Early Rider

For guests eager to begin their adventure early, Early Rider Time at Chessington World of Adventures Resort offers the perfect head start. This special system allows selected visitors to enter the park up to an hour before the main gates open. As a result, guests can enjoy some of the park’s most popular attractions before the crowds arrive.

Early Ride Time comes included with overnight stays at the resort’s themed hotels. Guests staying at the Chessington Safari Hotel or the Chessington Azteca Hotel automatically receive access when their stay includes Theme Park tickets. Consequently, hotel guests can wake up, stroll across the resort, and begin riding before most visitors even enter the park.

However, hotel stays are not the only way to take advantage of the experience. Guests who are visiting for the day can also purchase an Early Access ticket. Therefore, non-resort visitors still have the opportunity to start their day ahead of the crowds.

Entry during Early Ride Time takes place through the Azteca entrance, located beside the Azteca Hotel. From here, guests can make their way into the park before the main entrance opens. Meanwhile, the quieter atmosphere creates a relaxed and exciting start to the day.

During this time, a selection of rides and attractions operates exclusively for Early Rider Time guests. However, the specific rides available can change depending on operational availability. Because of this, the final lineup of attractions is usually confirmed during your visit. Current rides operating during Early Ride Time are listed in the sidebar of this page.

Altogether, Early Ride Time offers one of the best ways to start a day at Chessington. Arrive early, enjoy shorter queues, and begin your adventure before the park truly wakes up.

Details correct as of March 2026.