The Water Chute is the parks oldest attraction. Created all the way back shortly after the park opened, The Water Chute thrilled guests since 1926 all the way up to our visit in September. Also the oldest of it’s type in the world, this historic attraction was certainly a unique thrill.

The attraction is hosted in a small tower towards the back of the park. Guests sit in a wooden boat which slowly releases and rolls down a track into the lake. The ride then uses a rope which is attatched to the back of the boat to pull itself back to the top for the next ride. This simple concept has worked wonders and it’s great to see such an old attraction working flawlessly during our visit. We are sure this is a popular attraction during the summer months at Wicksteed Park and is one to experience if you visit the park!

Alongside the fariground ride and thrills found within the Wicksteed grounds, they also include some other thrilling side attractions. This includes the Zipwire which is always super fun! On the purpose built activity tower, you climb 15ft to take your zipping adventure to the other side. Priced at £9 per person for the session, this is a great affordable experience for the family for one of the best thrills within Wicksteed Park.

The park also has multiple other bookable activities, such as rock climbing, bag jump and archery. Recently built was the new Clip ‘n Climb, which is an indoor fun and quirky climbing experience based for the older family audience.