Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures is an ideal family day out (or break) with a combination of theme-park attraction rides, a zoo and a Sea Life Centre.

Best for: All ages

16.00

Today

26°C
79°F

What to Expect:

Advance tickets
Cafe/Restaurant
Family tickets
Great for kids 4-12
Great for teens
Pay on day
Picnic areas
Public transport
Special events

What to do

Thrill-seekers should make a bee-line for Dragon’s Fury, Vampire, Dragon Falls and Kobra. Check out the Sealife display in in Azteca, featuring sharks, rays, and parrotfish in a lost civilization waiting to be explored.

With younger kids, head to Toytown, where gentler rides including a carousel, Toadies Crazy Cars and Tine Truckers.
Make use of the Kidspotter child-in-motion tracking system, with tags available to hire for the day at the park.

Join the Parent and Toddler Club for discounts for families visiting on certain off-peak dates.

Where to stay

Chessington has its own very own Holiday Inn – see our feature on Themepark Hotel.

For other family-friendly accommodation recommendations in the area, see our Weekend Breaks from London: Surrey, Sussex and Windsor page.

Photos

When

Opening days and times are seasonal; see the website for full details.

How

Just under 20km from London, Chessington is a few minutes off the A3 in Surrey so you’re most likely to visit by car. For directions, maps and information on other transport options, see the website.

Eat

There are themed cafes and snack shops in each ‘land’ or there are benches where you can eat your own food.

Cost

You can get one- and two-day tickets; count on paying just around £108 for a family of four for a one-day ticket, or just over £85 if you book online in advance. For more details, see the website.