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Winter's Tail

A Magical Christmas Adventure Awaits!
  • Selected dates 23 Nov – 31 Dec
  • Early Booking Offer from £29
  • Short Breaks from £49pp
FESTIVE WONDERLAND
Early Booking Offer

A Festive Wonderland!

Get ready to unwrap the magic of Christmas at Winter’s Tail.
Our festive extravaganza is back with select rides and attractions, Christmas panto, festive trail, Zoo talks, Snowy’s Conservation Crew in SEA LIFE and carollers singing underneath the Resort’s Christmas tree.

Whether you’re planning a winter getaway in one of our hotels or a festive day out – don’t miss out on Winter’s Tail!

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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

New Christmas Village

Step into our new Christmas Village and be transported into a festive wonderland. Begin your journey being guided by Father Christmas’ Elves to a cozy woodfire lit 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, where you will find the Elves and their Toy Workshop. Journey through and marvel at the toy making… you may just receive an early Christmas gift!

The magic doesn’t end there, visitors to the Christmas Village can jingle away to a festive Silent Disco, see Father Christmas’ reindeers, plus much more!

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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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From £49pp Based on a family of 4

A Festive Break

Book a festive family break and embark on Britain’s Wildest Sleepover this November and December! Your short break gives you access to Winter’s Tail including entry to Christmas Village, the Christmas Panto as well as selected rides and attractions. Book your festive break today! 

  • An overnight stay in our Themed Resort Hotels or nearby partner hotels 
  • 1 or 2 day entry to Winter’s Tail and 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. 

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FESTIVE FAMILY FUN

  • One day entry to Winter’s Tail, and timed entry to Christmas Village (Father Christmas’ Grotto and Toy Workshop)
  • Includes entry to Theme Park, Zoo, SEA LIFE
  • 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
  • Animal meet and greets
  • Rangers Academy hotel entertainment

THE UK'S BEST ATTRACTIONS

  • Unlock a year's access to the UK's BIGGEST and best attractions
  • Passes available for every budget
  • Extra benefits including free parking, discounts and much more!

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. ​

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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*Early booking offer runs until 23:59 on the 10th November 2024. £29pp is the midweek, pre-Christmas, term-time price. From 11th November the midweek, term-time price is £35pp. See booking calendar for further ticket price details.

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

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.

FAQs

The Christmas Village combines Father Christmas’ Grotto and Enchanted Hollow in one Magical experience, children will then receive a very special early Christmas gift in Enchanted Hollow.

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

The Theme Park and Zoo 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 experience.   

Father Christmas’ Grotto is the first stop in the Christmas Village. Join our merry elves as they guide you through our festive wonderland to meet the big man.  

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… 

Father Christmas along with his elves will be enjoying a well deserved rest after the 25th December to then start preparing for Christmas 2025. Christmas Village will not be available during this time.  

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 (unavailable 23-24 November)
  • Sea Dragons (unavailable 23-24 November)

If you are a Chessington or Merlin Annual Passholder you can buy an entry only ticket.

 

Terms & Conditions

^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/ 

†Subject to availability. Offer is valid from 17 October 2024 until 23:59 on 06 November 2024. Offer is only available on Chessington Silver and Gold Annual Passes, and Chessington Adult & Pre-schooler Annual Pass and excludes Merlin Annual Passes. From £69 is based on a Chessington Silver 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 & Pre-Schooler Annual Pass is £49 (RRP £59). The Chessington Adult & Pre-Schooler Annual Pass allows for mid-week, term time entry to Chessington World of Adventures, and excludes school holiday dates and weekends.

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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