Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Chessington World of Adventures – 2026 Opening Hours (subject to seasonal changes)

• Standard Days: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• School Holidays & Weekends: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Chessington Zoo: Opens at 10:00 AM (included with park ticket)
• SEA LIFE Centre: Opens at 10:00 AM (included with park ticket)
• Howl'o'ween (October): Extended hours until 7:00 PM on selected dates
• Closed: November – March (except for Christmas and February Half Term events

⭐ Top tip: Arrive by 9:30 AM to beat the queues – head straight to Vampire or Mandrill Mayhem first as they get the longest waits (45-90 mins by midday).

Online Saver Tickets (book at least 7 days in advance):

• 1 Day Ticket: £32 (gate price £66)
• 1 Day Pre-Schooler + Adult Ticket: £29 (mid-week entry only)
• Children under 90cm in height: Free entry
• Carer: Disabled guests pay the standard rate for a ticket and will be provided with one free Essential Companion ticket.

🎫 Annual Passes:

• Chessington Annual Pass: £64 – unlimited entry to Chessington World of Adventures
• Merlin Annual Pass (Essential): £139 – also includes Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND
• Merlin Annual Pass (Gold): £239 – also includes Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND
• Merlin Annual Pass (Platinum): £299 – also includes Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND

🐠 Zoo & SEA LIFE Add-on: Included in your theme park ticket – great value for animal lovers!

Address: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE, United Kingdom

By Car: From M25 Junction 9 or 10, follow A243 towards Chessington. £12 on-site parking for ticket holders (pre-book priority parking available – £20, closer to entrance).

By Train: Chessington South station is just over half a mile from the park entrance. Direct trains from London Waterloo (approx 30 minutes) via Motspur Park. Also services from Clapham Junction and Wimbledon.

By Bus: Bus routes 71 (from Kingston) and 467 (from Epsom) stop at the main entrance to Chessington World of Adventures.

📍 Sat Nav: Use postcode KT9 2NE. For accessible parking, follow blue badge signs to the designated area near the main entrance.

Make the most of your family adventure with these expert tips for Chessington:

• 🎢 Ride strategy for families: Start with Mandrill Mayhem and Vampire before 11am. For younger children, head to The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Room on the Broom, and Zufari: Ride into Africa early.
• 📱 Download the official app: Real-time queue times, interactive map, mobile food ordering, and virtual queuing for selected rides (free).
• 🍔 Best dining spots: Smokehouse BBQ & Bar (12-hour smoked meat) or Pizza Pasta Buffet in Adventure Point, or pack a picnic – designated picnic area near the Zoo entrance.
• 🐘 Zoo & SEA LIFE tips: Visit the zoo early morning (animals most active) or late afternoon (quieter). Don't miss the penguin feeding at 1:30pm.
• 📏 Height restrictions: Mandrill Mayhem (1.2m), Vampire (1.2m), Dragon's Fury (1.1m). There are plenty of rides for under 1m in Land of the Dragons.
• 👟 What to bring: Rain jackets (some rides are outdoors), comfortable walking shoes, refillable water bottles (free water refill stations), suncream, and a change of clothes for younger kids (Zufari can get splashy).
• 🏨 Stay overnight: Chessington Azteca Hotel or Safari Hotel (with animal views!) offer early ride access (30 minutes before general public) and breakfast packages.

🎁 Money-saving tip: Check for Tesco Clubcard or Blue Light Card discounts.

👶 Special note for younger families: Height check stations are located throughout the park. Use the Rider Swap system so adults can take turns on bigger rides without queuing twice.