Magical Wicksteed

Wicksteed Park

Available to 23 December 2022

Book now from £25.00 £18.50

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Magical Wicksteed is back once again for 2022 - book your tickets now for the ultimate day out in Kettering!

If you're looking for things to do in Northamptonshire this Christmas with your family, a visit to Magical Wicksteed might be what you're looking for.

This Christmas experience has it all from train rides, a festive show, meeting cute farm animals and reindeers, some fun rides and a meeting with Santa Claus himself!

What does a ticket to Magical Wicksteed include?

  • Festive train ride where you meet Santa's reindeers, Dancer and Prancer
  • Christmas show in the Wicksteed theatre starring Mrs Claus
  • Meet Santa
  • Choose a gift from Santa's workshop
  • Enjoy The Carousel and Sway Rider rides
  • Before you go, wish the farm animals a 'Merry Christmas'

Good to know

  • Rides will open at 11am until 5.30pm
  • Experience lasts approximately 1:30-2hrs
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot on the day
  • Babes in arms are free however if you would like them to receive a gift from Santa, a child ticket must be purchased
Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ
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How to find us

Wicksteed Park is situated in Kettering, Northamptonshire and is easy to find. Just enter the postcode NN15 6NJ into your sat nav. 

  • Toilets
  • Cafes and restaurants
  • Paid parking
    1-2 hours - £3
    2-3 hours - £4
    All day - £6

Wicksteed Park is an amusement park located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. It was founded in 1921 by Charles Wicksteed, and it is one of the oldest amusement parks in the UK.

Wicksteed Park has a variety of rides, including roller coasters, water rides, and family rides. Some of the most popular rides include the Ramba Zamba, a spinning coaster, and the Waterchute, a classic water ride.

Admission to Wicksteed Park is free, but visitors need to purchase tokens or wristbands to ride the attractions. Token prices vary depending on the ride, while wristbands offer unlimited rides for a set price.

Wicksteed Park is open from March to November, but operating hours and days vary depending on the season. Visitors should check the park's website for the latest information on opening times.

Wicksteed Park hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including fireworks displays, outdoor concerts, and seasonal celebrations. Visitors should check the park's website for the latest information on upcoming events.

As members of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, Wicksteed Park welcomes visits by disabled people and will do all that is possible to ensure a safe and pleasurable stay.

As members; certain rides/attraction in Wicksteed Park can be physically demanding and vigorous. Wicksteed therefore reserve the right to refuse admission to certain rides/attractions should they feel there is a danger to a particular individual or individuals for whatever reason.

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