Chessington World of Adventures: One-Day Entry Ticket
One-day entry to Chessington World of Adventures Resort: over 40 rides, a zoo and SEA LIFE Centre on one ticket, just outside London.
- Access to over 40 rides across 10 themed lands, including Vampire, Kobra and Rattlesnake
- Croc Drop: a 25-metre plunge into the jaws of a giant Nile crocodile
- Ride the world's first Gruffalo-themed ride
Book This Experience
Standard - One Day Entry
Open dated ticket
No date required — visit anytime
Passengers
£39.60 each
What's included
- Entry to the theme park, with over 40 rides
- Entry to the zoo, with over 1,000 animals
- Entry to the SEA LIFE Centre
About this ticket
Your ticket gives you full-day access to all three areas of the resort: the theme park, the zoo and the SEA LIFE Centre. You can move between them as you wish, though food, drinks and fast-track ride passes must be bought separately if required.
What's not included
- Fast-track ride passes
- Food and drinks
Practical info
This open-dated ticket is valid for one full day's entry. Children under 3 enter for free but must have a ticket, which is issued on-site.
How to redeem
You will receive your ticket in a separate email from the supplier. Please present this ticket for entry at the park.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- Height and weight restrictions apply on some rides.
- Carers for visitors with disabilities can receive a free ticket on-site.
This ticket provides one-day entry to the theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE Centre at Chessington.
Open dated ticket
No date required — visit anytime
Passengers
£39.60 each
About this experience
Chessington World of Adventures Resort combines a theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE Centre on a single site southwest of London, and this one-day ticket gets you into all three. Spread across 10 themed lands, the park packs in more than 40 rides, from the looping Kobra and Rattlesnake to Croc Drop, a 25-metre plunge into the jaws of a giant Nile crocodile. The world's first Gruffalo ride adds a gentler option for younger visitors.
Beyond the rides, the zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, including gorillas, lions, sea lions and monkeys. At Tiger Rock, you can watch a family of four endangered Amur tigers from a waterway-level viewpoint or from Europe's first overhead trails, looking straight down into their enclosure. The SEA LIFE Centre rounds things out with interactive rock pools, scheduled feeding sessions and a walk-through ocean tunnel. For something more active, Go Ape lets you swing through the trees Tarzan-style.
With rides, animal encounters and daily shows all included on the same ticket, a visit to this theme park resort near London is easy to shape around your own pace, whether that means chasing thrills all morning or slowing down at the zoo in the afternoon.
What to expect
Your day starts with entry into Chessington World of Adventures Resort, where the theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE Centre all sit within the same grounds. Most visitors head for the rides first, working through the 10 themed lands and tackling standouts like Croc Drop, Kobra and the Gruffalo ride before the queues build up. Daily shows run throughout the day, so it's worth checking times once you're inside so you can fit them around the rides you want to hit.
In the afternoon, the pace shifts toward the animal encounters. Tiger Rock lets you watch the resident Amur tigers from ground level or from the overhead trails, while the wider zoo brings you close to gorillas, lions and sea lions. The SEA LIFE Centre is a natural way to close out the visit, with its ocean tunnel, rock pools and feeding sessions offering a slower, more immersive finish to the day. Between rides, animals and shows, a full visit comfortably fills the hours between opening and close.
Things to note
- The park is wheelchair accessible, though some rides have height and weight restrictions
- Mandrill Mayhem roller coaster offers a free virtual queueing platform, accessible via a link sent when you book
- Wear comfortable shoes, as getting between the theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE Centre involves a fair amount of walking
- Closing time varies depending on the day, so check the schedule for your visit date before you plan your route around the park
- Bring a light layer for the ocean tunnel and indoor animal exhibits, which can feel cooler than outside
- Arrive close to opening time to make the most of the day and get ahead of queues on the most popular rides
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. It is important to consider your schedule before making a purchase, as no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. This policy applies to all ticket types, including the Standard One Day Entry. Therefore, ensure you are certain about your visit before completing your booking.
