Chessington World of Adventures Entrance Tickets

I have a big soft spot for Chessington World of Adventures - it’s been a favourite park of mine since childhood and I’ve been visiting since 2002. Having seen its highs and lows over the years, returning after a few-year break gave me fresh eyes, and overall, I was pleasantly surprised. First off, the park is looking very tidy and well kept. Small details like refreshed signage, fresh coats of paint, and general upkeep make a huge difference to the overall atmosphere. I also got to try a few of the newer additions; Mandrill Mayhem was fantastic, and Crok Drop was a lot of fun. Although I’m well outside the target demographic, the World of PAW Patrol was a vibrant, colourful, and clearly popular addition to the park. It was also nostalgic to get back on classic favourites like Vampire, Dragon’s Fury, and Tomb Blaster - which was looking brilliant following its recent glow-up. However, a few areas fell short. Mid-week catering options were quite poor, with most outlets closed, leaving very limited food choices. The zoo also felt scaled down and somewhat neglected, particularly around the Trail of the Kings and Land of the Tigers, where empty enclosures gave off a slightly depressing feel. Overall, Chessington delivered a solid day out. With the park looking the best it has in years, friendly staff throughout, and the upcoming World of Minecraft expansion set to bring another roller coaster for 2027, it feels like the park is heading in the right direction.

Overall it was fine. The car parking was a complete shambles. Due to heavy rain for a few days, you are directed to park in what can only be described as a bog. Our automatic car could not cope and we ended up skidding along with a lot of other cars. Pretty scary. We refused to continue to park in the field, we were directed to a tarmac one after complaining, but there only seemed to be one of them. Ridiculous when you have to pay extra for parking! Queues were quite long for the bigger rides and animals are pretty non existent now. The sea life centre was still lovely and the Captains fish and chips were tasty and freshly cooked. Enjoyed the new Mandrill ride. Staff were all friendly and knowledgeable.

I had a lot of fun here. There was something for everyone- there was loads for younger children, and for older kids and adults there were quite a few bigger rollercoasters that were very good. My personal favourite ride was the Vampire, I recommend it to anyone going. We arrived on a Thursday, but went into the park itself on a Friday, and it was super quiet. We stayed in the on-site hotel, so we had the early access, and it was so worth it. The rides had barely any queues, so we made the most of it. But on the Saturday, it was so so busy, and for some of the rides, the queues got up to 75 minutes! I know especially with kids it's not easy to go on weekdays, but it's certainly quieter and better. I also recommend doing one of the animal experiences, I got to meet the rhinos, and though there's less animals than I remember from last time I went, it was very enjoyable. Overall a great stay, and I recommend it to anyone of any age.

We had a fantastic day at Chessington World of Adventures with my wife and daughter. There was something for everyone and we all had an amazing time. Most of the rides had short queues, which meant we could enjoy many attractions without spending the whole day waiting. There was a great variety of food options as well as plenty of ice cream and cold drinks available throughout the park. The staff were friendly, welcoming and always happy to help, which made our visit even more enjoyable. One of the best parts is that it’s not just a theme park, it also has a fantastic zoo with lots of amazing animals to see, making the experience even more special. My daughter absolutely loved every minute of it. Seeing her smile and enjoy the rides and animals made the day unforgettable. The park is clean, well-maintained and has a great atmosphere for families. We made so many wonderful memories together and can’t wait to visit again. I would highly recommend Chessington World of Adventures to anyone looking for a fun-filled family day out. Definitely a 5-star experience!

Had heard and read so many good reviews about the resort but visited with wife and two grandkids (7 & 8yrs old) yesterday and have to say was disappointed. Arrived around 11am and in all day. Was enough to do and see and I can appreciate it was one of the hottest days of the year with temperature hitting 38 at times which may have been a factor to not many animals being out. Other than the exotic fish and sharks in Sea Life, we only saw gorillas, penguins and a few monkeys. Rides kept breaking down due to the heat so after having standing in queue's for 45mins to an hour, this was very annoying for the grandkids and stressful for everyone else who had done same. Again, with it being one of the hottest days, I can appreciate visitors are wanting more drinks/slushies/ice cream but the resort would have known the temperstures and could have stocked up but it wasn't until we went to our third or fourth kiosk before managing to get something. We couldn't use the refillable cups we had bought the previous time as their date had expired so this was another let down and unless you bought a new one or bought drinks from the kiosks which had drinks left the water from the refillable areas was lukewarm and tepid so not very good for drinking. We bought tickets online then purchased the digital photos for the rides however they were changing over to a different app and the hassle this caused did not help matters. One positive, the new Paw Patrol area was enjoyed by the grandkids and we found a slushie vendor in there so they were happy about that part but said they didn't want to go back and I have to say, I can agree with them. If you are going then I'd say while pre-booking tickets to fast-track is a bit more expensive, I'd say it was essential if you do not want to stand up to an hour queuing. May have been the heat getting to me and we may enjoy it more if was a lot cooler but I think it will be a while before we return. Also, I'd advise to pre-pay your parking as got hit with a ticket for £16 to get out the car park.