Wicksteed Park - Days out in Northamptonshire
Wicksteed Park can be found near Kettering in Northamptonshire and claims to be one of the biggest playgrounds in Europe.
If you travelled to the attraction by car is adequate parking provided by the attraction?
Lots of parking, £6 parking charge.
If you travelled by public transport, how long did it take to reach the attraction from the bus/train station?
n/a
What was the cost for you and your family to enter the attraction?
£15 per child wristband. We used the ticket option for adults £10 per 12 tickets, £20 for 30 tickets. Adult wristbands are £10 each.
Please briefly describe the nature of the attraction (zoo, farm etc)
Kids theme park, lots of rides, you have to be 0.9 metres to go on most things. Lots of space to run around and picnic. A railway, a few playgrounds, lots to do.
How "buggy friendly" is the attraction?
Excellent, we had no problems.
Is the attraction mainly outdoor or indoor? If outdoor, what indoor activities (if any) are available during bad weather?
Mainly outdoor. No indoor activities.
Can the attraction be enjoyed by all ages of children? If not, why not and what age is it best suited for?
Most rides have a 0.9 metre height restriction. Caters for all ages from around 3+
Can food be purchased at this attraction?
There are a few food stalls, crepes, Jacket potatoes, fast food and a Cornish pasty shop. We ate in the bistro, wide range on menu, food excellent.
Did the attraction cater for differing tastes i.e. Vegetarian, healthy food option?
There were a few vegetarian options, not much 'healthy food' as in salads.
Are there facilities for people wishing to bring a picnic to the attraction?
Yes, the grounds are beautiful, lots of space to eat outside.
Did you find the toilet facilities clean?
Very dated but clean.
Do you feel it is possible to see the whole attraction in one day?
Yes, it is a busy full day out.
Are there other attractions or activities to pay for in addition to the entrance fee (other than food and drinks)?
Motorbike rides £0.50 each, climbing a ladder to win a toy £2 each. Most things included in price.
What was the highlight of the day?
My daughter (4) loved the kids rollercoaster! And the big banana slides (and her dad did too!)
From your experience, what advice would you offer to other visitors of the attraction?
Some of the rides are closed if it rains so try and go on a dry day.
What areas would you suggest visitors make sure they experience, and why?
The bumper boats were great fun and also the pedalling monorail, the railway is a good 20 minutes to see the grounds.
What improvements could be made to make the attraction better, if any?
It is in need of modernising, very dated.
Overall what are your feelings about the attraction?
We had a fun packed day, good food and children had an excellent time.
Please rate this attraction out of 5 stars. (1 is poor and 5 is excellent). Please consider if you are rating a Zoo/Farm type attraction, take into account the apparent care of the animals as this would and should be a primary concern for the running of the attraction. For example the standard of the facilities for visitors at one of these attractions would probably not be the same as in a theme park.
4 stars
Finally, do you have any other information about the attraction that may be of interest to future visitors?
No.
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