UK theme park plans massive change by 2027 with new rollercoaster (2025)

Chessington World of Adventure is working on a plan to open a new themed land (Image: Getty)

A popular theme park is all set to get a major revamp with a new rollercoaster and attractions to be added for the visitors. Chessington World of Adventure is working on a plan to open a new themed land, which is likely to be ready within the next two years.

Plans have been approved by Kingston Council to build new land and redevelop one of Chessington’s oldest areas, with construction work to be completed in two years' time. Owner Merlin Entertainments will replace Wild Asia, which has some of Chessington’s oldest rides and buildings, and a neighbouring glamping site with the new themed land. Only one existing ride, known as Kobra, will be kept and rethemed for the new attraction, Your Local Guardian reports.

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The theme park is popular among the children (Image: Getty)

As a part of the redevelopment, a rollercoaster with indoor and outdoor sections will be added to the theme park. Immersive children’s rides, themed play areas, and sensory environments will be available for families with children aged six to 12.

The adventure park will also have new food and drink outlets with themed menus, a courtyard and a shop selling exclusive merchandise.

Lib Dem councillor Jackie Davies told the news outlet: “I think it’s a shame to cover up what is a lot of open land with a big building.

"On the other hand… indoor rides and outdoor rides [provide the] best of both worlds, it takes a lot of people out of the queue for the other rides, so I’m definitely in favour of it.”

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According to the officials, the construction work is likely to begin this year. However, recent documents submitted to the council warned that the number of people visiting may witness a decline at Chessington without investment, with fewer people visiting the resort in 2023 than before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019.

Conservative councillor Ian George added the authority "should be supportive of a company that’s coming to invest in Kingston and provide a better service".

They said the new themed land will deliver a "wow factor" to refresh Chessington’s offer and upgrade an area long overdue for investment.