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.
13. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering, Philip Bailey on the swing with his brother at Wicksteed Park/UGC Photo: Alison.Bagley
14. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Kettering Wicksteed Park preview for Crazy Hats walk: Wicky Bear, with l-r Josephine Malone, John Roberts, Glennis Hooper, Marilyn Clapham, and Phil Malone 2012 Photo: Kit Mallin
15. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
Mississippi Queen January 1975 Wicksteed Park lake Photo: ET Pictures (Archive)
16. Wicksteed Park - looking back at memories of the popular Kettering destination
The modular climbing frame from the 1980s /UGC Photo: Joni Ager