Chessington World of Adventures Confirms Security Incident Resolved as Hotel Reopens

Chessington World of Adventures has confirmed that a security incident which forced the resort to close and evacuate visitors on Sunday (8 November) has now been resolved.

The popular theme park and resort in Surrey was forced to close its doors after a security threat was reported to the Metropolitan Police, prompting an emergency response and the implementation of precautionary safety procedures.

Visitors already at the resort were asked to leave, while guests arriving for their planned visits were turned away as police attended the scene.

However, in an update issued following the incident, Chessington confirmed that the situation had been resolved and provided an update on when guests can return.

Chessington Hotel Reopens Following Security Incident

In its latest statement, Merlin Entertainments, which operates Chessington World of Adventures, confirmed that the resort hotel would reopen on Monday 9 November.

The company also confirmed that the wider resort would reopen as originally planned on Saturday 14 November.

A spokesperson for Merlin Entertainments said:

“Following a security incident earlier today, and in close coordination with the Metropolitan Police, we immediately implemented our well-rehearsed safety procedures and closed the resort as a precaution.

“The incident has now been resolved. The hotel will reopen tomorrow, Monday 9 November, and the Resort will reopen as planned on Saturday 14 November.

“The safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff remain our highest priority. We would like to thank our guests for their patience and understanding, and our teams for their swift response and support.”

The announcement will come as reassurance to guests who were concerned about the unexpected closure and the disruption to their planned visits.

What Happened at Chessington World of Adventures?

The incident began on Sunday morning, 8 November, when the Metropolitan Police became aware of a threat made against a theme park in Chessington.

Police officers attended the resort as visitors were evacuated and the attraction closed as a precaution.

The Metropolitan Police later issued a statement confirming that the matter had been assessed and that no security issues had been identified.

A spokesperson for the force said:

“We are aware of a threat made on the morning of Sunday, 8 November against a theme park in Chessington.

“The matter has been assessed, and no security issues have been identified. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.”

The police statement provided reassurance that there was no wider risk to the public.

What Happened to Guests With Chessington Tickets?

The unexpected closure caused disruption for visitors who had planned to spend Sunday at Chessington.

In its initial closure announcement, the resort advised guests who were due to visit on Sunday 8 November that their tickets would be accepted at LEGOLAND Windsor instead.

Alternatively, visitors were advised to contact Chessington’s Customer Services team after 2pm for assistance with their bookings.

Guests with affected bookings should contact the resort directly if they require further information about their arrangements.

When Does Chessington World of Adventures Reopen?

The latest announcement confirms the following arrangements:

• Sunday 8 November: Chessington World of Adventures closed following the security incident.
• Monday 9 November: The resort hotel reopens to guests.
• Saturday 14 November: The wider resort is scheduled to reopen as planned.

Visitors planning a trip should check Chessington’s official website for the latest opening information before travelling.

The incident has now been resolved, and Chessington has thanked both its guests and staff for their patience, understanding and support during the disruption.

UK Theme Park Spy will continue to follow developments and bring you further updates if anything changes.