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Sunday 16th March 2025

Passholder Exclusive Event

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Passholders!

Join us at Chessington World of Adventures Resort for a wild Passholder Day on Sunday 16th March 2025! This event gives you the chance to experience a true takeover of Britain’s Wildest Adventure with exclusive discounts and Passholder fun to start the 2025 Theme Park season!

What to expect

  • 10am – 5pm on Sunday 16th March 2025
  • FREE entry for ALL Merlin and Chessington Passholders
  • Exclusive Merlin Holiday Club discount

Tickets will be released in two waves. Head over to the Merlin Annual Pass social channels at the below times to book.

Wave 1 – 12pm on Monday 3rd February 2025

Wave 2 – 12pm on Wednesday 5th February 2025

Chessington Hotel Themed Room Gruffalo
From just £27 per person*

An unforgettable getaway!

Turn your exclusive Passholder day into an overnight Bed & Breakfast stay from just £27pp*.

Stay in one of our themed Resort Hotels on 15th or 16th of March, have a sleepover with The Gruffalo or snooze in one of our standard rooms and wake up steps away from the action!

Make your day even more wild!

GIRAFFE FEED

  • Hand feed our majestic Rothschild's giraffe
  • 20 - 30 min encounter
  • Min group size of 2, max group size of 16 people.
  • Experience may be shared with other guests, as we can host up to a maximum of 20 people at a time.
  • Theme Park & Zoo entry is not included
  • Under 3's go free! Please book your tickets for the remainder of the group and contact the VIP team to add the free ticket!

GIRAFFE SAFARI

  • A giraffe feeding experience from our safari truck
  • 20 - 30 Minute Encounter (Min age 5+)
  • Min group size of 2, max group size of 8 people. Experience may be shared with other guests.
  • Theme Park & Zoo entry is not included

SULCATA TORTOISE ENCOUNTER

  • Give our giant Sulcata Tortoises a wash in this up close and person meet and greet.
  • 20-30 minutes encounter (min age 5+)
  • Min group size of 2 people, max group size of 4. Experience may be shared with other guests.
  • Close toed shoes must be worn to take part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Passholder Day is an exclusive event dedicated to our Merlin and Chessington Annual Passholders to celebrate the end of the 2025 season! Giving Passholders the chance to experience a true takeover of Britain’s Wildest Adventure with exclusive discounts and Passholder fun!

This event will take place on Sunday 16th March 2025 with the Theme Park and Zoo open from 10am – 5pm.

Tickets will go on sale in two waves, so keep posted on our social channels for reminders

  • Wave 1 – 12pm on Monday 3rd February 2025

  • Wave 2 – 12pm on Wednesday 5th February 2025

As usual, the booking link will be posted on Merlin Annual Pass social channels on the above dates.

ALL passes! Chessington Gold, Silver, Adult & Pre-Schooler and Merlin Discovery, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Standard and Premium.

Merlin Annual Pass – Carer Pass

For Merlin Annual Pass Carers, you are not required to pre-book for this event. Simply attend with the pre-booked Annual Passholder and scan your Pass.

If you haven't yet received your Carer pass, you can collect your Carers ticket on the day at the admissions booth.

Under 3/Under 90cm

Children under 90cm accompanied by a parent or guardian are eligible for free admission. You are not required to pre-book.

Whilst we have plenty of availability, there is a limit to the number of tickets available on any day and therefore this event may sell out! Be sure to pre-book your tickets fast to guarantee your WILD adventure!

Due to this being as Merlin and Chessington Annual Pass exclusive event, 'Share the Fun' & 'Friend and Family' Tickets will not be available on the day. 

Our engineering team is working hard to ensure that passholders can access as many rides and attractions as possible. Please note that all rides and attractions are subject to availability. The full line-up will be confirmed ahead of the event. 

Absolutely! Book an overnight stay from just £27pp* for Bed & Breakfast. Stay in one of our themed Resort Hotels on either 15th or 16th March 2025 and experience hotel benefits including Rangers Academy evening entertainment and a delicious breakfast to get you ready for the day ahead! Remember, when staying in a Resort Hotel you also don’t need to pre-book your entry tickets for the event. Click here to book. Click here to book.

Terms & Conditions apply.

*£27pp is based on 2 adults, and 2 children staying in a standard room in the Resort Hotel on 16th March 2025. Guests must have a valid Merlin or Chessington Annual Pass on the date of your visit to be eligible for this rate.

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