbands in advance. On collection asked what rides were open. We were told only four plus the train. All of which were suitable for small children. We asked for a refund. It was refused. We were told it is end of season.
What is actually open is not made clear on the website or through the booking process.

A large climbing frame and see-saw was also closed in the park, as too was the Meerkat enclosure, a cafe and an ice cream parlour. The Go karts were closed.

We saw many disappointed children and heard plenty of dissatisfied parents.

We will not bother visiting again it really is not value for money, unless your children are under 5.

Abi Barclay

Have to say that Wicksteed is FINALLY beginning to take its place in the world of theme parks, and I'm expecting to see it develop more in the future.

OK - it's no Alton Towers but good what they currently charge it is excellent value. I bought wristbands for my boys at a cost of £20 each for the day and they could go on anything they want to until the last ride at 5:00 pm. This includes boats and the train - in fact there was very little around that would have cost extra. The added bonus was that there was very little queueing involved, and that included the log flume which you would expect to have a lengthy wait on a very hot day.

For parents who don't really want to participate in rides, and have children who are old enough to ride alone, there is plenty of seating in each area where you can keep an eye on your children whilst enjoying a coffee and maybe a sneaky snack while they aren't watching.

There is a lovely walk around the lake where you can enjoy some wildlife, and plenty of green areas to enjoy a picnic and kick a ball around.

On the whole, it represents excellent value for money. You should also look out for their seasonal offerings for Halloween and Christmas.

We are certainly impressed and will be visiting more frequently.

On top of this, there are shows to be enjoyed regularly if the rides aren't entertaining enough.

Briony

Great small theme park with plenty of parking for a day out, paid £7.50 for the full day. Can choose to purchase ride tickets individually or a wristband (cheaper in advance) or just park up and enjoy the park and wider area. There's a great long walk around the park, following the railway line, that's lovely in good weather. The rides are small but loved them as they reminded me of childhood visits. Huge play park for young kids and a train ride for all ages. Food options are limited, but I was surprised to find a gluten free sandwich in the cafe, which was a plus. Fab, affordable day out without any huge crowds, even on a sunny Saturday.

Natalie Harvey

During our family outing, we found the park to be a great place for children to have fun. While the roller coaster was a bit rough on my husband's shoulder, the rest of the family enjoyed it and took several rides. The animals, particularly the bunnies, were adorable and well cared for. However, we were disappointed not to see the bird exhibit, as our family had donated birds to the park previously.

As a family of five, our total expenditure for wristbands was £115. Alternatively, individual tickets can be purchased at £3 each, with each attraction requiring one ticket. The total cost depends on individual preferences and budget considerations.

Carolyn Gent

Great fun. I was there with a child in a wheelchair. With purple wristbands, we were given priority in queues (recognising that he would be unable to stand) and staff could not have been more helpful. Costs do mount if you buy food etc, but there is a lot to do and we had a great day out. It's wonderful to have this right on our doorstep. Warmly recommend.

Peter Orban

It's been an absolute pleasure and worth to visit. We have been with my family and all of us really enjoyed it. Definitely we will visit later as well. Lovely and very helpful staff. It was a wonderful time.