Chessington World of Adventures abruptly closed after ‘parkwide evacuation’

Chessington World of Adventures is in Chessington, Greater London (Picture: PA)

Chessington World of Adventures Resort abruptly closed today after being ‘evacuated’.

The theme park in Chessington, about 12 miles south west of London, confirmed the closure in an Instagram story.

It said: ‘Chessington World of Adventures Resort is currently closed. Guests due to visit today are advised that tickets are being accepted at LEGOLAND Windsor or alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team after 2pm today.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide a further update as soon as possible.’

Chessington Buzz, a social media account covering the theme park, said there had been a ‘parkwide evacuation’.

‘And, as is often standard, the attendance of emergency services,’ it added on X.

A Facebook user said they were at the park when it was evacuated, saying it was carried out in a ‘very quick and calm manner for what was probably a very scary situation for all involved’.

A243 Leatherhead Road, where the park is, was briefly shut each way between B280 Fairoak Lane and Barwell Business Park.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort and the Metropolitan Police, which covers Chessington, have been approached for comment.

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