Wicksteed Park, near Kettering, combines 147 acres of beautiful parkland with attractions such as rollercoasters and rides to ensure a great day out for the whole family, no matter what their budget. Founded by Charles Wicksteed, the inventor of modern day play equipment such as the slide and the swing, the park was part of his vision to inspire and encourage play as part of families' health and well-being. It has just completed a Heritage Lottery Fund-backed £3million project that has restored the park’s lake to its former glory. It also boasts some of the oldest thrill rides in the UK, including the water chute, which first opened in 1926 – and the Wicksteed Park railway, which takes visitors around the park and is the most popular narrow-gauge railway in the country. There are also top quality camping ...facilities and the opportunity to stay in a luxury lodge in the heart of 147 acres of stunning parkland.