It S Groundhog Day at Chessington World of Adventures

4 May 2010

IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY AT CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES

Double the fun and go round on the rides twice – guaranteed!

Throughout May, guests visiting Chessington World of Adventures during the week will get a Groundhog Day feeling as all the rides will go round twice – guaranteed*! Dragon’s Fury, Vampire, Rameses Revenge and the brand new KOBRA are just some of the rides that will keep on going and going to ensure it’s double the fun all the way.

Take on the KOBRA – twice! Get soaking wet on Rameses Revenge – twice! Fly like a bat out of hell on Vampire – twice! And for good measure, you can go round on the Carousel, Tiny Truckers and Seastorm – twice, and watch the sealion presentation, Wild Wood Animal Antics and the gorilla scatter feed – twice!

If going around twice on the rides all day makes you want a double dose, a perfect two-day ticket is available with the ‘Roar & Snore Squared’ package at the Holiday Inn Chessington next door, offering one night bed and breakfast with a two-day ticket to the park for just £179 per couple or £199 for a family of four.

The Groundhog Days will be available every weekday (Monday – Friday) between 5 – 28 May, excluding 6th May. For more information and to book, please visit

* During Groundhog Day, rides will go round more than once, however if there is extensive queuing at any time they may stop for a short period to clear the queue.

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Chessington World of Adventures is open from 27 March to 1 November 2010, with selected Zoo Days during September and October. Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre is also open at weekends during November and December for Zoo Days and there will be special Christmas Zoo Days from 11December 2010 – 3 January 2011 (excluding 25 December). visit for further information.

Discover the perfect family get away at the safari-themed Holiday Inn Chessington, where you can enjoy themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and a fantastic family restaurant all just strides away from the park for more information visit

Chessington World of Adventures is part of The MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP, Merlin Entertainments Group is the leading name in location based, branded family entertainment. Now Europe/UK’s No 1 and the world’s number two visitor attraction operator, it aims to deliver unique, memorable and rewarding experiences to its 38.5 million visitors worldwide (2009), through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and employees. Merlin has 60 attractions and 6 hotels/2 holiday villages, in 13 countries, across three continents – Europe, North America and Asia – and employs over 14,000 staff. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions – SEA LIFE including the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, the London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, WarwickCastle, THORPEPARK, Chessington World of Adventures, HeidePark, and Earth Explorer.

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 12) only £88 when booking in advance on the web. (On-the-Gate-Rate is £96 for a Family ticket.) Family tickets for other family group sizes are also available – check regularly online for sensational offers!

Advance booking rates: £27 adults, £19 children (under 12). On-the-Gate-Rates: £34 adults, £23 children (under 12). Special rates apply on Zoo Days.

A Merlin Annual Pass gives you 12 months unlimited entry to top UK attractions including Alton Towers Resort, LEGOLAND® Windsor, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures, Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, Warwick Castle, SEA LIFE and the Dungeons. Passes cost just £150 for an individual or £400 for a family of four*. For more information visit or why not enjoy a year full of adventures with a ChessingtonAnnualPass? Visit for more information.

Height restrictions may apply on certain rides.

Express passes and special offers are available online when booking in advance on