Chessington World of Adventure

Went here today with my 11 year old son 3 of the main attraction rides were closed he was very disapointed but he still managed to enjoy the other rides and the zoo and the safarie very friendly staff ques not to bad as they move fast over all a very good day for kids

I came here more for the Chessington Zoo than the World of Adventures, as I have not been here for a long time and thought it would be nice to have a day out here.
It’s really quite sad to see the animals stuck in such a small area though, however, I would recommend the Penguin Talk. It is really informative and fun.
But if you do go, the Rameses Revenge, is an awesome ride, when you think it is all over, it goes round and round once again, and you will be hanging upside down and getting wet more times than you would have thought!
Lots of fun for all the family.
There are Zoo only days during the winter months, November to March, if you just want to go and see the animals.

I haven’t been here for a good couple of years and it’s really interesting to see what has changed!
I would recommend to get there early, before the theme park opens as there was a very long queue to get into the car park which is £2 for parking a day or free for annual pass holders
Then after we managed to find a parking space and I gotta admit having a small car is great as I can slip into spaces, I couldn’t imagine trying to park a family size car into the space as they were pretty small! So once again we had to queue again to get our tickets and we were waiting in the queue for 45 minutes and there were a lot of parents that was not impressed with only one if their paying stations opened at the time.
So to be honest this was the only downfall of the day! After that everything was looking up! We went to see the animals and then went on a mini safari!
We were very lucky as we did not have to queue up for more than 20 minutes for each ride but the pathway to queue is quite long and we were walking for sometime. If you have disability there are special entrances which leads you to the front of the queue!
There are quite a few places where you can grab a snack, or a buffet meal, and there’s are meal deals and drinks offers around the park.
I love the fact there is many new attractions and there is plenty of seating areas.

This was one of my temp contracts when the Dark Ride was being built. However it did not turn me to the Dark Side only Laser Light!

I spent two days at Chessington recently and we had a great time, yet did feel it was for a slightly younger crowd.
We really enjoyed the Zufari and what the park had to offer but did feel it needed more rollercoasters!
The food is decent priced and with a Merlin Pass you get 20% off.

Took my grandson Kevin to Chessington last weekend and judging by the fact that we stayed there for 5 hours I couldn’t convince him to leave for 40 minutes straight gives you a pretty decent idea of how entertaining this park is for little kids. I found the fact that the attractions are included in the ticket price really convenient. Even though Kevin liked all of the rides the Vampire seemed to be his favourite one. We even stopped by the Zoo on the way out.
Overall I’ll have to give it 4 stars instead of 5 since I really disliked the food at the restaurants as it was not well prepared and expensive.

Being a roller-​coaster wuss, Chessington is perfect for me.
Black Buccaneer is my favourite ride. It’s bliss when you sit at the back, and get the free fall sensation.
Positives:
–Something for everyone
–Zoo AND adventure park? Perfect!
–Love all the rides (Though I can’t judge Ramses’ Revenge)
Negatives:
–Wasps! There are a LOT of wasps that hover round the bins on hotter days.
–Overpriced gifts and food, and the people shouting at you to come and play the sideshows gets irritating.
–Children and pushchairs everywhere. What a silly place to bring a pushchair.

In my opinion this is the perfect park if you have younger children under the age of 10. This age group is FULLY catered for and they will have FANTASTIC fun, teeny kids will still enjoy it with the Vampire ride, run away train etc.
This site is the opposite to Thorpe Park whereas 80% of Thorpe Parks rides cater for teens and above, Chessington’s is 80% for the younger age group.
The facilities are clean and good. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

If you have kids then a Merlin pass is a key bit of kit we save up our Tesco Clubcard points every year to invest in cards for the family currently £42.50 in clubcard vouchers (
). Worth every penny we have been to Chessington 7 times this year alone. Merlin Group have taken a clear decision to position Chessington as a young family destination with Thorpe Park as the choice for teenagers. Our youngest child had the day off school today for teacher training which automatically means a day out at Chessington for her and a couple of her school friends. We left at 8 to make sure we were at Waterloo to catch the 9.16 train to Chessington South a quick stroll from the station about 12 minutes at 9 year olds pace and we were there for opening time. The perfect day mixed weather forecast and a borough specific teacher training day meant the park was empty and I mean empty. No queues all day we packed in over 40 rides today plus some animal shows. I really love this place the staff are friendly and full of energy (even on a quiet day like today), the grounds are spotless, the zoo is worth a trip on its own especially with the expansions over the last couple of years, great shows and yes the food is pricey and nasty. They have lockers take a picnic and lots of icy drinks there is a café nero for coffee avoid the shops and everything that costs extra money you need at least 2 days here to get round everything. A really, really fun day out.

