Chessington's 2026 Christmas celebrations are on sale – how to get the best price today

If you're looking for an extra special way to celebrate Christmas this year, the folks at Chessington World of Adventures are here to help you do just that.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year all over the world, but even more so at Chessington.

From late November onwards, the park will transform into a true winter wonderland, complete with a light trail, pantomime and even the chance to meet Santa Claus himself.

We've put together the ultimate guide to Christmas at Chessington to help you plan your celebrations this Christmas.

Book Chessington Christmas tickets from £24

For more festive activities, here's our roundup of the best Christmas shows and pantomimes, as well as the best Christmas light trails.

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• What happens at Chessington Christmas?
• What rides are open at Chessington at Christmas?
• When is Chessington Christmas 2026?
• How much are Chessington Christmas tickets?
• What is the Chessington Christmas room?

What happens at Chessington over Christmas?

During Christmastime, Chessington is transformed into a festive wonderland.

Here you'll find plenty of events and attractions, including carollers, a festive light trail, a Christmas panto and scavenger hunts.

There's also Chessington Christmas Village, which is an add-on experience you can book with your entry ticket. This includes a visit to Father Christmas's Grotto, and even a peep into the Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop, where you can see the elves hard at work.

You can also enjoy a silent disco and a journey through a snowy woodland.

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What rides are open at Chessington at Christmas?

During the Christmas period, select rides, including World of Jumanji, The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure and Room on the Broom are open.

The SEA LIFE centre and Zoo are also open, and are included in your entry ticket.

Book Chessington Christmas tickets from £24

Chessington Christmas runs from 21st Nov – 24th Dec. The Christmas Village will not be open between 27th – 31st December.

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How much are Chessington Christmas tickets?

Tickets to Chessington at Christmas will vary in price depending on what you want to include.

Standard entry tickets to the park cost £24 per person, but you can add access to the Christmas Village for an overall cost of £32 per person.

You can also book short breaks at Chessington during the Christmas period, starting from £62.

Book Chessington Christmas tickets from £24

What is the Chessington Christmas room?

If you want to make your Christmas visit to Chessington even more festive, we've got just the thing.

The Chessington Christmas room was introduced earlier this year, and is already proving to be a big hit. The room comes complete with festive decorations, as well as an elf wake-up call and a reindeer feeding experience.

Booking starts from £77, but we'd recommend that you book sooner rather than later, as demand is expected to go way up during the Christmas period.

Here's how you can get cheap Chessington tickets all year round.