Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park and zoo on the outskirts of southern London. The resort consists of the Chessington World of Adventures theme park and Chessington Zoo. Travellers who book Chessington World of Adventures hotels flock to the Chessington resort for some thrills and spills on its rides and to get a little closer to nature.
The World of Adventures park, one of Britain's most exciting theme parks, includes an enthralling collection of rides. The park is a perfect holiday destination for thrill seekers the world over.
Chessington World of Adventures theme park includes a variety of rides across 12 themed lands. Rameses Revenge, one of the park's more notable thrill rides, spins you around upside down over water fountains. The Rattlesnake and Vampire rollercoasters and Black Buccaneer pirate ship are also among the theme park's most exciting rides.
Some visitors might forget that there's also an expansive zoo at the Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Chessington Zoo includes more than 1,000 exotic animals, such as tigers, rhinos, lions, sea lions, zebras and monkeys. You can also see lots more aquatic wildlife at the relatively new Chessington SEA LIFE Center.
The World of Adventures theme park includes plenty of restaurants. Indulge in some delicious steaks and smoked platters at the theme park's BBQ and bar. The Vampire Burger Kitchen is the restaurant to dine at for chips and burgers, and you can dig into pizza, pasta, and salads at Adventure Point Pizza Pasta.
Chessington visitors can check out some great excursion destinations in and around the South London borough of Kingston. Visit the heart of the capital or explore scenic landscapes and parks on the fringes of London.
Wimbledon, one of the world's greatest annual tennis championships, takes place in June and July. Visitors who don't have championship tickets can still book a 90-minute guided tour of the Wimbledon grounds or check out the Wimbledon Museum, which covers the tournament's history.
Chessington visitors can take boat cruises through Kingston upon Thames. Cruise a scenic stretch of the River Thames aboard well-stocked Turk fleet boats that run from Richmond to Hampton Court in the spring and summer.
Syon Park, stretching across one hundred acres, includes a large lake and rose gardens. Travellers can go to the Great Conservatory, a restored 19th-century glasshouse that is the park's centrepiece.
