School Adventures at Chessington
Overview
There's a world of educational adventures waiting to be explored.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort Education Programme
There's nothing like a sense of wild adventure to make your class really want to dig deeper and discover more. And at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, you can let your intrepid explorers loose on the wildest lessons of their lives! Go on a journey of exotic exploration together and unearth the secrets of far-flung lands and the untamed inhabitants that lie within.
For more information or to book call 0871 282 5103.
Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Read Learning - Our brand new ezine especially for Teachers
- Book for 2012 at 2011 Prices
- Win a hotel break for two at Chessington
- Teacher's Diary - Our wild day out at the Park
- And much more...
“Beautiful sensory experience which captivated our pupils”
Sue Bolton, Castle Hill, Chessington
“The educational talk was really child friendly and full of interesting facts. The children were completely engaged and focused.”
Year 5 Teacher, Latchmere Junior School
Workshops & Events
Workshops & Events at Chessington
Working with practicing teachers and educational advisers, we have created a programme of workshops and events for pupils in Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 with just the right mix of education and fun to bring learning to life.
Read Learning - Our brand new ezine especially for Teachers
- Book for 2012 at 2011 Prices
- Win a hotel break for two at Chessington
- Teacher's Diary - Our wild day out at the Park
- And much more...
View the workshops on offer for Primary and Secondary Schools.
Animal Magic - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Bring your pupils closer to the animal kingdom with a choice of five animal related talks. During these talks, your class will be immersed into the world of some of the Planets most amazing creatures.
• Wild Variety – Science (QCA SoW 2C)
Discover the amazing diversity between different species of animals.
• Take a Bite – Science (QCA SoW 3A)
Investigate how animal teeth have adapted to their eating habits.
• Bones Alive – Science (QCA SoW 4A)
Discuss animal bones and their important roles.
• Animals at Home – Science (QCA SoW 4A)
Look at different habitats and food chains around the world.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Animal Magic - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Give your students an in-depth look into the animal kingdom through various topics such as conservation, ecology and natural habitats.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16) | Science
Art & Design - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)See a theme park from a different perspective. Explore how different areas are themed, from the graphic design behind planning sketches, through to logos and merchandise.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16) | Art & Design
Chessington as a Business (Applied GCSE & ALevel)
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Learn about the importance of different departments within the park, the recruitment process and the organisational structure of each attraction.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16), Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18) | Business Studies
Conservation - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Give your class an insight into the history of zoos, from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Victorian England and the modern day. All animals featured will be found at the Zoo. Workshop is tailored to keystage.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Conservation - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)An insight into the history of Zoos, from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Victorian England and the modern day – features animals at our Zoo.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16) | Science
Design & Technology - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Introducing the workings of a fairground ride, including gears, pulleys, levers, cranks and cams.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Design & Technology
Forces - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)A unique opportunity for pupils to experience the true effects of push, pull, the force of water and the force of air through practical work and demonstrations.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Fur, Feathers & Fins - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Let your class discover the fascinating relationship between land and sea-dwelling animals at our Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Geography - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Discuss the origins of various animals in the zoo. Maps are used to point out different species around the world and how their range has diminished.
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Geography
Geography - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Students get to examine the impact a theme park has on the local economy and environment, plus the external factors that usually affect the construction of a new theme park.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16) | Geography
Guest Care
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Find out about the training we offer our staff to help them deal with park guests effectively and professionally.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16), Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18) | Business Studies
Human Resources
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Discover the ins and outs of recruiting, training, managing and motivating hundreds of staff members.
Ages 3-5, Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16), Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18) | Business Studies
Information and Communication Technology - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Introduce your students to the back office procedures, information collection and ride control systems we use to run Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16) | Business Studies, ICT
Interdependence & Adaptation - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Looks at how plants and animals in different habitats depend upon each other through feeding relationships and plant nutrition.
Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Interdependence and Adaptation - Secondary
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Looks at how plants and animals in different habitats depend upon each other through feeding relationships and plant nutrition.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14) | Science
Marketing (Applied GCSE & ALevel)
From £11.50 per pupil (including entry)Understand the different marketing techniques used to make sure our customers’ needs and expectations are met.
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14), Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16), Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18) | Business Studies, Marketing
SEA LIFE Adventures - Primary
From £7.00 per pupil (including entry)Pupils dive straight into the habitats, diets and behaviours of sharks, stingrays, seahorses, starfish and lots of other creatures teeming in our SEA LIFE centre.
Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) | Science
Resources
Each workshop is accompanied by a FREE Teacher's Resource Pack, full of activity ideas for before, during and after your visit.
Free Zoo Quest Resource Pack (KS 1 & 2)
Book an animal related workshop at Chessington World of Adventures Resort and your pupils will get a unique interactive learning experience with the support of this fantastic free pack. It’s bursting with cross-curricular resources including the below:
For Teachers
- Tiger USB stick
Contains lesson plans, video clips, clip art, reward certificates and vouchers. Use the USB to store your own files too! - Classroom Poster
Fun map to get your pupils excited about their trip. - Flashcards
Six glossy designs to help you deliver your lessons.
For Every Pupil
- Adventurer’s Booklet
16 pages of facts, pictures and puzzles. Plus a fact-finding mission around the Zoo. - Stickers Sheet
Including over 30 stickers.
Read Learning - Our brand new ezine especially for Teachers
- Book for 2012 at 2011 Prices
- Win a hotel break for two at Chessington
- Teacher's Diary - Our wild day out at the Park
- And much more...
Explore this free resource in more detail!
All Other Resources
Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)
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Snacks, Shelter & Safety - SEA LIFE Resource
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Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest Booklet Answers
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 10 & 11
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 12 & 13
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 14 & 15
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 16 & 18 Cover
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 2 & 3
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 4 & 5
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 6 & 7
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 8 & 9
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Fish
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Frog
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Parrot
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Penguin
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Spider
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Tiger
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Zoo Quest Wall Chart
Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)
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SEA LIFE - Resources
Print and distribute -
Snacks, Shelter & Safety - SEA LIFE Resource
PDF - SEA LIFE Resource -
Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
Zipped PDF -
Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Activity Booklet
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Animal Clip Art
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Flash Cards
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest - Wall Poster
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Zoo Quest Booklet Answers
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 10 & 11
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 12 & 13
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 14 & 15
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 16 & 18 Cover
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 2 & 3
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 4 & 5
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 6 & 7
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Zoo Quest Booklet Pg 8 & 9
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Fish
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Frog
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Parrot
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Penguin
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Spider
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Zoo Quest Flash Card - Tiger
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Zoo Quest Wall Chart
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)
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Chessington as a Business
Teacher and Pupil resources -
Customer Service
Pupil and Teacher Resources -
Investigating Leisure and Tourism
Teacher and Pupil notes -
Promotion in Leisure and Tourism
Pupil and Teacher Resources
Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16)
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Chessington as a Business
Teacher and Pupil resources -
Customer Service
Pupil and Teacher Resources -
Investigating Leisure and Tourism
Teacher and Pupil notes -
Promotion in Leisure and Tourism
Pupil and Teacher Resources
Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18)
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Chessington as a Business
Teacher and Pupil resources -
Customer Service
Pupil and Teacher Resources -
Investigating Leisure and Tourism
Teacher and Pupil notes -
Promotion in Leisure and Tourism
Pupil and Teacher Resources
“Excellent for BTEC Travel and secondary school children.”
Head of Humanities, Parkview Academy
“Superb presentation as information was in small bites!”
Class Teacher, The White House School
Planning
Plan your School Trip
Planning a school trip to Chessington World of Adventures Resort couldn’t be easier, after all we do the hard work for you!
- Free teacher tickets 1 for every 5 primary pupils booked and 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 secondary students booked.
- Free planning tickets after you have paid for your school trip we’ll send two complimentary tickets for a ‘planning visit’ before the actual day.
- Free information sheet that has important details for the day such as meeting points and nearest First Aid Centre. Download the information sheet.
- Free risk assessment to make your visit as safe and as rewarding as possible we’ve put together a comprehensive risk assessment, so you don’t have to! Download the risk assessment.
Read Learning - Our brand new ezine especially for Teachers
- Book for 2012 at 2011 Prices
- Win a hotel break for two at Chessington
- Teacher's Diary - Our wild day out at the Park
- And much more...
“Very useful talk and easy for students to use as a case study”
Travel and Tourism Tutor, Varndean College
“The fact that the children got to see the animals close-up and even got the chance to touch them meant they could feel their different textures first-hand”
Year 5 Teacher, Latchmere Junior School
Prices & Booking
Book your School Trip
Prices and talk availability vary depending on when you visit. Choose your date here.
