Where will your Wild Adventure take you?
Chessington, Theme Park of the Year 2010, offers a great family day out, or the perfect relaxing short break.
You can explore:
- 9 Themed lands (from Wild Asia to Transylvania)
- World-class Zoo
- SEA LIFE centre
- A little piece of Africa at our safari-themed Resort Hotel - great for Short Breaks or a spot of lunch
So, get ready to embrace your wild side and unleash your inner Adventurer – book your tickets today.
Exploring Chessington
9 Themed Lands
Chessington offers adventurers 9 themed lands to explore:
- Forbidden Kingdom
- Land of the Dragons
- Market Square
- Mexicana
- Mystic East
- Pirates Cove
- Toytown
- Transylvania
- Wild Asia
Each land offers its unique theme, rides, attractions and places to rest & shop before you journey on.
Chessington Zoo
Meet over 1,000 animals at Chessington Zoo; from the exotic and endangered to the just plain cute.
There's just so much to explore - including the fantastic Wanyama Village (see virtual tour).
Meet mischievous meerkats or take a walk on the wild side with tigers, lions and gorillas in the Trail of the Kings or Splash down to Sealion Bay for the chance to see Harley and Boston play in the water.
Find out more about Chessington Zoo.
SEA LIFE centre – New for 2011, Azteca
Lifting the lid on the mysteries of the underwater world, Chessington's SEA LIFE centre is a truly breath taking experience for all deep sea explorers!
SEA LIFE is packed full of fun exhibitions, including interactive rock pools, daily talks and feeding sessions as well as a breathtaking walkthrough ocean tunnel and NEW for 2011 Azteca - where you will discover a lost undersea empire featuring Sharks, Rays and Parrot Fish.
Safari themed Resort Hotel
There are just so many wild and wonderful things to do and see at Chessington, that one day just isn't enough. So turn a day out into a Break away and stay a night or two at Chessington Resort Hotel.
With safari-themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic Zafari Bar & Grill, it's just a few strides away from the Park.
Kids Go Free packages from just £131 per family*
At Chessington Resort Hotel, you can ROAR with the lions and tigers, soar on the rides and roller coasters and then SNORE in the hotel ready to start your adventure again the next day.
*From £131 is for a family of four (two adults and two children up to 12 years old). Prices are subject to availability and can change. See the Resort Hotel Package Availability Calendar for details.
Daily Shows
Every day is jam packed full of great shows at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
See the full list below and don't forget to check our Events page to see if anything else is happening during your visit.
There's so much to do one day might not be enough - why not extend your trip and save money with 2 day tickets or one of our Short Break Packages?
Amazing Animal Presentations
- 10:15am Otter Talk and Feed (Otters)
- 10:45am Children’s Zoo Meet and Greet (Children’s Zoo)
- 11:30am Penguin Presentation (Penguin Cove)
- 11:45am Gorilla Talk and Scatter Feed (Trail of the Kings)
- 12:00pm Sealion Show (Sealion Bay)
- 12:00pm Ray Talk and Feed (SEA LIFE)
- 12:30pm Owl or Condor Feed (Monkey & Bird Garden)
- 1:15pm AZTECA Talk and Feed (SEA LIFE)
- 1:30pm Otter Talk and Feed (Otters)
- 1:45pm Gorilla Talk and Scatter Feed (Trial of the Kings)
- 2:00pm Wild Wood Animal Antics (Wild Wood)
- 2:15pm Carnivore Talk and Feed (Trial of the Kings)
- 2:30pm Penguin Presentation (Penguin Cove)
- 3:00pm Sealion Show (Sealion Bay)
- 3:00pm Ray Talk and Feed (SEA LIFE)
- 3:30pm Squirrel Monkey Feed (Monkey & Bird Garden)
- 4:00pm Wild Wood Animal Antics (Wild Wood)
- 4:30pm AZTECA Talk and Feed (SEA LIFE)
Theatre Show
Spike’s Camping Capers – New for 2011
Show times at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm. When the park is open until 6:00pm or later there will be an additional show at 5:30pm
Please note: During Halloween Hocus Pocus (21-31st October), Spike's Spooky Halloween Adventure will replace Spike’s Camping Capers. See above for details.
Character Meet and Greets
Come and meet Spike or one of his friends in the theatre at the following times; 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm.
Tickets and Prices
A fantastic family or group day out begins with great prices – with an amazing 'Best Price Guarantee' for individual & family tickets purchased online.
Save 20% for Halloween - Best Price Guaranteed!
Enjoy spooktacular savings of 20% off tickets this Halloween when you book online with us.
We guarantee that you will not find these prices cheaper online - if you do we will match the price and refund the difference.
Book online today at Chessington.com and enjoy...
- Free Print at Home
- Guaranteed entry
Best Price Guarantee
Book in advance of your visit date and we guarantee that www.chessington.com will have the lowest priced entrance tickets available online. If you find a cheaper price online at the time of booking, we will match it and refund the difference! The ticket must be the same in all respects is only available to purchases made in the UK by UK residents and excludes offers conditional on buying other products, travel packages, downloading vouchers, group bookings, discounted membership schemes or bookings made by phone.
Rainy Day Guarantee
Earlier this year we offered adventurers a 'Rainy Day Guarantee'.
All you have to do is present your original tickets on the day you choose to re-visit at the ticket office window/s and you will have another wild adventure for FREE!*
If it rained continuously for 30 minutes or more at Chessington World of Adventures Resort on the day of your visit between 22/08/2011 - 30/09/2011, and you booked your ticket ONLINE at chessington.com (excludes hotel bookings) your are entitled to return for a FREE visit between 01/09/2011 - 31/12/2011 (excluding 21/10/2011 - 31/10/2011).
Free tickets will only be given upon presentation of the original ticket from your visit between 22/08/2011 - 30/09/2011. Photocopies and original booking references are not acceptable. ID will be required to match the original booking.
Weather conditions were recorded by Chessington World of Adventures Resort and our decision is final. No cash alternative is available, tickets cannot be sold. Refunds are not available when return tickets are used on Zoo Days. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Return visit/s are subject to availability, see website for opening dates and times.
Free tickets will be issued like for like - An adult ticket in exchange for an adult ticket and a child ticket in exchange for a child ticket. Should it rain on your return visit, tickets will not be transferable. Car park charge and park regulations apply.
The dates that we have recorded where it rained at Chessington for 30-minutes or more are:
- August 2011:
23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th. - September 2011:
4th, 5th, 6th and 17th.
All you have to do now is present your ONLINE tickets from your visit between 23/08/2011 and 30/09/2011 at the ticket office window/s between 01/09/2011 and 31/12/2011 (excluding 21/10/2011 – 31/10/2011), and you will have another wild adventure for FREE!*
ID will be required to match the original booking.
Other options for even more fun
We offer a range of other tickets with great savings:
- 2 day tickets
With so much to do, why not add a second day from only £5.40 per person - Merlin Annual Passes
Visit the UK's top attractions all year round - save 25% on Standard passes when you buy online - Open Dated Tickets
Not sure when you are coming? No problem. You can pre-purchase open-dated tickets valid for the whole season - Groups
If you can make up a group of 10 or more people then this is the ticket for you - save 50% in our end of season SALES - Adult & pre-school children
One adult and pre-school child under the age of 5 can visit us off-peak for just £13.50 - Schools
We offer a comprehensive schools programme with great deals throughout the year - Zoo Days
For those of you who like to plan ahead prices for our Zoo only days are available now
What are Print-at-Home Tickets?
Chessington.com is the ONLY place you can buy tickets to print at home. That way you can walk right past the Ticket Queue and straight into the Park!
To save money, time and for the best online price – book online and print at home or if you prefer you can call us on 0871 663 4477.
Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Short breaks
There are just so many wild and wonderful things to do and see at Chessington, that one day just isn't enough. So turn a day out into a Break away and stay a night or two at Chessington Resort Hotel. See our Short Break Offers.
With safari-themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic Zafari Bar & Grill, it's just a few strides away from the Park.
Make the hotel your African-style base camp for exploring the Park, Zoo and SEA Life centre, coming and going as you choose – swim and siesta anyone?
Or combine your Resort fun with an outing to nearby Kingston or Guildford – great for shopping. And you could even pop up to London for a little sightseeing and a show.
Kids Go Free packages from just £131 per family*
At Chessington Resort Hotel, you can ROAR with the lions and tigers, soar on the rides and roller coasters and then SNORE in the hotel ready start your adventure again the next day.
This amazing value price includes:
- Room with full English breakfast
- Park tickets
- Free access to our Leisure Club & Swimming Pool
- Free Chessington Resort Movie Club
- FREE Early Rider (see below)
- FREE Character Breakfasts and Animal Meet & Greets (see below)
Even more family fun
Families staying at Chessington Resort Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights and throughout School Holidays (22/07-06/09 & 22/10-31/10), can enjoy even more exclusive benefits* to add to the adventure:
- Early Rider
Meet from 9am in the Zafari Bar to be taken across to the Park at 9.15am and start your adventure before the Park officially opens! You will get exclusive access to our newest land Wild Asia - all before the park even opens! - Character Breakfasts
Meet Pip or Titch, Chessington’s wild and cuddly Meerkat Characters who will entertain you over breakfast from 8.15 - 8.30am and 8.45 to 9.15am. - Wild Factor Animal Meet & Greets
Your chance to get up close and personal with a some of Chessington Zoo’s animals from the exotic to the cuddly. Starts at 4.30pm. - Wanyama Village and Reserve
Our Wanyama Village is open exclusively to guests from 6.30pm to dusk on weekends in September (weather permitting). - Chessington Resort Movie Club
For children who like to stay up late we show family friendly movies on weekends and school holidays (22/07-06/09 & 22/10-31/10) and weekdays on request. The children can throw themselves on our bean bags whilst you relax and enjoy a drink at the bar. Movies start at 8pm. - Nintendo Wii Room
If you still have the energy after your wildest adventure in the Park & Zoo or you just fancy a break during the day, take on the Nintendo Wii challenge. Choose from a selection of games for only £5 per half hour session.
Times subject to change. 2012 school holiday dates to be confirmed.
Early Rider is available every Saturday, Sunday & School Holidays when the full Park is open.
Character Breakfasts are available every Sunday & School Holidays when the full park is open.
Wild Factor Animal Meet & Greets are available every Saturday & School Holidays when full park is open.
From £38.50 per person is based on a family of four (two adults and two children up to 12 years old).
Prices and offers are subject to availability and can change.
Adventurer Reviews
We make it easy for our adventurers to write reviews about their trip to Chessington - here are the ten most recently published.
Black Buccaneer
A ride better than I expected!
Thrillseeker07, 19 February 2012
Wild Asia
monkey swinger !!!!!
cheyenne raheman, 23 January 2012
Sealion Bay
sealion bay yay yay
cheyenne aged 12, 21 January 2012
Bubbleworks - Imperial Leather
Bubbled away
Lucy, 14 January 2012
Kobra
Flying!
Becky, 8 January 2012
Transylvania
Nothing Better!!!!!
Abby, 4 January 2012
SEA LIFE Centre
Sealife Centre
frances age 7, 1 January 2012
Wanyama Village & Reserve
EPIC!
Jacob, 22 December 2011
Seastorm
Fight the Seastorm
Lydia, 20 December 2011
Bubbleworks - Imperial Leather
Bubbleworks all the way!
Lauren, 9 December 2011
Need help or advice?
We understand that organising a family or group day out is a big deal. With 9-lands, a Zoo and a SEA LIFE centre there's a lot for you to explore... and we've got all the help you need to make your wildest adventure a day or short break to remember.
- See what other adventurers think about their visit
- Check out what's happening in 2011
- Take a look at our resort hotel
- See our opening times
Remember, when you are ready to visit you can get our most family and group friendly prices by booking online.
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