Christmas at Chessington 2026: Full Ride Line-Up and Father Christmas Experience Revealed!

Christmas at Chessington returns for 2026, with a magical Christmas Village, festive entertainment, Father Christmas meet and greets and a fantastic selection of rides remaining open throughout the winter.

The event runs on selected dates from 21st November to 24th December 2026, with Twixmas celebrations continuing from 27th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027.

Meet Father Christmas

Families can visit the Christmas Village, where guests are welcomed by Elves before enjoying festive activities, including writing letters to Father Christmas, Cookie Corner and a Silent Disco.

The experience continues through a snowy woodland to Father Christmas' grotto, where children can share their Christmas wishes. Guests can then explore Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop, where children with a Christmas Village Passport receive an early Christmas present.

The Christmas Village requires a separate ticket and is only available before Christmas, not during Twixmas.

Which Rides Are Open?

Chessington has confirmed a fantastic selection of rides and attractions will be available during the event, including:

Mandrill Mayhem, Dragon's Fury, Rattlesnake, Chase's Mountain Mission, Zuma's Hovercraft Adventure, Skye's Helicopter Heroes, Marshall's Firetruck Rescue, Griffin's Galleon, Tree Top Hoppers, Sea Dragons, Blue Barnacle, Jungle Rangers, The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Adventure Tree Carousel, Mamba Strike, Ostrich Stampede, Elmer's Flying Jumbos, Tiny Truckers, Trawler Trouble, Tomb Blaster, AMAZU: Treetop Adventure, Canopy Capers, Dragon's Playhouse and Room on the Broom: A Magical Journey.

Ride availability is subject to weather conditions and operational changes. Vampire, Tiger Rock, Croc Drop and several other attractions will remain closed for maintenance.

Festive Entertainment

New for 2026 is a Cinderella Christmas pantomime on the Mane Stage, alongside the returning Jingle Voices performing festive songs in Adventure Point.

Guests can also meet their favourite PAW Patrol characters dressed for Christmas, while Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium remain open throughout the event.

Tickets and Prices

Christmas Village and Theme Park tickets start from £32 per person, while Theme Park only tickets start from £24 per person. Twixmas tickets start from £20 per person.

With major rollercoasters including Mandrill Mayhem and Dragon's Fury scheduled to operate, Christmas at Chessington looks set to offer plenty of festive fun for families and thrill seekers alike.