On Hold Projects
Our new Projects Portal is a work in progress, therefore some features may not work as expected. Please pardon our dust as we continue to evolve Chessington Buzz.
On Hold Projects are plans for Chessington World of Adventures Resort that have entered the planning process but are currently paused. These developments may have been started with great excitement but are now waiting for the right conditions to move forward. Often, the reason for a project being placed on hold is related to challenges with planning permission, though funding, changes in direction, and other factors can also play a part.
At Chessington, plans are always evolving. Not every idea moves forward immediately. Some face delays that slow down progress, pushing them to the back burner for now. While it’s not always clear when these projects will resume, they remain an important part of the park’s future.
For each On Hold Project, we track the latest developments. Updates may come in small steps, but we monitor every bit of progress. Whether it’s news of new approvals or changes in the planning process, we keep you informed.
Even when a project is paused, it doesn’t mean it’s forgotten. Sometimes, these ideas need time to mature. They may require more planning or a strategic shift before they can become a reality. And occasionally, what is on hold today could turn into something bigger and more exciting tomorrow.
Though the future of these projects is uncertain, they are not out of the picture. We will continue to keep an eye on them, revisiting the details whenever new information comes to light. Stay tuned as we follow these projects through their phases of pause, change, and eventual rebirth. Who knows? The next update could bring these plans back to life in a whole new way.

Project Bruce
Making a splash in Chessington’s future, Project Bruce is a planned water park development situated next to the Safari Hotel. Designed to offer guests an all-new way to cool off and play, this expansion promises wild water fun just a few steps from the resort’s doorstep.

Safari Lodges
Bringing guests closer to nature than ever before, the Safari Lodges development proposed the creation of 34 lodges nestled along the edge of the Wanyama Village & Reserve. Designed to offer unforgettable overnight stays with stunning views of roaming animals.