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.
21. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Boating on Wicksteed Park lake in the early days of the iconic park Photo: Supplied by Wicksteed Park
22. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicky Bear, The White Rabbit and Alice in the gardens at Wicksteed Park, with jam tarts, as part of an Alice In Wonderland-themed National Playday event /National World Photo: Sharon Lucey
23. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicksteed Park in the 1980s Photo: Joni Ager
24. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Wicksteed Park postcard of the 'sunken garden' between the pavilion and the train station/UGC Photo: Kit Mallin