Best for: A brilliant balance of kid and adult friendly vibes
With more than 40 rides across the whole park, soft play areas for younger tots, a zoo and Sea Life centre, you might find and one day isn’t enough to explore every corner of this theme park. The Vampire rollercoaster is one of the most popular, flinging thrillseekers through the treetops with their legs dangling below them. Rameses Revenge is a stomach-churning water plunge, and Kobra spins explorers through the air on a 90m track at a dizzying 43mph.
There’s options to stay on-site too, with hotels offering fun themed rooms (think Gruffalo and monkey temple-inspired) while the Explorer Glamping site offers luxury tent stays next to the Wild Asia zone.
Anything else I should know? You can't buy tickets on the gate, so make sure to book online. The good news is you can save up to 40 per cent if you book far enough in advance.
Price: Online from £33 – £50; children aged 2 and under: free
Get there: 36 minutes by train from London Waterloo to Chessington South; around 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from central London.