The Ho-Ho-Home of Christmas!

Chessington World of Adventures announces Winter’s Tail event ticket release PLUS new year-round Christmas themed accommodation

• Chessington World of Adventures launches new year-round Christmas themed accommodation, with immersive festive styling and experiences
• The unique hotel offering comes in response to growing consumer demand, as new research reveals a growth in popularity for the festive season. Over a quarter of Brits (29%) wish Christmas would last longer and over a fifth (22%) who plan Christmas events are planning them earlier this year
• The festive stay experience launches alongside ticket sales for the attraction’s Christmas event, Winter’s Tail, set to transform the theme park into a festive wonderland from 22 November 

Embargoed 00.01 GMT Friday 16th May 2025, London, UK: The festive spirit lands at Chessington World of Adventures as it announces the much-anticipated ticket release for its popular Christmas event. And for festive fans who can't wait until November, the attraction has launched a fully-themed Christmas hotel room bringing holiday cheer throughout the year.

The one-of-a-kind accommodation has been created in response to growing consumer demand for all things Christmas. New research from Chessington World of Adventures reveals that over a quarter of Brits (29%) wish Christmas would last longer and over a fifth (21%) who plan their Christmas experiences are doing so earlier than ever this year. The research found that spending time with family (57%), Christmas traditions (41%) and the nostalgia that Christmas brings (37%) are the things people love most about the holiday.  

Our nation of Christmas-lovers admit to extending the holiday magic by keeping Christmas decorations up throughout the year, with the most popular being fairy lights (21%), Christmas tree (15%), stockings (9%) and baubles (8%).

Chessington’s Christmas Room means festive devotees no longer need to wait for the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy magical family Christmas experiences. Sleeping two adults and two children, with one large double bed and bunk beds plus ensuite bathroom, the space features seasonal details including:

• Christmas Classics – the curated room includes twinkling decorations and garlands, floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree, Christmas crackers, hot chocolate and shortbread biscuits, and Christmas tunes jingling through the room’s speakers on arrival to create the festive mood, plus other seasonal touches.
• Extra Christmas Trimmings – the hotel offers a special ‘Stocking Filling Service’ for parents to surprise little ones with gifts. Plus VIP experiences* include an Elf Wake-up Call and Reindeer
• Christmas car parking space – the personalised reserved spot comes festively decorated to kickstart the Christmas cheer from the moment guests pull up in the car (or sleigh).

And from November, Chessington’s highly anticipated Winter’s Tail event will transform the theme park into a winter wonderland at the heart of which is the Christmas Village, where visitors will enjoy a silent disco, a meeting with Father Christmas, and a visit to the Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop to meet the elves who are hard at work.

Howard Ebison, Divisional Director (and Chief Christmas Cheer Officer) at Chessington World of Adventures said: “We love Christmas here at Chessington World of Adventures – so, there is ‘noel’ time like the present to unveil our Christmas Room offering year-round festive fun for families. We’ve worked hard to bottle the joy of Yuletide and create an experience like no other filled with seasonal touches for our guests to enjoy after spending a day at our park and zoo. What’s more, Winter’s Tail tickets are now on sale earlier than ever before, so families can start planning for memories to be made at Chessington this Christmas.”

Go to chessington.com/christmas to book a stay in The Christmas Room from 17th May and purchase tickets for Winter’s Tail from 22nd November. 

Stays in The Christmas Room start from £77pp based on a family of four including breakfast and 1 day ticket pp. Add-on VIP Experiences* include Reindeer Encounter (from £32pp) and Elf Wake-Up Call (from £25 per child)

Winter’s Tail runs on select dates from 22 November to 31 December with tickets from £32 per person. Winter’s Tail Ultimate Christmas Packages start from £140pp.

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For more information, please email CWOAR@stripecommunications.com.

Notes to Editors

*VIP Experiences include:

Reindeer Encounter (from £32pp)

• Experience the magic of Christmas with our Reindeer Encounter
• Guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by a full paying adult
• Minimum age 3 years
• This is a 20-30 minute experience

Elf Wake-Up Call (from £25 per child)

• Have your very own elf come knock on your hotel door in the morning! (plus each ticket will receive a little early Christmas present straight from the North Pole)
• One ticket needs to be purchased per child in order for each child to receive a present
• This is a time-slotted 5-10 minute experience

Winter’s Tail (from £32 per person)

A magical Christmas adventure awaits you and your family in the Christmas Village. Jingle away to a festive Silent Disco before you journey into a snowy woodland guided by an elf to visit Santa’s Grotto. Greeted by twinkling lights and the scent of a woodfire, join Father Christmas who is ready to hear your Christmas wishes and spread festive cheer 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 festive fun does not end there, enjoy everything else that Winter’s Tail has to offer, including festive trail, Christmas panto, carollers, select rides and attractions, and over 1,000 animals in Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE. It’s the ultimate Christmas day out for families looking to make the season truly magical.

Visit before 24th December to enjoy all the magic of the Christmas Village – book early for the best price and availability. From 25th December, Father Christmas will head back to the North Pole with his elves. Guests can enjoy everything else that Winter’s Tail has to offer until 31st December.

Winter’s Tail Ultimate Christmas Package (from £140pp)

• Have your very own dedicated elf come in straight from the North Pole to guide you around Winter’s Tail
• Meet Father Christmas in the Christmas Village
• Meet the reindeers in training
• Enjoy a delicious meal in the theme park
• Get instant VIP access to all selected rides and attractions open during your visit

About Chessington World of Adventures Resort 
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is Britain's biggest wildlife theme park. The only UK attraction to offer a theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium, plus two themed hotels, magical rides and attractions, and over 1,000 animals spread across 128 acres. Chessington is Britain’s wildest adventure!  

Chessington is a 35-minute direct train from London Waterloo. 

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About Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information. 

The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2,001 nationally representative UK respondents – 16+. The data was collected between 21.03.2025 - 24.03.2025. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.