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100-Year-Old Water Chute Ride Celebrates Centennial
2 Apr
Summary
- A 100-year-old water chute at Wicksteed Park is celebrating its anniversary.
- One hundred visitors will ride the historic attraction on Thursday.
- The Grade II listed ride remains virtually unchanged since 1926.
A century-old water chute at Wicksteed Park is set to mark its 100th anniversary with a special event this Thursday. One hundred visitors, selected for their personal memories of the attraction, will experience the historic ride between 09:00 and 10:00 BST.
The water chute, a creation of park founder Charles Wicksteed, holds Grade II listed status and was recognized as the best historic ride at the 2022 Theme Park Awards. Its design has been preserved, remaining largely the same as it was in 1926, according to managing director Kelly Richardson.
The attraction features visitors seated in wooden boats that descend a track into a lake, creating a signature splash. A rope-pulley mechanism efficiently returns the boats to the top for continuous enjoyment. The tower structure also retains much of its original form, with a roof modification in 1931 to align with the park's architectural style.
