Wicksteed Park is the second oldest theme park in the UK, with the oldest being a park that is owned by the Dabell family, and has a sister park named what?
Wicksteed Park Wicksteed Park is an amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. The park opened in 1921. It is the second oldest theme park in the UK; the oldest is Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight. It is located 2 mi from the A14 and is signposted from the M1 & A1 and located near the Midland Main Line between London and Sheffield.
The American Adventure Theme Park The American Adventure (at one time briefly known as American Adventure World) was a theme park in Derbyshire, England, quite close to both Nottingham and Derby on the edge of Ilkeston. The park for many years had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, but in 2005 was re-themed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14 market. In January 2007 the owners announced that it would not reopen for the new season, and the rides would be sold off.