Fun family day out, especially with younger kids w...

Fun family day out, especially with younger kids who will especially enjoy the safari. They'll also love the new experience "Room on the Broom" which is an immersive, walk through based on the children's story book of the same name.
There are some big rides for older kids but I tend to feel Chessington is targeted at a more mixed age group while Thorpe Park in Chertsey is better for a group of only older kids.
The park is themed with different zones and is well kept. Plenty of food options although they are all "& chips"
It's a nice park to walk around - as a season card holder I enjoy just going up there for a walk and to enjoy the atmosphere.
Only downside is that if it rains or is windy they have to shut the big rides - if it rains consistently (I think for 2 hours) you get a "rainy day pass" however this does have restrictions on it and it doesn't carry over your fast pass. They don't do a windy day pass - it's just tough luck if the rides shut because of wind.
My advice would be to check the weather forecast thoroughly before you buy tickets!