We went here for the day but stayed a few hours. I was there with my daughter and 2 grandsons aged 2 and 4. The rides are limited for that age group and from an adult view I thought it all a little seedy and run down. The whole place could do with a lick of paint.
On the upside the staff were all lovely and very friendly.
On the downside it is expensive there — luckily we had discount as we got a voucher from W H Smith — it would have been double the cost.
Parking was good and we did not have to walk miles to get in the place but then we were there not in high season.
Food was very expensive and although there were quite a few places to choose from it was just a little off… the menu… I had to order 3 different things before I was able to have what they actually had in stock — crazy. I would not go there for the food or the service so only one star for that.
With the Zoo part there it is okay but not really worth a visit and I think all the animals and birds would be better served in a more appropriate surrounding.
The aquarium was good and I had a manicure from some friendly prawns.
They grab your money from every which way, having your photo taken after a ride (fell for that one but only once). Throwing balls into a bucket before being dragged away by my daughter… thank goodness.
The boys enjoyed the rides that we did go on and watching their faces was pure joy.
Would I go again — you bet provided I get to see their happy faces again.
Word of warning — do not buy the doughnuts as they are just too good.

I wanted a day out full of craziness & fun with my 9 years-​old cousin, and fun fun fun it was indeed! Rollercoasters, zoo to explore, face painting and much more. It was even more special as we went for the Halloween break so plenty of vampires, ghouls, witches and scary stuff to keep us entertained. I know… I’m a child! :)
I would agree though that the food is quite pricey there and once you’re in, you kinda go with the flow so I would recommend getting your own lunch pack for the day.
Also, attractions are included in the ticket price but bear in mind there are plenty of others for which you’d have to pay if you wanna play (machines, stands…). Most probably because it was school break indeed, it took us a good hour to queue for each attraction. A good thing to know is that for an additional £10, you can avoid the queue and get an «Express in» into 6 attractions of your choice.
Another point, once you arrive at Chessington South Station, which is apparently the terminus from Clapham junction, then count a good 15mn walk to get to the amusement park (more if you’re with small children).
I had a great time and my cousin had an A-​MA-​ZING one so definitely recommended.

Chessington is ideal for the younger person but has limited appeal for adults. I have had trouble staying entertained at Chessington for more than a few hours, whereas at Alton Towers I have had no trouble filling a day or two. Chessingtons rides are amusing, but dated. They’re latest addition, Wild Asia, is merely Beanoland revamped and the addition of the Kobra ride.

Am 29.06.1994 war unsere Schulklasse dort — hat mir damals dort sehr gefallen — wie es heute ist kann ich nicht beurteilen — aber damals war ich begeistert!

Great Day out — Dont go unless you use the wh smith vouchers min — it can set you back
bring you own food as its daylight robbery!
Rides are ace, especially SAW

When Tussauds took over Chessington World of Adventure a few years ago, it decided to make the nearby Thorpe Park into a more extreme park and turn Chessington into a more family friendly park. So, it moved rides like Samurai over to Thorpe Park and developed the zoo more.
That’s not to say that there aren’t some good thrill rides at Chessington. The Vampire is a classic and is certainly more thrilling with the revamp that allowed your feet to dangle freely — no flip flops recommended on this ride! Another newer ride, Dragons Fury, also delivers a high energy ride as the cars can spin freely around their own axis as they travel along the coaster track. The Rattlesnake is a run steel mouse ride.
For some reason, the ride which Chessington is perhaps most associated with are the Bubbleworks, newly sponsored (and re-​themed) by Imperial Leather, an indoor water ride which provokes huge waterfights! Another to cool down is on Ramases Revenge, which delivers a head over heels ride with shooting fountains!
There are lots of family friendly rides and experiences like Tomb Raider where you shoot targets with an electronic gun as you travel through the ride. The zoo and aquarium here is definitely worth a browse, even if you’re not with family. Keep an eye out for the feeding times and birds of prey show. The sea lions are especially worth watching.
I still prefer Thorpe Park for its higher adrenaline rides but Chessington is also worth a visit, especially for a younger or mixed crowd.

