Halloween Half-Term at Wicksteed Park
Half term is creeping up again and if you’re after a plan that ticks off rides, spooky fun and tired-out kids in one go, this one’s for you.
Wicksteed Park’s Halloween Half-Term is back, running from Saturday 24th October right through to Sunday 1st November 2026, and it’s one of those days out that genuinely covers all bases — little ones, bigger kids, and anyone who fancies a proper Halloween atmosphere without travelling too far.
When it’s on
- Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
- Time: 10:30am – 4pm
- Location: Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ
What’s included
Your wristband covers unlimited access to all open rides for the half-term period, plus admission to Halloween Haunt Chapter 3 (in partnership with Halloween House) and Zoolab’s spooky potions show in Wicky Bear’s Theatre. There’s also an outdoor trail to solve a mystery around the park, which is a nice way to get everyone moving between rides.
Rides open for half-term include Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rocking Tug, Clown Coaster, Wicky’s Mini Farmyard, Pig N Putt, Roundabout, Cups and Saucers, Lighthouse, Carousel, Sway Rider and the Wicksteed Railway.
Prices
- Children under 16: £16
- Adults: £10
- Children under 0.9m: free with a paying adult
Wicksteed Park’s usual parking charges apply on top of your wristband. Wristbands can be booked online in advance directly through Wicksteed Park, and with half term always being a popular time to visit, I’d get yours sorted sooner rather than later.
If Wicksteed Park is already a regular on your list, you might remember that Wicky Bear recently picked up a lifetime achievement award for 25 years of greeting families through the gates — so keep an eye out for him while you’re there. For more half-term ideas across the county, take a look at my guide to things to do in Northamptonshire for families, or sign up to my weekly newsletter so you never miss what’s on.
The events listed in this guide are run by third-party organisers, and all details were correct at the time of publication, based on information from their official websites. However, changes or cancellations can happen at short notice. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend double-checking the event information on the official websites before making plans.
