Chessington World of Adventures Resort combines a theme park, a zoo and SEA LIFE, selling day tickets, Merlin Annual Passes, VIP animal experiences and short breaks at its Azteca and Safari hotels.
Prices are in GBP. Plan your saving before you pay: promotional discounts can't sit on top of existing ones such as the Annual Pass, and none is added after purchase.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a UK attraction run by Merlin Entertainments that mixes rides and themed lands with animal encounters. Its themed areas include World of Jumanji and the newly opened World of PAW Patrol, and the resort has announced Minecraft World, a Minecraft-inspired land with its own coaster, block-built play areas, shops and dining, due to open in 2027.
The year is shaped by seasonal events, with Howl'o'ween during the October half term and Christmas at Chessington in winter. Beyond a standard day out, the resort arranges VIP on-park tours, birthday parties, group trips and school visits, while hotel guests have the Savannah Splash Pool. Visitors can plan ahead with a park map, live ride availability and the resort's own app.
Does Chessington World of Adventures have a student discount?
Yes. A student discount on entry runs through Student Beans.
More about shopping at Chessington World of Adventures
Merlin Annual Pass
Passes start from £139 per person and count as an existing discount, so promotional codes won't stack on them.
VIP animal experiences
From £16 per person; they're non-refundable and non-transferable, and theme park and zoo entry isn't included.
Changing a date
Dated tickets can be moved online to another date, subject to availability and an admin fee; a cheaper new date brings no refund.
Refunds
Merlin refunds or exchanges tickets only at its discretion, so pick your date with care.
Return Promise
When management activates it, for example after continuous bad weather closes rides, ticket holders return free within 9 months on selected dates.
Short breaks
Resort hotel packages include breakfast, early ride access, hotel entertainment, free parking and Wi-Fi.
From Chessington World of Adventures's own pages, read Oct 31, 2026.
How to use a Chessington World of Adventures discount code
Any Chessington discount has to be in place before you pay, because discounts can't be applied after purchase.
If you hold an Annual Pass, a promotional code won't add on top of your pass discount, so work out which one leaves you paying less.
Students should verify through Student Beans before booking entry.
Day tickets are cheaper when booked online.
Gold or Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders and resort hotel guests get 20% off VIP animal experiences, which makes those add-ons better value once you're staying or holding a pass.
The email newsletter is the other channel for offers, so sign up ahead of booking.
More ways to save at Chessington World of Adventures
Frequent visitors can weigh a Merlin Annual Pass from £139 per person against repeat day tickets.
Gold and Platinum passholders also get Merlin Holiday Club hotel offers and the 20% VIP discount.
A short break folds breakfast, early ride access and free parking into one price.
For birthdays, gift vouchers cover day tickets, short breaks and VIP animal experiences, though VIP experiences can't be refunded or transferred.
Chessington World of Adventures questions, answered
Can Chessington tickets be refunded?
Refunds and exchanges are at Merlin's discretion. Dated tickets can be moved online to another date, subject to availability and an admin fee.
What is the Chessington Return Promise?
When management activates it, for example after continuous bad weather closes rides, ticket holders can return free within 9 months on selected dates. It doesn't cover annual passes or extras.
Can a promo code be used with a Merlin Annual Pass?
Promotional discounts can't be added on top of existing discounts such as the Annual Pass. Discounts also can't be applied after purchase.
Do Chessington VIP animal experiences include park entry?
Theme park and zoo entry isn't included with VIP experiences. They start from £16 per person and are non-refundable.
What comes with a Chessington short break?
Resort hotel packages include breakfast, early ride access, hotel entertainment and free parking. Wi-Fi is included too.