WINTER'S TAIL SHORT BREAKS WINTER'S TAIL SHORT BREAKS
Book a ROARSOME festive family break and make magical memories this Christmas at Winter's Tail!
Enjoy access to our Winter's Tail event with lots of festive family fun, including Father Christmas meet and greet and Christmas panto. Plus, NEW for 2023 discover Enchanted Hollow – a festive-themed walk-through experience!
Book your magical Christmas Sleepover from 25th November 2023 – 31st December 2023!
All Winter's Tail short breaks include:
✓ 1 or 2 day* entry to Winter's Tail, Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium
✓ Access to the Savannah Splash Pool†
✓ Animal meet and greets
✓ A delicious breakfast
✓ Fun-filled evening entertainment!
✓ Free parking and WiFi
Looking to add more festive cheer?
Elf Wake Up Calls are also available during your stay and can be purchased during the short break booking process.
MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS
Adventurers visiting Winter's Tail before 25th December will meet Father Christmas!**
Guided by one of his jolly elves, journey through snowy woods to meet Father Christmas in his charming grotto. Enjoy a private audience, then explore his Toy Workshop for a peek at gift-making magic, complete with an early Christmas gift!
Step-free grottos are also available for wheelchair users.
WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON
NEW for 2023 – Enchanted Hollow
Brand new for 2023, discover Enchanted Hollow – a festive-themed walk-through experience. Dig down and discover our underground town and meet the charming residents that live within. The local townsfolk cannot wait to welcome you and spread some Christmas cheer.
FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Oh no it isn't, oh yes it is! Get ready to boo, cheer and dance your way through the Christmas Panto on the Mane Stage. Over at Mini Stage continue the festive cheer with Christmas sing-along's and dances, perfect for your little and large monkeys!
SELECTED RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy selected rides and attractions, including World of Jumanji, the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Blue Barnacle, Junger Rangers plus many more! Come face to face with over 1,000 animals to discover in Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE Aquarium.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Experience a New Year's Eve to remember on the 31st december!
Stay overnight in our themed Resort Hotels and get 1 day entry to our Winter's Tail event, 1 day entry to our Zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium, a delightful three-course buffet dinner and breakfast!
PLUS, your stay is filled with fun, including face painting, a photo booth, animal meet & greets, character meet & greets, and more!
Where to stay Where to stay
Standard Rooms
Snuggle up this winter with your little rangers in a Standard, Wanyama View or Discovery room, complete with all the comforts of home!
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Themed Rooms
Stay in the heart of the Resort this festive season and embark on a wild adventure in one of our themed rooms!
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*2-Day Theme Park entry is valid on all dates excluding 24th and 26th November, 1st, 3rd, 8th and 26th – 30th December 2023.
**Father Christmas' Grotto and Toy Workshop are now available to book at the same time as your short break. Pre-booking is essential, one time slot for your Grotto Experience is included per room. Accessible grottos are available for all guests to book if require them. Winter's Tail short breaks with stays after the 25th December do not include entry to Father Christmas' Grotto and Toy Workshop.
†Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this during the booking process. Guests staying in Standard rooms will be charged to use the Savannah Splash Pool. Please note that access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to availability. Guests will need to book a timeslot for the pool, this can be done at any point before your stay via your booking confirmation email.
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