Prices
| Ticket type | Primary | Secondary | College |
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| Super Saver | £5.50 | £10.00 | £10.00 |
| Off Peak | £7.00 | £12.75 | £12.75 |
| Peak | £11.50 | £17.50 | £17.50 |
| Holiday Rate | £20.00 | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| Zoo Days | £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 |
| Teacher Free Ratio | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 |
For more information or to book call 0871 282 5103!
Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Key
- N/A
- Peak - no talk availability
- Off Peak - Standard talk availability
- Zoo Days - No talk availability
- Rehearsal Day - School rates & talks do not apply
- Holiday Rate - No talk availability
- Super Saver - Standard talk abailability
- Peak - standard availability
February 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
- Additional Teacher (Full Park) - £23.50
- Additional Teacher (Zoo Days) - £10.00
- Educational Workshops - £1.50
FAQs
1. Does the park expose children to water?
Some rides and attractions at Chessington World of Adventures Resort expose children to water.
2. Could any floor surfaces at the park be slippery i.e. due to water? If so, what measures are in place to prevent accidents?
We ensure that floor surfaces are non-slip wherever possible. The outdoor nature of the park means that it is exposed to weather conditions that can have an adverse affect on surfaces. Care needs to be taken when surfaces are wet.
3. Are there height restrictions for all rides and attractions?
There are height restrictions on some of the rides at the park. Specific restrictions can be found on this site and on park maps, which are given out on the day of your visit. Please read the ride restrictions situated at the entrance to each ride before entering the queue line.
4. Do any of the attractions involve being in confined spaces?
Some of the rides and attractions can be quite small in area and to some individuals these may feel confined. However no areas on the park can be defined as a confined space.
5. Do any of the rides or attractions feature strobe lighting?
Yes a few of the attractions at the park feature strobe lighting. This information can be found on signage at the entrance to each ride.
6. What are the medical provisions on-site?
The park has a First Aid Centre. This is permanently staffed by fully qualified first aiders throughout the season. The location of the First Aid Centre is marked on the park map.
7. Are there any traffic hazards, if so how are these minimised?
The park is closed to vehicular traffic movement when open to the public. There are designated drop-off points for coaches at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. There is no requirement for children to cross any busy public roads although children will be required to cross-internal park roads to access the admissions area. Pedestrian walkways are provided where possible.
8. Is the food in the outlets clearly labelled?
Yes food is clearly labelled in accordance with trading requirements.
9. Are there lockers for children’s belongings?
Yes these can be found in Market Square and are shown on the park map.
10. What are the park provisions for lost children?
Lost children should report to a member of staff. The First Aid Centre has a lost children facility.
11. Is there a team of trained staff members on-hand at all time and briefed in emergency and/or first aid procedures?
Chessington World of Adventures Resort has a comprehensive emergency plan that has been developed in conjunction with the emergency services. Staff are trained in what to do in an emergency.
12. Is there an evacuation procedure?
The park has a procedure in place to evacuate adventurers from the park safely. This will be implemented by fully trained staff.
13. Are there any steep slopes children would have to climb? If so, are there hand-rails to assist them?
Handrails are provided where necessary. There are no steep slopes at the park. As there are slight hills, scooters, roller skates and children's tricycles are not permitted into the park. For their own safety we request that children wearing Wheel Heeled shoes (Heeleys) do not activate the wheel part of the shoe and take due care and attention while in the park.
14. Are the rides/attractions inspected on a daily basis for any hazards?
All rides undergo rigorous testing every day by competent engineers in accordance with manufacturers guidance. Rides also undergo a comprehensive winter check by third party inspection engineers to ensure that they are safe for the following season.
15. Are there any steps to negotiate? If so, are there alternative routes for wheelchair adventurers?
Steps may need to be negotiated around the park. Disabled access is provided where necessary.
16. Is the park clearly sign-posted?
Yes the park is well sign-posted along with comprehensive detail on the park map.
17. Are all children issued with a park map in case they get lost?
Park maps are issued to all adults and teachers who are supervising the school trip and additional maps can be downloaded from our webpage
18. Are there areas of shade for pupils attending during the summer?
Shaded areas are provided throughout the park.
19. Glass doors/windows – do these pose a hazard?
Safety glass is used throughout the park.
20. In the event that children do misbehave and climb on railings etc – do staff members take disciplinary action?
The park has regulations displayed at the entrance. Staff are trained to enforce these regulations for the benefit of all adventurers. Staff will instruct children to behave where necessary.
Health and Safety
The quality and safety of all our rides and attractions are of the utmost importance and therefore a considerable amount of time and effort is spent on making all visits a safe and fun experience. Merlin Entertainments Group who own the theme park are Europe’s leading operator and developer of visitor attractions. Due to the complexity of theme park operations in the UK a summary of all main health and safety requirements is set out below:
1. Legal Requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 – This is the principle Act that applies to the company and is to ensure that all workers in all occupations are protected by law. Its purpose is to provide one comprehensive integrated system of law, dealing with health, safety and welfare of employees and members of the public who are affected by work activities. The Act is written in very general terms and does not require many specific requirements for managing health and safety at work. Instead, the Act places a general duty on employers to provide safe systems of work that are so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health.
Under the HASWA Act 1974 are many specific regulations which relate to work activities on site. The principle requirement being to undertake risk assessments to identify ‘hazards’ and assess the risk under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- The health and safety policy is signed by the Chief Executive Officer for Merlin Entertainments Group and the Divisional Director for the park.
- Risk Assessments are undertaken by all departmental Managers with reference to the work activities that they manage. Risk Assessments are reviewed at least annually or if any significant change takes place with regard to a work activity or area of work. Due to the volume of risk assessment documents it is not possible to send these out on an individual basis.
- The park is covered by Public Liability Insurance. The amount of cover provided by this policy is £10 million. The Policy is with ACE Insurance (Policy No: 47UKAO7552)
- The park is duel enforced by the local Health and Safety Executive and Environmental Health Department
2. Engineering/Maintenance of Rides:
All new rides must be designed and manufactured in accordance with strict standards and comply with UK requirements. Any new ride specifications with associated calculations are submitted to an outside independent inspection engineer in order to establish that the design is sound. This includes all aspects of the ride, i.e. forces involved, type of restraint, type of passenger carrying unit, any restrictions such as height, this process being known as ‘verification’.
In addition to this all existing rides and new rides have an ‘In-Service
Annual Inspection’ by outside independent inspection engineers to
ensure the safety and integrity of the ride for each season. Daily inspections
are also carried out by our own qualified engineers.
3. Ride/Attraction Operation:
The operation of all rides on park is conformant with strict documented procedures and manufacturers guidance. The rides team have a considerable amount of experience in operating rides and attractions which ensures safe operating standards.
All ride operators are over 18 and undergo a company medical for fitness. They are also rigorously trained to a high level of competence specifically related to each ride they operate. Operators undergo supervised training hours for each ride. All ride attendants are over 16.
4. Chessington Zoo:
Chessington Zoo at Chessington World of Adventures Resort is operated under strict licensing conditions as established within the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. A dedicated team of experienced zookeepers cares for the collection of birds, mammals and reptiles. All the birds, mammals and reptiles are protected behind suitably constructed barriers where the adventurer is able to see the exhibit but unable to touch.
5. Food Safety/Hygiene:
The park operates food catering outlets which are operated by trained employees. The food units operate in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and are regularly inspected by the local Environmental Health Department. The park also contracts an independent consultancy which carries food safety/hygiene inspections twice a year on all food retail outlets on park.
6. First Aid Facilities:
The park has First Aid facilities which are operated by a dedicated team of qualified first aiders. Each park also has a defibrillator located in each facility with a team of employees trained to operate this equipment. First aiders are trained to deal with all minor injuries on site and also in the initial stages of any major injuries that may occur until the emergency services arrive at the scene. The park has hospitals nearby with Accident and Emergency facilities.
The facilities also operate a lost person collection point so that they may be reunited for those responsible for them.
Emergency planning
The park has a contingency plan in the event of an emergency. The emergency plan covers incidents such as Fire, Bomb, Ride/Attraction/Boat Disaster. The emergency plans for the park has been developed in conjunction with the local emergency services who have regular meetings with the park regarding emergency procedures.
Security
The park has a dedicated security team who are able to deal with any minor security issues on site. The security team spend their time patrolling the park and dealing with any security related matters. The security team is also trained to deal with any emergency incidents that occur on park.
NB: Please note that Chessington World of Adventures Resort employs a full-time Health and Safety Manager who facilitates the company’s commitment and compliance with health and safety legislation.
If you can’t find what you were looking for above, send your questions to: chessingtonschools@merlinentertainments.biz.