Situé à proximité de Londres, c’est un parc d’attraction bien plus familial que Thorpe Park.
Vous y trouverez, en effet, un petit zoo ainsi qu’un espace entièrement dédié aux tous petits.
Pour les grands, vous pourrez tout de même avoir quelques sueurs froides notamment avec le Vampire, dont les sièges sont suspendus au dessus du vide et qui vous entraîné à une vitesse impressionnante.
C’est un parc agréable pour toute la famille car tout le monde y trouve son compte.

Fesselnde Fahrattraktionen, beeindruckende Begegnungen mit Tieren, Live-​Shows und unvergessliche Ereignisse für große und kleine Kinder von 0 bis 99 das alles findet man in der Chessington World of Adventures. Neben einer aufregenden SEA LIFE Unterwasserwelt (wurde von Cuxhaven nach hierhin verlegt), gibt es Adrenalinstöße in verschiedensten Achterbahnen wie z.B. im Darkride Bubbleworks oder Dragons Fury. Süße Tigerbabys und ein Kletteraffen-​Spaziergang sorgen mühelos für einen aktionsgeladenen, kurzweiligen Tagesausflug für die ganze Familie. Die perfekte Erholung rundet ein Aufenthalt im angrenzenden Safari-​Erlebnishotel ab.

Good Points
Everything!
Bad Points
Nothing!
General Comments
Every summer, my dad, sister and I go to Chessington and have some great fun. It was just as good this year. Some of the best rides include
VAMPIRE– A swinging roller coaster ride that makes your legs dangle through.
DRAGON’S FURY– A spinning roller coaster, for those that are not afraid of dragons!
BILLY’S WHIZZER– A Chair-​O-​Plane ride that sprays you with water.
DRAGON FALL’S– The best ride in the park, a water ride that takes you through a dragon and down a rushing waterfall!
TOMB BLASTER– Want to zap mummes and curses with a laser gun?
FOOD– Although this is not a ride, the food choices are very wide. For the last couple of years, Dad and I go to the KFC, while my sister goes to the Pizza Hut.
Final advice?- Go. You definitely won’t regret it.

Chessington is the perfect place for people like me who like rides but not ones that are too ‘over the top’!
With selections of rides to suit everyone no one will be getting bored here. The Vampire is best for the older kids and adults, or the new Rattle Snake. You’ve also got your well known range such as Ramses Revenge, Beano Land and the Dragons Fury.
There’s not a great deal of places to eat here however, but if you love fast food then you won’t have any trouble.
If you get bored of the rides then there’s always the arcades, or the side stalls in which you can try and come away with more then just a giddy feeling from the rides!

Chesington has NOTHING on Thorpe Park!
It is as exciting as Thorpe Park in my opinion. Thorpe Park is more for the Thrill Seekers, whilst Chessington is more for younger guests and those that are not particularly fond of the huge rides.
Like Thorpe Park it gets really really busy during the summer and has lots of kids running around all over the place.
Although, to be fair, just because it isn’t my thing doesn’t mean it isn’t great! It’s perfect for young guests and I think it’s great that the Tussaud Group have catered to them with this park, and the thrill seekers with Thorpe Park and Alton Towers.
It’s a great day out if you have children, and a visit to the Zoo adds more to the day!

We had a big family day at Chessington as there are lots of children of varying ages. We had a great time — plenty to do for everyone, but mainly the kids. I love the big rides and if these are your thing, you will be disappointed with Chessington as it’s more aimed at younger children. However, there are some great rides like Professor Burp’s Bubbleworks.
If thrill rides are what you are after, you are better off visiting Thorpe Park nearby.

I Loved bubble works it’s a real fun place which will put a smile on the little one’s faces.
also the vampire which is really cool! i was to scared to go on it at the time but my sister did and she enjoyed it very much, also not only is it a theme park but a zoo aswell you can get on a high tram kind off ride which is high up and takes you round the hole zoo aswell. its very good for the little one’s and familys. you will most certainly enjoy it. From Sarah x x x x xxxx

Excellent Day Out !
Best Rides: Vampire, Blackbeads Boat, Daragons Fury, Bubble Works, Sea Storm. Nearly all the rides!
Many places to try.
Every good rail links from London Waterloo and Bus from the station into Chessington! You can use your Oyster Card or pay the fare. Your Choice.