Charles Wicksteed & Co
Learning Centre, Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
Charles Wicksteed was a self-made man who built his fortune from the ground up, beginning with his own steam ploughing business. Owning and operating a steam plough meant knowing how to repair it when things went wrong, and this practical experience became Charles’s gateway into his lifelong passion for engineering. He went on to patent important machinery capable of sawing and bending metal bars, establishing himself as an innovative and successful engineer. Following the success of his engineering company, Charles Wicksteed & Co., he chose to give back to the community he called home by purchasing a large area of land that would become Wicksteed Park. Come along to our exhibition and discover the life and career of Charles Wicksteed, founder of Wicksteed Park.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 10:00am-12:00pm
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11:00am-1:00pm
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 11:00am-1:00pm
- Friday 18 September:
- 11:00am-1:00pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11:00am-1:00pm
Location & directions
Learning Centre, Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
- Directions:
- The exhibition will be located in the Learning Centre which is located behind the Ice Cream Parlour in the slate building.
- Contact on day:
- Connor McIntyre
- Telephone number:
- +441536512475
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are stairs leading up to the Learning Centre however wheelchair access can be found to the right by the adjacent cottage.
