What company owns Chessington?

What company owns Chessington?

Chessington World of Adventures

Is Chessington suitable for 14 year olds?

For the purposes of admission an adult is 12 years and older at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. We do not accept entry into the park of children under 12 years old without an adult 18 years old or over. All those aged 3 years and over require an entry ticket.

Is Chessington good for 7 year olds?

Summary: Good fun day out for younger kids ideally between 7 and 13 years old, or minimum 1.2 metres tall, if you haven’t paid through the nose, don’t expect too much from the rides, and don’t mine queuing.

What age is Chessington World of Adventures aimed at?

The park is suitable for all ages, including families with young children. Most rides and attractions are only restricted by height. Smaller children usually have to be accompanied by an adult over 16 years old.

Why is Vampire closed Chessington?

The Vampire was closed for the 2001 season, and at the time this was thought to be permanent. However, instead of removal, the decision was taken to modify the ride so that it could use a new type of suspended coaster train.

What is Chessington famous for?

Chessington houses one of the Europe’s leading theme park resorts Chessington World of Adventures. This includes a zoo, a theme park, an aquarium and two four star hotels – the Safari Hotel and Azteca Hotel. In the grounds of the resort lies the historic Burnt Stub Mansion.

What age is free at Chessington?

We do not offer a discounted family ticket for Chessington World of Adventures Resort, however we offer discounted rates for all those 3 years and over if you booking in advance online. Children under 3 enter free!

Can you bring alcohol to Chessington?

You are not permitted to bring any food and/or drink into the Hotel and only food and/or drink purchased at the Hotel can be consumed whilst in the Hotel.

Which one is better Legoland or Chessington?

Legoland is geared towards younger, primary school aged kids. Chessington is geared more towards middle school aged children, and Thorpe Park is for high school age and above. Again, go to the websites and have a look at the height restrictions.

Do you have to pay for a 3 year old at Chessington?

Why is the Gruffalo ride closed?

By 2014 the Imperial Leather sponsorship had expired and so the brand logos were removed, but the ride remained in a poor condition. On 6 September 2016, the ride closed and the remaining props were auctioned off. On 1 January 2017, Chessington announced that The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure would replace Bubbleworks.

Has there ever been an accident at Chessington?

Jessica Blake was four when she fell through a gap on a bridge caused by a missing fence panel while queuing for the Tomb Blaster ride at Chessington Park of Adventures in 2012. She crashed on to concrete 14ft below and was left with a severe brain injury.

How many visitors does Chessington have?

The chart depicts attendance numbers at the Chessington World of Adventures theme park in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2020. In 2020 attendance at the park decreased to approximately 510 thousand, ranking it among the UK’s leading amusement parks.

Why is Chessington called Chessington?

History. Its name came from Anglo-Saxon Cissan dūn = “hill belonging to [a man named] Cissa”. Chessington appears in the Domesday Book as Cisedune and Cisendone. It was held partly by Robert de Wateville and partly by Milo (Miles) Crispin.

How do you get in Chessington for free?

To get the free ticket, you’ll need to purchase a full-price ‘on-the-gate’ child or adult ticket (normally up to £60ish).

Can I use my blue light card at Chessington?

Enjoy even bigger discounts throughout May* at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, THORPE PARK Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Warwick Castle via Blue Light Card.

How much are refill drinks at Chessington?

They do £1.99 cup refillable for 75p for merlin pass holders. £5.00 refillable all day for free.

Do they do refillable drinks at Chessington?

Hi, we have hydration stations next to Tiny Truckers and Land of the Dragons. However any food outlet will be happy to fill up your water bottle with water for you. Hi, you can have a quencher filled at any unit which has a pump for soft drinks.

Is 11 too old for Legoland?

Yes, the park is designed for children ages 2 to 12, but that doesn’t mean the older kids won’t have fun. With a little pre-planning and a bit of patience, all ages of kids (and adults too) can have a splendid experience at LEGOLAND.

Is one day enough for Chessington?

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a large theme park with a fantastic variety of rides and attractions, including a Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre, suitable for all ages and therefore we recommend a full day visit.

What replaced Bubbleworks at Chessington?

The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

On 1 January 2017, Chessington announced that The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure would replace Bubbleworks. The new ride was produced by Merlin Magic Making and officially opened on 18 March 2017, with the surrounding Transylvania area renamed ‘Wild Woods’.

Why is Dragon’s Fury closed?

Dragon’s Fury opened on 27 March 2004. The attraction was forced to close in 2015 following an accident on The Smiler at Alton Towers so that Merlin could install new safety protocols.

How many deaths were there at Action Park?

After six deaths, hundreds of injuries that were never reported, and more, Action Park shut down in 1996. Have you ever heard of Action Park? Let us know in the comments below.

What does a red ride access pass mean?

If you require a carer/helper you will be given a Red Ride Access Pass when you visit an attraction, if you do not require a carer/helper you will be given a Yellow Ride Access Pass.

What benefits do I get with a blue light card?

With a Blue Light Card, you can get money off your supermarket food bill, shops online and in store, restaurants, as well as access free tickets to major events all over the country.