Enjoy a full day of festive fun, visit just for the new Twilight hours, or add an overnight stay.
Christmas with The Gruffalo
- Get your dancing shoes on for the new live show, The Gruffalo Christmas Groove.
- Join Mouse on The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, a magical riverboat journey through the deep dark wood.
- Team up with The Gruffalo’s Child on a treasure trail around the theme park and receive a special pop badge.
- Decorate festive treats in The Gruffalo Kitchen.
Meet Father Christmas
- Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto and receive an early Christmas gift.
- Adults receive a free hot drink and festive treat.
- Meet his mischievous elves and trusted Reindeer.
Selected rides open!
Enjoy some of your family favourites this Christmas…
- Vampire
- The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
- Seastorm
- Black Buccaneer
- Adventure Tree
- Tiny Truckers
Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE
Have a wild Christmas with the amazing animals at Chessington Zoo, including the lions, gorillas and zebras plus creatures beneath the waves including sharks and rays.
- Trail of the Kings
- AMAZU Treetop Adventure
- Wanyama Village & Reserve
- Penguin Bay
- Sea Lion Bay
- Children's Zoo
- SEA LIFE
Dates, times and prices:
Full Day (10am-7pm)
£18 per person / £15 for Annual Passholders
- 1st - 2nd December
- 8th - 9th December
- 15th - 17th December
- 20th - 24th December
Twilight* (3pm - 7pm)
£15 per person / £10 for Annual Passholders
- 5th - 7th December
- 12th - 14th December
- 17th - 19th December
Post Christmas** (10am - 5pm)
£13 per person / FREE for Annual Passholders
- 27th - 31st December
- 1st - 2nd January
* Chessington Zoo not open.
** Father Christmas and The Gruffalo Kitchen not open.
Chessington Holidays
- Midweek Christmas Twilight: 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th December.
- Father Christmas Sleepovers: 1st, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 20th - 23rd December.
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