Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo ADDRESS: LEATHERHEAD ROAD CHESSINGTON SURREY KT9 2NE Phone: 0870 999 0045 nearest train station: Chessington South Railway Station 0.7 miles (1.1 km)

Located on the A243, 2 miles from the A3 and M25 junction 9 or 10.


Chessington World of Adventures is both a Theme Park and Safari Zoo. In fact it was just a Zoo till investment in 1987 brought the creation of a Theme park alongside the Zoo and traditional fairground rides. The Zoo had first opened as far back as 28th July 1931. Fair gro8nd rides were added to the Zoo in the 40’,50’s and 60’s along with a miniature railway. The zoo lions, gorillas, penguins, otters, sea lions and more. There are actually around 100 different species and 260 individual animals in Chessington Zoo.

Theatre, thrill rides, roller coasters, gentle rides for younger kids, interactive themes include an area to shoot laser guns, bumper cards and Bubble Factory. Dragon's Playhouse provides a huge soft play and adventure centre for the younger adventurers.

The majority of the rides are geared to be suitable for younger children (all rides have a minimum height restriction of 3ft 11 inches) and the ‘Land of the Dragons’ is designed especially for the younger ones. This is a collection of activities, rides and entertainments with features such as the Dragonhouse, Dragon’s Fury Roller Coaster, a theatre and the Sir Walter Squirtalot dragon.
In the Market Hall is ‘Hocus Pocus Hall’ with a ‘4-D’ experience with mischievous Goblins. In ‘Transylvania’ enjoy the thrill of the Vampire ride where you limbs dangle free on this roller coaster ride.

Beanoland the comic character ‘Dennis the Menace’ includes an in door picnic area.

A changing calendar of events features favourite children's TV characters.

Open: February till start of January
10.00 am till 5pm - 8 pm (depending on time of year)

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