Why do I have to pay a car parking charge?
As Wicksteed Park is owned by a charitable trust, it receives no funding from any local or national authority. Therefore, car parking charges are in place in order to maintain the park grounds.
Why don’t you charge a one-off entrance fee per person?
Wicksteed Park is unique in that, unlike other parks, you don’t have to pay for the rides if you’re not going to use them. Having the option of purchasing wristbands or tickets enables all of our visitors to purchase the most cost-effective product for them.
Are children under 2 years old free of charge?
We don’t have a minimum age – we go by height. Anyone under 0.9m can use the rides for free. Please note that on some rides children may be required to be accompanied by an adult. The adult will need to purchase the necessary tickets or wristband.
How do your prices compare with other attractions?
To make the park as accessible as possible we have structured our pricing accordingly. Upon reviewing our rates in comparison with other attractions across the country Wicksteed Park’s pricing structure is in the lowest 10%.
Do you need tickets and wristbands?
No, wristbands are best for those people who will use a lot of the rides or attractions. If you are only going to go on a small number of rides, tickets are the best option for you. On days when the weather forecast is bad we recommend you purchase tickets instead of wristbands. Tickets that you don’t use can be used on a future visit.
What is the difference between tickets and wristbands?
Wristbands give you unlimited access to the rides on the day of your visit (height restrictions apply). Tickets can be shared amongst yourselves and saved for a future visit. Most rides require 1 or 2 tickets per person.
Do you have special rates for disabled people?
Wheelchair users can obtain their wristbands for free. For further details please phone our Visitor Centre on 01536 512475.
Do you accept Tesco Clubcard vouchers and what can they be used against?
We accept the Tesco Clubcard vouchers that are exchanged from your Tesco reward points against the ride wristbands and ride tickets. They may not be used against anything else.
Please note that we do not accept the Great Day Out vouchers that are given out at the tills.
What happens on low season ride days (indicated as yellow on the calendar)?
Only a small number of rides are open on these days. For more accurate details please phone 01536 512475.
Are picnics allowed in the park?
Yes you are welcome to bring your own picnic along with you.
Do you have a cashpoint on site?
No, we don’t have a cashpoint on site; however cashback is available from the Visitor Centre. There is a £1 fee per transaction.
Why do you have height restrictions on your rides?
The height restrictions that are in place are those recommended by the ride manufacturer for health and safety reasons.
Are dogs allowed in the park?
Dogs are permitted in the park, as long as they are kept on their leads at all times. Please note dogs are not allowed in the free children’s playground and sandpit.
Are BBQ’s permitted in the park?
BBQ’s are permitted in the park, however we ask that you choose an area that does not cause inconvenience to other visitors and that you clear up after yourselves.
What are the park opening and closing times?
The grounds are open all year round, as well as the free playground (except Christmas day) from sunrise to sunset. The car parks open at 9am. On days when the rides are open, they start at 10.30am. The closing time for the rides is decided on the day.
Do you have electric hook-up and hard standing on your camp site?
We do not currently have electric hook-up or hard standing on our camp site. This is something that we hope to have in the future, but timescales for this are not currently known.
How do we book for camping?
Simply phone 01536 512475 for availability and pay in advance over the telephone. Payment is only accepted by card. The camp site in 2009 is open from 22nd May.
How often are car boot sales?
Car Boot Sales take place every Sunday during the summer season.
How do I go about booking for a car boot sale?
If you wish to sell, the charge is £6 per car and £8.50 per van. There is no need to book in advance.
How do I find out bus and train routes to Kettering?
For train times:
www.nationalrail.co.uk
For bus times:
www.stagecoachbus.com
The closest bus stop is situated outside of the park on Barton Road. The closest train station is located in Kettering and is a 20 minute walk away from the park or 5 minute taxi journey.
Are there any local hotels nearby?
The closest hotel is the Kettering Park Hotel. Other hotels in the area include the Travelodge and Premier Travel Inn.
Please can I have more information on fishing at Wicksteed Park?
Please visit http:/lake.webs.com/index.htm.
Do you have disabled parking?
We have a small number of allocated disabled parking spaces on our Bistro car park. There are no concessions in place for blue badge holders.
Are you wheelchair friendly?
Wicksteed Park and our function rooms are all wheelchair friendly, and a small number of rides are accessible to wheelchair users.
Do you have wheelchairs for hire?
We have a small number of wheelchairs available for hire on a first come first served basis for a £5 refundable deposit. If you know you are going to need one please contact our First Aid department as soon as possible. Please note we do not have any electric wheelchairs.
