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.
53. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicksteed ice-cream WIcksteed Park Photo: ALISON BAGLEY
54. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering, WIcksteed Park, Sway Rider roundabout ride / National World Photo: ALISON BAGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
55. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicksteed Park Tea Room Kitchen 1962 Photo: ET Pictures (Archive)
56. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering, Wicksteed Park, gardening team l-r Kev Lenton, Michael Clarkson and Bert Woolley, Head Gardener Chris Shatford August 2007 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph