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25TH NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER

WINTER'S TAIL

A Magical Christmas Adventure!
  • 25th November - 31st December
  • Tickets from £35pp
  • Short Breaks from £42pp
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THE PURRRFECT CHRISTMAS

Make magical memories this Christmas at Winter’s Tail, enjoying festive family fun with your nearest and DEERest at Chessington.

With the help of our jolly elves and reindeer, meet Father Christmas in his log fire grotto and revel in all the Christmas cheer that a traditional panto and carollers offer. Plus, NEW for 2023, visit the charming residents of Enchanted Hollow as they prepare for a magical Christmas. Help them countdown to the BIG day and wish them all a ‘Merry Christmas’ as you and your family wander through the delightful underground town of Enchanted Hollow decked out in all its festive finery.

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Visiting after Christmas?

Click here to find out more about our festive activities from 27th to 31st December!

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*Every full price ticket to Winter’s Tail between 25th November – 24th December includes entry to Father Christmas’ Grotto and Toy Workshop. You must select a grotto timeslot during the ticket booking process, the grotto slot refers to the time you will enter the grotto queue line. Father Christmas’ Grotto and Toy Workshop are not available between 27th December - 31st December 2023.

Pre Christmas Short Breaks

WINTER’S TAIL STAYS

Book a festive family break and embark on Britain’s Wildest Sleepover this November and December. Your short break gives you access to Winter’s Tail, including Father Christmas’ Grotto, Enchanted Hollow at Christmas, Christmas Panto and all the festive entertainment, as well as selected rides and attractions. Book your festive break today!

All Winter’s Tail short breaks include:

  • An overnight stay in one of our themed Resort Hotels or nearby partner hotels
  • 1 or 2 day* entry to Winter’s Tail, Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • Access to Savannah Splash Pool^
  • Animal meet and greets
  • A delicious breakfast
  • PLUS, all Resort accommodation includes FREE parking and fun-filled evening entertainment!

Looking to add more festive cheer to your stay? Elf Wake Up Calls are also available during your stay and can be purchased during the short break booking process.

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Greatest Hits Radio

Greatest Hits Radio is a proud partner of Winter’s Tail! They play the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, and are home to legends including Ken Bruce and PopMaster, Simon Mayo, Kate Thornton, Jackie Brambles, Jenny Powell and Martin Kemp. So, this festive season get all the Good Times you’ll need on Greatest Hits Radio! 

You can listen on FM, digital or ask your smart speaker to play ‘Greatest Hits Radio.’

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Please note: Open rides are subject to availability and will be weather permitting.

FESTIVE FAMILY FUN

  • Entry to Winter's Tail event
  • Entry to Father Christmas’ Grotto and Toy Workshop​
  • Entry to Enchanted Hollow at Christmas
  • Plus, selected rides and attractions, entry to Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium

FESTIVE FAMILY SLEEPOVER

  • Entry to Winter's Tail event
  • Entry to Father Christmas' Grotto, Toy Workshop
  • Entry to Enchanted Hollow at Christmas
  • A delicious breakfast
  • Themed and standard rooms
  • Plus selected rides and attractions, entry to Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium.

A WHOLE YEAR OF AWESOME

  • Visit Chessington again and again with a Chessington Annual Pass
  • Or visit more of the UK's best attractions with a Merlin Annual Pass.
  • Great Passholder perks
  • Exclusive discounts including dining, shopping and special events
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ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PACKAGE ​

Join your own personal elf for 4 hours of Winter's Tail fun! Get access to both our Theme Park and Zoo with VIP Ride and Grotto access included. Join us in meeting one our lovely reindeer and finish off your experience with a family meal in one of our on-park restaurants.  

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VIP REINDEER MEET AND GREET PACKAGE​

This winter, come face-to-face with our resident reindeer! Join our zookeepers and learn all about these wonderful animals and what it really takes to be a reindeer-in-training during the festive season. PLUS, you can take part in a feeding experience and receive an exclusive VIP  photo opportunity with one of our reindeer so you can take home a reminder of your magical experience! 

ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS

Tickets for Winter’s Tail at Chessington World of Adventures Resort are now live for you to book.

Pre-booking your entry ticket is now only available through the new annual pass pre-book hub. If you have a Merlin Discovery Pass and wish to visit during Winter’s Tail use the Father Christmas Grotto link below to book your event tickets (includes entry to Winter’s Tail, Grotto, Toy Workshop and Enchanted Hollow). 

Entry to Father Christmas’ Grotto, Toy Workshop and Enchanted Hollow are available as an added extra for all annual passholders. Pre-book your tickets using the link below.

*Terms and Conditions apply. 2-Day Theme Park entry is valid on all dates excluding 24th and 26th November, 1st, 3rd, 8th and 26th – 29th December 2023. Short breaks before 25 December also include entry to Father Christmas’ Grotto and Toy Workshop. You must select a grotto timeslot during the ticket booking process. 

^Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this during the booking process. 

*Height restrictions apply. All rides and attractions are subject to availability.

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