Wicksteed Park has provided the perfect place for families to go and enjoy the outdoors – with something for everyone whatever their age.
Attractions come and go – skatepark, swimming pool, velodrome, golf course and the popular pirate ship firm favourites.
Slides, swings, boating and picnics have provided incredible fresh air fun enjoyed by lucky Northamptonshire residents for more than a century.
And the family-friendly park can still be accessed and enjoyed for free thanks to founder Charles Wicksteed.
49. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicksteed Park 50th anniversary in 1981 Photo: Northants Telegraph Retro
50. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering, Wicksteed Park, ice-creams at the ready for the hot weekend ahead. l-r Frankie Weston and Jonny Griffiths May 2010 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph
51. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering It''s A Knockout team at Wicksteed Park 1980 Photo: Northants Telegraph
52. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering Pirate Ship Wicksteed Park: l-r Christy Bullock, and Brigham Noble, enjoy the Pirate Ship ride April 2006 Photo: Kit Mallin:Northants Telegraph