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Chessington Winter's Tail

A Magical Christmas Adventure Awaits!
  • Selected dates 23 Nov – 31 Dec
  • From £25pp
FESTIVE WONDERLAND
From £25pp

Chessington’s Festive Wonderland

A Festive Day Out for the Whole Family

Get ready to unwrap the magic of Christmas at Winter's Tail. Chessington is a festive wonderland packed with seasonal cheer, from a magical Christmas Panto and Carollers to a sparkling Festive Trail - perfect Christmas activities for kids and the whole family.

Take a break from decking the halls and dive into the excitement of our festive extravaganza, with entry to the Theme Park, Zoo and SEA LIFE. Enjoy select rides and attractions, fascinating animal talks in Chessington Zoo and underwater wonders in SEA LIFE.

Whether you're planning a winter getaway in one of our Resort Hotels or a festive day out, don't miss out on the amazing Christmas event Chessington's Winter's Tail.

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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
From £35pp

Christmas Village at Chessington

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In the brand new Christmas Village, a magical Christmas adventure awaits. Begin your journey being guided by an Elf through the snowy woodland to Santa's Grotto. You'll be greeted by twinkling lights, the scent of a woodfire and Father Christmas, ready to hear your wishes and spread joy to all who visit.

Then adventure into Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop, where the Elves are busy making gifts for Christmas, you may even receive an early Christmas gift.

The magic does not end there, visitors to the Christmas Village can jingle away to a festive Silent Disco, meet Father Christmas' reindeers and enjoy everything else that Winter's Tail has to offer. It's the perfect Christmas activity for families looking to make the season truly magical.

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Christmas Short Breaks at Chessington

Book a festive Christmas short break and embark on Britain’s Wildest Sleepover this November and December! Your short break gives you access to everything that Chessington’s Winter’s Tail and the new Christmas Village have to offer

What's Included?

  • An overnight stay in our Themed Resort Hotels or nearby partner hotels
  • 1 or 2 day entry to Chessington's Winter's Tail, including entry to Christmas Village, Theme Park, Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium

Plus, stay in either Safari or Azteca Themed Resort Hotels for extra hotel benefits, including

  • Rangers Academy hotel entertainment
  • Access to Savannah Splash Pool †
  • Delicious breakfast, FREE parking and WIFI

Hotel Early Ride Time is not available during Winter's Tail

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FESTIVE FAMILY FUN

  • One day entry to Winter's Tail (Christmas Panto, Festive Trail and CoComelon Sing-along)
  • Entry to Theme Park, Zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium (select rides and attractions)
  • Under 90cms entry free

FESTIVE FAMILY FUN

  • One day entry to Winter's Tail (Christmas Panto, Festive Trail and CoComelon Christmas Fun)
  • Entry to the Christmas Village for Father Christmas' Grotto and Toy Workshop
  • Entry to Theme Park, Zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium (select rides and attractions)
  • Under 90cms entry free

FESTIVE SLEEPOVERS

  • One or two day entry to Winter’s Tail
  • Includes entry to Theme Park, Zoo, SEA LIFE and Christmas Village
  • Rangers Academy hotel entertainment

VISIT AGAIN & AGAIN

  • Visit again and again and enjoy WILD adventures for all ages
  • Access to ROARsome events throughout the year
  • Extra benefits including discount on food, beverage and retail

Winter's Tail VIP Experiences

ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PACKAGE​

  • Have your very own dedicated elf come straight from the North Pole to take you around Winter’s Tail.​
  • Meet Father Christmas​
  • Meet the reindeers in training​
  • Meal on park​
  • Instant access to all open rides!​

REINDEER MEET AND GREET​

  • Snap photos and discover what makes these majestic creatures special
  • 15-20 minute encounter (Min age 3+​)
  • Min group size of 2 people, max group size of 6

ELF WAKE-UP CALL

  • Have your very own elf come knock on your door and wake everyone up. ​
  • Plus, a small early Christmas present. ​
  • This can be added when booking your Festive Short Break. ​

Rides and attractions are subject to availability and may change at any time. Check our mobile app on the day of visit for more details.

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† Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this during the booking process. 

£50pp refers to a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) staying in a standard room in the Chessington Safari Hotel on select dates between 23rd November and 24th December 2024.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort reserves the right to remove this offer at any time. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. All Pass types are subject to restriction dates and exclusions. Please review full terms and conditions before purchase. For a full list of Chessington Annual Pass Terms & Conditions, please visit https://www.chessington.com/legal/terms-conditions/annual-passes/. Prices subject to change at any time.

PASSHOLDER PRE-BOOK

Tickets for Winter’s Tail are now live for Chessington and Merlin Annual Passholders to pre-book your entry.

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FAQs

There are many ways to experience a festive day out to Winter's Tail! New for 2024, you can purchase an entry only ticket which gives you access to the Theme Park (select rides and attractions), Zoo and SEA LIFE. Plus, a whole host of festive fun from the Christmas Panto to a Festive Trail and CoComelon Sing-along.

