Chessington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

October 2006 Chessington World of Adventures, loads to do and fun for kids and adults alike.
October 2006 Chessington World of Adventures, loads to do and fun for kids and adults alike.
Castle Hill, nature reserve in Chessington, London
Chessington World of Adventure and Zoo.
Ashtead Common: Woodcock Corner. This public bridleway junction is right on the border between this grid square and the one to the east. The directions on the finger post read: Kingston Road 1¼ miles (back behind the photographer) Rushett Lane ½ mile (to the left) Epsom Common ¼ mile (straight on) Dorking Road ½ mile (to the right)
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is £115 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£115
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,250 reviews)
Beautiful view

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is £99 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£99
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,020 reviews)
Stayed in a superior twin room on the 5th floor, which was clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower (important because I have mobility issues). It was on the small side but not cramped. The decor seemed to be fairly new and in good shape, of a dark gray neutral sort. Staff on check-in were friendly, ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is £180 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£180
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews)
room was lovely comfy and very clean and tidu

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
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Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (792 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,235 reviews)
Fantastic stay! The room was much bigger than expected, had everything we needed for a short stay. Great location and couldn’t fault the staff

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,748 reviews)
Comfy bed, great room, helful staff

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

Big Ben

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
O2 Arena featuring modern architecture

O2 Arena

Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

O2 Arena
Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
London Bridge showing a city

London Bridge

Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.

London Bridge
Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

Buckingham Palace

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace

Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£32
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

£49
per adult
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

£17
per adult
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum
The London Pass® and The London Pass® Plus: Save up to 50 Percent

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£79
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

£31
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
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Reviews of Chessington

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
22
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I wish check out was changed from 10 am to 11am

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

My daughter was given a lanyard with tokens attached She could trade her tokens with other members of staff which had different tokens. This helped build trust in the hotel and park staff. A very good idea. My daughter ended up with 3 lanyards full.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Where budget allows choose a room with Wayama view as it will make your stay very special.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fabulous curry house 5 mins drive - Saffron Summer

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kids loved extra features in hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very good

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Drone view of Epsom Downs Racecourse in England during the down

Epsom

St. Michael and All Angels church in Mickleham, a village in south east England, between the towns of Dorking and Leatherhead in Surrey

Leatherhead

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