Parks · East Midlands
Wicksteed Park Main Entrance
In or near Isham.
Wicksteed Park Main Entrance — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Trolove — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wicksteed Park · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wicksteed Park Main Entrance is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wicksteed Park is a historic Grade II listed park and garden covering 281 acres, offering a variety of outdoor spaces including parkland, meadows, and lakes. Visitors can enjoy numerous rides and attractions suitable for all ages, making it a popular destination for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wicksteed Park Main Entrance is located in the West Midlands, postcode NN15. The entrance serves as the gateway to Wicksteed Park, which is known for its historical significance as one of the first purpose-built amusement parks in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3864, -0.7088
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kettering Town
- Postcode
- NN15 6NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Phone
- 01536 512475
- Nearest railway station
- Wicksteed Park — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- wicksteedpark.org
Sources
- osm: node/8702563619 (ODbL)
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Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.4 km
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Literary houses · 0.7 km
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Church of Saint Botolph
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Kettering
Museums · 1.2 km
Kettering Muslim Association
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Southfield Farm Marsh
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wicksteed Park Main Entrance?
- Wicksteed Park Main Entrance is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN15 6NJ), in the parish of Kettering Town.
- What is Wicksteed Park Main Entrance?
- Wicksteed Park Main Entrance — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wicksteed Park Main Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Wicksteed Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN15 6NJ.
- Is Wicksteed Park Main Entrance a protected site?
- Yes — Wicksteed Park Main Entrance is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wicksteed Park Main Entrance free to visit?
- Yes, Wicksteed Park Main Entrance is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wicksteed Park Main Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Wicksteed Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN15 6NJ.