Added: Aug 5, 2008
From: CDmagz
Duration: 9:54
This is a quick look around Wicksteed Park in Kettering. Filmed in July 2008. The Park's beginnings can be traced back to 1913 when Charles Wicksteed purchased a tract of Northamptonshire meadowland near Kettering with the intention of developing a model village. He wanted to create an open space and safe parkland for local families - many of these families lived in homes with no gardens - which forced their children to play in the street. Charles Wicksteed also owned an engineering company and started to supply park seats and playground equipment to public parks far and wide. This company today still provides this equipment and can be found in many such parks across Europe with some of the products in Wicksteed Park. The Park's fame spread far and wide and special trains and "Charabancs" brought excited crowds from an ever-widening area.Wicksteed Park was the first Leisure Park in the UK and has been copied many times since. Upon the death of the Founder, the Board of Trustees were determined to continue Charles Wicksteed's good work.
Channel: Travel
Tags: kettering kingdom northamptonshire park united wicksteed
Rating: 4.96 (48 ratings) Views: 540' favoriteCount='5 Comments: 25
JSpr3s3nts Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - awesome video!
joshmoody21 Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - no way, i've been here so many times! used to go a lot when i was younger with me grandparents, loved it helicopter pedaloos and canoeing and roller coasters and simulater machines which were awesome, had a ton of stuff their really was a nice place
KatCraigMusic Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - What a beautiful park! Thanks so much for sahring :) xo Kat
PoohBear02003 Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - Well, that looks like a very beautiful place to visit and spend the day at.. Great vid.. •·.·´¯`·.·•Pººhßear•·.·´¯`·.·•
Tadek59 Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - Great video and fabulous Park !!! 5*****
bizzarkreations Says:
Aug 7, 2008 - very nice thank you for sharing. Love and Light Cheryl
hoffmann9471 Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - This is a wonderful and great park !! And super video. Danke schon. I have to look on maps where it is... Onkel Pete
deboeahshasha Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - that was brilliant loved this thank you love and 5 stars wee deborah sha sha xoxo ireland
shela2 Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - Thankyou for posting this . It is a delightful video and story.....
cheakdirk Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - great park
4UandUTV Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - fabulous x
4UandUTV Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - Honors for this video (6) #6 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Travel & Events - United Kingdom #54 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Travel & Events - United Kingdom #62 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Travel & Events - United Kingdom #5 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events - United Kingdom #58 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events #35 - Top Rated (This Month) - Travel & Events - United Kingdom
cherrialbum Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - Thanks for all the love!! :0) Love you all right back!!
godfatherson69 Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - great job!
pili2255 Says:
Aug 8, 2008 - Fabulous!!! Gaby
JSpr3s3nts Says:
Aug 9, 2008 - awesome video! i looks like fun!
scottytoohottie123 Says:
Aug 9, 2008 - i will have to take a drive over there one weekend,love and respect scotty and libby:0)
DieselBodine Says:
Aug 9, 2008 - Reminds me of when I was a kid working at the local Amusement Park, only this place has a lot more scenic things to enjoy. Nice video!
mamamialove Says:
Aug 10, 2008 - Wow i love this video..good job dear! I definitely want to travel to Britain..thanks for showing me this! blessings mamaM
ellenjoycebooth Says:
Aug 10, 2008 - We love to go there one day Phil Ellen
Rustypoole Says:
Aug 10, 2008 - Gods gift to all of us ,How precious is this! My Hats off to Wicksteed his heart is in the right place!
4DRY4N Says:
Aug 10, 2008 - Awesome vid, thanks for sharing this with us. 5* A.D. :))
Feelings64 Says:
Aug 10, 2008 - nice vid =)
anden4fr Says:
Aug 11, 2008 - lovely vid full marks for this
grandplans Says:
Aug 6, 2008 - looks like a beautiful area! I wouldn't mind spending some time there.