Looking for more festive fun? Book a Winter's Tail & Christmas Village ticket and you'll experience all of the above as well as access to the Christmas Village where you can journey through a festive wonderland to meet Father Christmas in his Grotto and wish the Elves in Toy Workshop a merry Christmas!

Too much for just one day? Turn your magical day out into a short break in one of our themed resort hotels. When booking a short break, your stay includes entry to Winter's Tail and the Christmas Village. PLUS, breakfast, parking and hotel entertainment too!

The Christmas Village combines Father Christmas’ Grotto and Enchanted Hollow in one Magical experience. Your journey begins being guided by Father Christmas’ Elves to a cozy woodfire lit Grotto. Then adventure into Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop, where you will find the Elves and their workshop where you may just receive an early Christmas gift!

When booking your tickets to Chessington’s Winter’s Tail, you’ll be able to select your time slot to visit the Christmas Village. This will be the time you can enter the Christmas Village, and will be shown on your ticket.  

The Theme Park, Zoo and SEA LIFE open at 10am on the date of your visit. The time you have selected when booking your visit, is the time you can visit the Christmas Village

Please note, you can only meet Father Christmas when you purchase a ticket to the Christmas Village. Santa’s Grotto is the first stop in the Christmas Village! Join the merry Elves as they guide you through our festive wonderland to meet Father Christmas.

Enchanted Hollow is located in the Christmas Village. You’ll make your way from Father Christmas to discover  the underground town where the hustle and bustle of toy making fills the air… 

You can see the elves working away at the Toy Workshop in Enchanted Hollow, which is the second stop in the Christmas Village.

Father Christmas along with his Elves will be enjoying a well deserved rest after the 25th December to start preparing for Christmas 2025. The Christmas Village will not be available between 25th - 31st December.

Selected rides and attractions are available during Winter’s Tail. Rides and attractions include:

  • Mandrill Mayhem
  • Ostrich Stampede
  • Mamba Strike
  • The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
  • Blue Barnacle
  • Jungle Rangers
  • Adventure Tree Carousel
  • Room on the Broom – A Magical Journey
  • Tree Top Hoppers
  • Trawler Trouble
  • Barrel Bail Out
  • Tiny Truckers
  • Amazu
  • Dragon’s Playhouse
  • Griffin’s Galleon
  • Elmer’s Flying Jumbos 
  • Sea Dragons 

Rides and attractions are subject to availability and may change at any time. Check Chessington’s mobile app on the day of visit for more details. Hotel Early Ride Time is not available during Winter's Tail.

Absolutely! Guests can buy a pre-Christmas day ticket from £25 per person. Annual Passholders can also pre-book their entry only via the Annual Passholder page.

Entry only tickets allows guests to enjoy 17 theme park rides and attractions, Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium, as well as Christmas Panto, Carollers, Festive Trail and CoComelon Christmas Fun.<

*£25pp refers to a Winter's Tail entry only ticket on select dates between 23rd November and 24th December 2024. Winter's Tail entry only tickets exclude entry to the Christmas Village.

^Exclusion dates, planned maintenance and seasonal attraction closures apply. Please check exclusion dates and operating calendar before making your purchase. Excludes paid events. For full terms and conditions and exclusion dates, visit: https://www.chessington.com/legal/terms-conditions/annual-passes/ 

† Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this 

Chessington World of Adventures Resort reserves the right to remove this offer at any time. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. All Pass types are subject to restriction dates and exclusions. Please review full terms and conditions before purchase. For a full list of Chessington Annual Pass Terms & Conditions, please visit https://www.chessington.com/legal/terms-conditions/annual-passes/. Prices subject to change at any time.

Subject to availability. Offer is valid from 09 December 2024 until 23:59 on 30 December 2024. Offer is only available on Chessington Silver and Gold Annual Passes, and Chessington Adult and Pre-schooler Annual Pass and excludes Merlin Annual Passes. From £49 is based on a Chessington Adult and Pre-Schooler Annual Pass when purchased new during the defined sales period. Up to 30% saving based on the discount on the new sale of a Chessington Silver Annual Pass.

Passes are valid upon purchase and all Chessington Annual Passes are digital and will be received on receipt of payment. No discounts available on Chessington Annual Pass renewals.

On sale price for Chessington Silver Annual Pass is £69 (RRP £99), for Chessington Gold Annual Pass is £109 (RRP £139), and for Chessington Adult and Pre-Schooler Annual Pass is £49 (RRP £59). The Chessington Adult and Pre-Schooler Annual Pass allows for mid-week, term time entry to Chessington World of Adventures, and excludes school holiday dates and weekends. Each pass is subject to exclusion dates, check Annual Pass calendar for full exclusion dates: https://www.chessington.com/legal/terms-conditions/annual-passes/

Chessington World of Adventures Resort reserves the right to remove this offer at any time. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. All Pass types are subject to restriction dates and exclusions. Please review full terms and conditions before purchase. For a full list of Chessington Annual Pass Terms & Conditions, please visit https://www.chessington.com/legal/terms-conditions/annual-passes/. Prices subject to change at any time.

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