6th January 2016
Is Safari Skyway due for Removal? Following the recent removal of its queueing area. So, the permanent closure of the park’s popular Safari Skyway attraction is now looking more likely than ever. Earlier today, the ride…
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.…
27th August 2015
Restaurant extension planning begins. Exciting developments could soon be underway at Chessington World of Adventures. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has received a new planning application. The application outlines the park’s intention to construct…
7th June 2014
A new Lioness arrives. There’s a new arrival at Chessington World of Adventures Resort’s Zoo. Following the sad news earlier this year that Kalinga had passed away. Chessington has added a new female lioness to the…
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…
15th February 2014
Lioness Kalinga passes. Kalinga, the Asiatic Lioness, 11, an inhabitant of Trail of the Kings, died on January 31st 2014. Kalinga was born on March 1st 2002, to Vanaraj and Shantee at Zoo de La Boissière…
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…
22nd July 2013
Rides closed until 2014. Chessington World of Adventures has revealed that more than one ride will remain closed for the season. Earlier in the year, we reported that the Runaway Train was to remain closed. Now,…