Chessington Parking Guide: Where to Park Near Chessington World of Adventures
Everything you need to park near Chessington World of Adventures, sorted before you leave home.
Chessington World of Adventures Parking: Prices, Directions and Where to Park
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The A243 gets busy on school holidays, weekends and event days, and the closer you get to the gates, the slower it goes. Book your space before you set off and you'll know where the car is going, what it costs and how far you'll walk, so the day starts at the rides instead of the car park.
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Book your parking near Chessington World of Adventures and arrive knowing exactly where the car is going and what it costs.
Choose the price point that suits your day, with spaces near the park starting from £1.20 an hour or £5.40 a day.
Park within a few minutes of the gates, with a hotel car park about a 3-minute walk from the park available to reserve even if you're not a guest.
Extend your stay from the app if the day runs long. Extending is available on certain spaces, so check the listing before you book.
Skip the last-minute scramble by booking ahead for weekends, school holidays and seasonal events, when the roads around the park are busiest.
Getting to Chessington by Car
Chessington World of Adventures is at Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE. Use that postcode in your sat nav. It sits on the A243, about two miles from the A3 and the M25.
From the south: leave the M25 at junction 9 and follow the A243 signs towards Chessington.
From the north: leave the M25 at junction 10 and join the A3, then follow signs for Chessington on the A243.
From London: take the A3 to Hook, where Chessington is signposted onto the A243.
Search parking by the KT9 2NE postcode to see what's closest to the gates for your date.
Chessington ULEZ: What Drivers Need to Know
Chessington sits in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, so the park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone. If your vehicle doesn't meet the emissions standard, the daily charge is £12.50 (check TfL's vehicle checker before you travel). The Congestion Charge zone covers central London only, so it doesn't apply to a trip to Chessington.
Where to Park Near Chessington World of Adventures
JustPark gives you a choice of reservable spaces in and around Chessington, from hotel car parks to private driveways on the residential roads nearby. Booking ahead means you know the price and the walk before you leave home.
Closest to the gates: a hotel car park about a 3-minute walk from the park, from £8.00, bookable even if you're not staying there. It's the closest option for little legs at the end of a long day.
Best value for the day: private driveways in the surrounding streets, with daily rates starting from £5.40. Check the listing for the walking time to the entrance before you book.
Bigger vehicles: several nearby driveways take large cars, vans and minibuses, so check the vehicle size on each listing.
Arriving by train: Chessington South station is a 10–12 minute walk (about 0.6 miles) from the park. Reserve a space near Chessington South Station if you'd rather leave the car there, with trains from London Waterloo taking around 35 minutes.
Explore all parking in Chessington to compare spaces across the area, or browse parking in Kingston upon Thames if you're planning a wider day out.
When Is Chessington Parking Busiest?
The park is open for much of the year, and the pressure on parking follows the crowds. Expect the roads and nearby streets to fill up fastest at these times:
School holidays: half terms and the summer break bring the biggest family crowds.
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays are busier than weekdays, particularly in good weather.
Seasonal events: Halloween and Christmas events draw extra visitors, so book ahead for those dates.
Chessington Parking FAQs
Is there free parking near Chessington World of Adventures?
Free street parking is hard to find around the park, and restrictions apply on the nearby roads. On a busy day, booking a space is the safer plan.
How much does parking near Chessington World of Adventures cost?
Spaces near the park start from £1.20 an hour or £5.40 a day on JustPark, with the closest hotel car park from £8.00. Prices vary by date, so check your day in the app.
What is the postcode for Chessington World of Adventures?
The postcode is KT9 2NE, on Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey.
Is Chessington World of Adventures in the ULEZ?
Yes. The park is in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, which is inside the ULEZ. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 a day, so check your registration with TfL before you leave.
Can I find Blue Badge or accessible parking near Chessington?
Yes. Use the accessibility filter on JustPark to find disabled and Blue Badge spaces close to the park, and check each listing for access details before you book.
Can I find parking with EV charging near Chessington World of Adventures?
Use the EV charging filter when you search to find spaces with charging. Availability varies by listing, so check the details before you book.
Live Near Chessington? Earn Extra Income Renting Out Your Driveway
Chessington draws a steady flow of visitors through the year, and many of them are looking for somewhere to park close to the park. Even if you're not heading to the park yourself, an empty driveway or parking space can earn you money on those days. Rent out your driveway with JustPark and you set the price and the hours, and you can block out days whenever you need your space.
On busy days, Scheduled Pricing lets you charge more when demand peaks. See how to manage your space's pricing.
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Don't let the car park be the scary bit of your day out. Reserve your space ahead of time, and arrive relaxed and ready for the rides, the shows and everything in between.
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