Wild Christmas Mini Breaks at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

October 2011

Wild Christmas Mini Breaks at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

For a really unique Christmas, come along to Chessington World of Adventures Resort and choose from one of our magical winter mini breaks at our resort hotel Holiday Inn London – Chessington.

Father Christmas Sleepovers

Looking for a magical pre-Christmas treat for the family? We have just the thing! Our Father Christmas Sleepover package includes bed and breakfast, character breakfast meet and greets, tickets to the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre, a drink and cookie on return from the Zoo, exclusive entry to the Christmas Movie Club plus meet and greets with Father Christmas and his Elves with a free gift for all the children. With full use of the Quad Leisure Club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool and fully equipped gymnasium and a Christmas menu available in the restaurant (extra charges apply for the meal), this package is a true getaway – Chessington style! Packages are available 4th, 11th and 18th-24th December 2011with prices starting from just £99* for a family of four.

Celebrate Christmas At Chessington

If the thought of having the family over for Christmas dinner fills you with dread, why not come and celebrate here at Chessington and leave the washing up to us! Join us for our three night all inclusive Christmas package and let us take care of everything! With great food, festive decorations, a variety of entertainment throughout your stay, tickets to the Christmas themed Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE centre, goody bags for the children and a special visit from Father Christmas himself on Christmas Day, we have everything to make this Christmas the most memorable yet! Our three night package is available from 24th – 27th December and costs £299 per adult and £149 per child.

Winter Mini Breaks

Alternatively if you want to escape from the post-Christmas mess and tidying up why not escape with the family and enjoy one of our Winter Mini Break packages which include bed and breakfast accommodation, use of the leisure facilities at the hotel, movie club in the evening, tickets to Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE centre and tickets for a day out at the stunning Hampton Court Palace for their Tudor Christmas. Packages are available 27th December - 2nd January** with prices from just £129 for a family of four.

Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE centre

Take a winter wander around the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre and get up close and personal with over 1,000 animals from the exotic to the endangered, as they tuck into their Christmas dinners. With the Zoo open for Zoo Days between 10am and 3pm during weekends in November and December, and for Christmas Zoo Days between 10th December 2011 and 2nd January 2012***,there’s lots for the whole family to see and do this winter at Chessington.

For more information and to book park tickets or one of our exciting resort hotel packages, please visit or call our Christmas Coordinator on 01372 734600.

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*Lead price is based on two adults and two children sharing a room

**Excluding Christmas Day

***Excludes 31st December 2011

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Notes to Editors

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is open from 26 March to 31 October 2011, with Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE centre also open at weekends during November and December for Zoo Days. There will also be special Winter Zoo Days on 10– 11 December and 17 December 2011 – 2 January 2012 (excluding 25 December). Visit for further information.

Discover the perfect family get away at the resort’s safari-themed Holiday Inn Chessington, where you can enjoy themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic, new African-themed restaurant called Zafari Bar & Grill. For more information visit

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is part of MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS - the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, By the end of 2011 Merlin will operate 78 attractions, six hotels/two holiday villages in 17 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 43.6 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 16,000 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, Earth Explorer, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter Underwater World, Oceanworld Manly and Hamilton Island Wildlife Park. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit for more information.

Save 15% on Zoo Day tickets when booked online - £10.20 for adults, £6.60 for children under 11 years old

Save 15% on Family Zoo Day tickets when booked online – Family of four (2 adults, 2 children under 11 years old) costs £26.40

On the gate rates for Zoo Days – adults £12.00 and children (under 11 years old) cost £7.80. Family of four ticket on the gate will cost £31.20

All prices outlined above are subject to change and are correct at time of press release issue. Please check our website for the latest pricing and offers available

A Merlin Annual Pass gives you 12 months entry into top UK attractions including Alton Towers Resort Theme Park, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, LEGOLAND® Windsor, The EDF Energy London Eye, The Dungeons, Warwick Castle, SEA LIFE centres & Sanctuaries, Madame Tussauds London, Madame Tussauds Blackpool (from April), the Blackpool Tower Dungeon (from Sept) and the Blackpool Tower attractions (from Sept).You can choose either a Standard or Premium Merlin Annual Pass. As well as unlimited entry to our attractions whenever you like, with a PremiumPass you can enjoy complimentary parking and no exclusion dates. Standard Passes start from just £117.00 online for an individual. 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