Theme Parks · Surrey
Chessington World of Adventures
📍 KT9 2NX
Photo: Jeremy Thompson (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Theme park rides alongside a zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium
- Over 1,000 animals including rhinos and giraffes
- Minecraft World land with new rollercoaster opening 2027
- VIP animal experiences for close encounters
- Themed hotel rooms including PAW Patrol and Jumanji
Chessington World of Adventures combines a theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium under one roof, with over 1,000 animals including Southern White rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes alongside the rides. There's plenty to look forward to, with Minecraft World, a new themed land with a world-first coaster, due in 2027. Families can stay overnight in themed resort hotels or partner hotels, with options like PAW Patrol or Jumanji rooms, early ride time and included breakfast. It suits families with young children especially well, given the free entry for under-90cm visitors. The attraction is in Kingston upon Thames, close to Chessington South station just 0.6 miles away, with 33 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Day tickets can be booked in advance
- Parking
- Free parking for resort hotel guests, otherwise paid
- Best for
- Families with children, including under-90cm free entry
- Accessibility
- Accessible rooms available at the resort hotels
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Chessington World of Adventures into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Chessington South 0.6 miles
- Chessington North 1.2 miles
- Claygate 1.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page