Magic Adventure in the Christmas Village
Christmas Village
Embrace the magic of the festive season in the brand new Christmas Village at Chessington World of Adventures. This immersive experience offers fun for the whole family as you step into a world of wonder! Stroll through the Christmas Village until you reach Santa’s Grotto - where Father Christmas himself awaits. You can also enjoy a festive Silent Disco, refuel in Holly Jolly Bites and meet Father Christmas' reindeer!
Our friendly elves will then guide you through the cosy Enchanted Hollow where they’ve been hard at work preparing for Christmas 2024 in their Toy Workshop.
And that's not all! A Christmas Village ticket also grants you access to everything Winter's Tail has to offer, including the Christmas Panto, select rides and attractions, Festive Trail, Carollers plus much more! Join us for festive fun in the Christmas Village from 23rd November - 24th December.
Santa’s Grotto
Nothing captures the magic of Christmas more than meeting Father Christmas himself!
As you arrive in the Christmas Village, elves will guide you through the snowy wonderland to see Father Christmas. Step into the cosy, woodfire lit Santa's Grotto, where you'll be greeted by twinkling lights, the scent of woodfire and Father Christmas, ready to spread festive joy to all who visit.
Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop
Enchanted Hollow, Chessington’s underground town, is abuzz with elves tirelessly preparing children’s Christmas toys for the big day! Journey through the Toy Workshop and enjoy the magical atmosphere, marvel at the Elves hard at work making toys for children around the world... you may even receive an early Christmas gift!
Festive Silent Disco
Dance into the holiday spirit with our Festive Silent Disco! Pop on your headphones and choose to groove to either Elf FM or your favourite traditional Christmas tunes in our magical, festive wonderland.
Holly Jolly Bites
Warm up at Holly Jolly Bites, the perfect spot to sip on festive favourites like rich hot chocolate or spiced mulled wine. Enjoy some delicious holiday bites and soak up the seasonal cheer, from carvery rolls to festive waffles and crêpes.
What's On
Festive Animals
From our Rothschild giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, meerkats and not forgetting the most festive of all reindeer! We’ve got over 1000+ animals in our Zoo and SEA LIFE to experience this Christmas.
Sea Life
Join Snowy’s Conservation Crew in our SEA LIFE, with an interactive trail learning about incredible artic animals.
Festive Trail
Our Winter’s Tail trail will get you into the festive spirit as you venture across the Resort. The reward… a cookie from The Elf Cookie Corner.
Chessington Zoo
Explore our Zoo this Winter and enjoy talks and feeds from our expert Zookeepers.
Rides & Attractions
Enjoy 17 rides and attractions, including World of Jumanji, The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Blue Barnacle, Room on the Broom – A Magical Journey.
Christmas Panto
This year’s Christmas Panto ‘Robin Hood’ is presented by the Seatopia residents. Get ready to boo, cheer and dance!
Festive Animals
From our Rothschild giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, meerkats and not forgetting the most festive of all reindeer! We’ve got over 1000+ animals in our Zoo and SEA LIFE to experience this Christmas.
Sea Life
Join Snowy’s Conservation Crew in our SEA LIFE, with an interactive trail learning about incredible artic animals.
Festive Trail
Our Winter’s Tail trail will get you into the festive spirit as you venture across the Resort. The reward… a cookie from The Elf Cookie Corner.
Chessington Zoo
Explore our Zoo this Winter and enjoy talks and feeds from our expert Zookeepers.
Rides & Attractions
Enjoy 17 rides and attractions, including World of Jumanji, The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Blue Barnacle, Room on the Broom – A Magical Journey.
Christmas Panto
This year’s Christmas Panto ‘Robin Hood’ is presented by the Seatopia residents. Get ready to boo, cheer and dance!
Festive Animals
From our Rothschild giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, meerkats and not forgetting the most festive of all reindeer! We’ve got over 1000+ animals in our Zoo and SEA LIFE to experience this Christmas.
Sea Life
Join Snowy’s Conservation Crew in our SEA LIFE, with an interactive trail learning about incredible artic animals.
Christmas Panto
This year’s Panto Robin Hood is presented by the Seatopia residents. This lively show combines humour with Christmas magic, and a healthy dose of audience participation. If you’re looking for fun Christmas events, our Panto is not one to miss!
Zoo and SEA LIFE
While meeting Santa’s reindeer is sure to be a highlight of any visit to the Chessington Christmas Village, there are so many other exciting animals to discover! From giraffes, to zebras, to meerkats, explore over 1000+ animals across our Zoo and SEA LIFE this festive season.
Christmas Sleepover
Make your experience at Chessington even more exciting by turning it into a weekend trip or short break! Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with a festive sleepover at one of our hotels.
Our Christmas sleepover packages start from £50pp (based on a family of 4) and include:
- An overnight stay in our themed Resort Hotels
- One or two day entry to Winter’s Tail including Theme Park (select rides and attractions), Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Entry to new Christmas Village, including Santa's Grotto
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 Wi-Fi
Learn more about our festive sleepovers here.
Rides & Attractions
Combine all the festive fun with select rides and attractions for the perfect Christmas 2024 outing. Enjoy 17 incredible rides as part of Chessington's Winter’s Tail, including the World of Jumanji and The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure and Room on the Broom - a Magical Journey.
Tree Top Hoppers
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Trawler Trouble
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Barrel Bail Out
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Tiny Truckers
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Amazu
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Dragon's Playhouse
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Griffin's Galleon
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Elmer’s Flying Jumbos
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Sea Dragons
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Mandrill Mayhem
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Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
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Room On The Broom: A Magical Journey
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Ostrich Stampede
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Mamba Strike
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Jungle Rangers
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Adventure Tree Carousel
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Blue Barnacle
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Tree Top Hoppers
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Trawler Trouble
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Barrel Bail Out
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Tiny Truckers
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Amazu
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Dragon's Playhouse
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Griffin's Galleon
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Elmer’s Flying Jumbos
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Sea Dragons
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Mandrill Mayhem
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Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
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Room On The Broom: A Magical Journey
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Ostrich Stampede
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Mamba Strike
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Jungle Rangers
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Adventure Tree Carousel
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Blue Barnacle
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Tree Top Hoppers
Find Out MoreRides and attractions are subject to availability and may change at any time. Check our mobile app on the day of visit for more details.
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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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.
The magic of Chessington’s Christmas Village is perfect for anyone wanting to meet Santa, and it is especially ideal for younger visitors. With a wide range of festive events, there’s something to delight everyone!
