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…
16th December 2016
Christmas comes early. Only six months after the arrival of male Asiatic Lion, Kamal, from Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Canada. Chessington World of Adventures is proud to announce that Christmas has come early this year…
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…
31st March 2016
A new King arrives at Chessington World of Adventures. Ladies and Gentlemen, Chessington’s new King has arrived. Following the sad news last year of the untimely death of Chessington’s former Asiatic Lion, Ashok. A new lion…
20th February 2016
Go Ape At Chessington This Summer! In a surprising and exciting twist, Chessington World of Adventures has officially announced a brand-new partnership with aerial adventure experts, Go Ape. This bold collaboration marks the first time Go…
7th January 2016
Farewell, Safari Skyway. Earlier today, Chessington World of Adventures officially announced the removal of the much-loved Safari Skyway. As previously reported, the ride’s queue line has already been removed. And only yesterday was the attraction taken…