New Year's Eve Family Breaks
Join us for a magical, action-packed New Year’s Eve celebration designed for families and kids of all ages! Book an overnight stay and step into a world of fun and adventure with:
- 1 day entry to Winter’s Tail on 31st Dec 2025
- 1 day entry to Zootastic (Zoo and SEA LIFE) on 1st Jan 2026
- A HUGE line up of New Year’s Eve entertainment^
- A delicious breakfast
- 3 course buffet dinner in Zafari Restaurant
- Access to our Savannah Splash Pool†
- Free parking and WiFi
Book now for the ultimate family celebration at Chessington!
An unmissable night of live music!
Ring in the New Year at Chessington with an unforgettable night of live music and high-energy performances.
Enjoy a set from Kevin Davey White, delivering powerful vocals and crowd-pleasing anthems. Jam the night away to Punk Rock Revolution, bringing raw energy, classic punk attitude, and non-stop excitement to the stage.
A perfect soundtrack to welcome the New Year—loud, electric, and unforgettable.
Winter’s Tail
Step into the magic of Winter's Tail, where twinkling lights, enchanting rides, and festive fun await! On 31st December you can enjoy cheerful carollers, panto and seasonal delights!
Chessington Zoo
Explore and stare wide-eyed at over 1,000 animals in our Chessington zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium.
Zoo Talks & Feeds
Join our Zookeepers for talks and feeds across the day that will give you fun facts and information about some of our key animals. Download the Chessington app for timings and way finding.
Meet & Greets
Dino Hunt
Get ready for a ROAR-some adventure with Dino Hunt! This interactive dinosaur experience features lifelike walking dinosaurs, playful baby dinos, and engaging prehistoric fun that thrills guests of all ages.
Gabby’s Dollhouse
Meet Gabby and her lovable cat-pal Cakey from Gabby’s Dollhouse for a Gab-dorable treat for little fans. Make sure to bring a camera!
Pups at Play!
The PAW-ty is here! The pups are ruff ruff ready to meet you this New Years Eve. Enjoy a photo and high-paw with Chase, Skye, and Rubble. Life is better with a pup!
Activities for the whole Family
Disco & Dance Floor
Get ready to boogie! Our disco and dance floor brings the party vibes with great music, colourful lights, and plenty of space to show off your best moves.
Sweet Treats
A paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. Enjoy free pick ’n’ mix, candy floss, popcorn, and refreshing slush puppies—perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Games & Arcade
Packed with fun for all ages, our games and arcade zone features interactive games, table tennis, and a retro arcade feel. Challenge friends and family, test your skills, and win prizes.
360 Video & Selfie Pods
Capture the moment from every angle. Step into our 360 video and selfie pods to create fun, shareable videos and photos you’ll love looking back on.
Magician
Prepare to be amazed! Our magician delivers mind-blowing tricks, laughs, and interactive magic that will keep audiences of all ages entertained.
Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos
Colourful face painting and fun temporary tattoos to delight guests of all ages.
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Safari Resort Hotel
Treat your family to an unforgettable getaway at our African savannah-themed Safari Resort! Whether you're dreaming of a magical sleepover in our The Gruffalo rooms, exploring the wild in one of our animal-themed rooms, we have the perfect spot for you to create lasting memories.
Azteca Resort Hotel
Immerse yourself in a unique short break in our South American-themed Azteca Resort Hotel. Choose from a variety of rooms, from the enchanting Monkey Temple Room to our Discovery Rooms and create unforgettable family memories that will last a lifetime.
^New Years entertainment is subject to change. Additional entertainment is exclusively for hotel guests booked on New Years Eve only.
*£144 per person is based on 2 adults and 2 children under 15 years staying in a standard bedroom in the Safari Resort Hotel.
†Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this during the booking process. Guests staying in standard rooms will be charged to use the Savannah Splash Pool. Please note that access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to booking availability. Guests will need to book a timeslot for the pool, this can be done at any point before your stay via your booking confirmation email or online via chessington.com
