18th March 2017
Chessington opens the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure! “There’s no such thing as a Gruffalo?” There is now, as Chessington World of Adventures Resort unveils a world first this weekend. With the opening of The Gruffalo River…
1st January 2017
Gruffalo comes to Chessington. Following on from the sightings late in 2016 of the Gruffalo at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Chessington has announced that a brand new experience is coming to the park. The Gruffalo…
15th August 2016
Chessington plans a new carousel. Chessington World of Adventures has today submitted a planning application to Kingston Borough Council seeking permission to install a new carousel ride within Market Square. Replacing the existing classic carousel at…
1st August 2016
Last Bubble soon to burst. Chessington World of Adventures has announced the long-rumoured closure of one of its most iconic rides. The Bubbleworks will close to the public, and the factory is due to be under…
25th April 2016
10-year masterplan unveiled. In September 2016, Chessington World of Adventures Resort submitted its vision of the park’s future to the Royal Kingston Borough Planning office. The plan, which includes several visuals, provides us with a rough…
28th September 2015
Rides close for the 2015 season. It has recently become apparent that Chessington World of Adventures is having a tough season this year. With prolonged periods of downtime on Dragon’s Fury and longer so on Rattlesnake.…
15th March 2014
Scorpion Express opens. Following a year closed, the former Runaway Train has reopened. Operating under a new guise for 2014, Scorpion Express is the big new attraction. Although not a brand-new ride, the attraction has received…
20th January 2014
New For 2014: Scorpion Express. In a surprise announcement, Chessington World of Adventures has revealed that some big changes are in store for 2014. With a new addition in the guise of Scorpion Express. Set within…
21st December 2013
Chessington catches fire. Today, at approximately 08:30 am, Chessington World of Adventures had to call the emergency services. Following the breakout of a fire in the park’s Creaky Cafe. The Cafe was, at the time, being…