Sunday, 04 November 2018 20:00

Winter's Tail returns to Chessington in 2018

This Christmas celebrate with The Gruffalo, visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto, enjoy some favourite rides and meet the amazing animals in Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE centre.

Enjoy a full day of festive fun, visit just for the new Twilight hours, or add an overnight stay.

Christmas with The Gruffalo

  • Get your dancing shoes on for the new live show, The Gruffalo Christmas Groove.
  • Join Mouse on The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, a magical riverboat journey through the deep dark wood.
  • Team up with The Gruffalo’s Child on a treasure trail around the theme park and receive a special pop badge.
  • Decorate festive treats in The Gruffalo Kitchen.

Meet Father Christmas

  • Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto and receive an early Christmas gift.
  • Adults receive a free hot drink and festive treat.
  • Meet his mischievous elves and trusted Reindeer.

Selected rides open!

Enjoy some of your family favourites this Christmas…

  • Vampire
  • The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
  • Seastorm
  • Black Buccaneer
  • Adventure Tree
  • Tiny Truckers

Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE

Have a wild Christmas with the amazing animals at Chessington Zoo, including the lions, gorillas and zebras plus creatures beneath the waves including sharks and rays.

  • Trail of the Kings
  • AMAZU Treetop Adventure
  • Wanyama Village & Reserve
  • Penguin Bay
  • Sea Lion Bay
  • Children's Zoo
  • SEA LIFE

Dates, times and prices:


Full Day (10am-7pm)

£18 per person / £15 for Annual Passholders

  • 1st - 2nd December
  • 8th - 9th December
  • 15th - 17th December
  • 20th - 24th December

Twilight* (3pm - 7pm)

£15 per person / £10 for Annual Passholders

  • 5th - 7th December
  • 12th - 14th December
  • 17th - 19th December

Post Christmas** (10am - 5pm)

£13 per person / FREE for Annual Passholders

  • 27th - 31st December
  • 1st - 2nd January

* Chessington Zoo not open.
** Father Christmas and The Gruffalo Kitchen not open.

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