Theme Park
Chessington World of Adventures Resort was one of the pioneering parks in the UK’s theme park industry. Being one of the very first in the country to be built upon a foundation of theming, theatricality and an impressive selection of immersive rides. The development of Chessington in the ’90s was one of brilliance. Growing from a failing zoo into one of the UK’s most loved theme parks.
Paving the way for the rapid growth of the Tussauds group, the profits, ideas and people involved with the initial developments at Chessington then went off to work on other projects. Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and some of the other UK theme parks owe a lot to the ideas of Chessington.
This special little attraction helped shape the UK industry as we know it. Paving the way for the booming outdoor entertainment industry, this little park started small and rapidly grew. We’ll unlock the history of Chessington soon in our dedicated history section.
Discover more about the Chessington World of Adventures in our in-depth Theme Park Guide below. Learn a selection of our hints and tricks or simply find out a few bits of information. We’re ever-expanding and will feature the zoo soon!
Adventure Point
Stepping into Adventure Point is easy, as it is the central point of Chessington World of Adventures! Discover more here!
Forbidden Kingdom
Step back in time as you enter a land filled with Egyptian carvings, ancient priests and even giant crocodiles within the Forbidden Kingdom!
Land of the Dragons
Step into a land full of fiery spinning rides, a high-flying roller coaster and so much more in Land of the Dragons! Discover more here!
Land of the Tiger
Discover the majestic Land Of The Tiger at Chessington. Step foot into paradise. See the mighty Amur Tigers and journey down the Tiger Rock.
Mexicana
The ramshackle clan of calamitous miscreants has cleared out of Mexicana. Leaving the mines empty of gold!
Rainforest
Whilst it may be hard to bring the wilderness of a Rainforest to Chessington, this little land does just that. Discover more about it here!
Shipwreck Coast
Shipwreck Coast is one of the themed areas at Chessington. It's the perfect place to experience the charm of an old English maritime town.
Wanyama Village & Reserve
Wanyama is Chessington's African area in the form of a large animal reserve and Tribal Village. Head off-road with Zufari!
Wild Woods
Wild Woods is without a doubt one of the biggest parts of Chessington’s history. Discover more about this land on Chessington Buzz!
World of Jumanji
Embark on an adventure in Chessington’s newest land, the World of Jumanji. Where the spirit of the game comes to life!
New For 2026
We cannot wait to get our paws on this exciting new, family friendly themed land making its way to Chessington for 2026!
New for 2027
An All-New Adventure is being unearthed for 2027. Get your pick-axe at the ready and enter an entirely new Universe!