The Gruffalo River Ride opens at Chessington

Learn more about the exciting Gruffalo River Ride Adventure here

The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure – a world first – splashes into the Wild Woods at Chessington World of Adventures Resort on Saturday 18th March 2017.

Kids and parents alike can join Mouse on a picturesque riverboat journey through the deep dark wood, and float down the lazy river, the story of The Gruffalo will magically unfold in front of their eyes with exciting twists and turns along the way.

Gruffalo themed hotel rooms in the Chessington Safari Hotel

The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure will be accompanied by many other Gruffalo offerings across the Resort, including four brand new Gruffalo themed hotel rooms in the Chessington Safari Hotel. Plus, the brand new Gruffalo Arena, which hosts a range of Gruffalo themed activities, including photo opportunities, character meet and greets and screening of The Gruffalo animated film.

If you get peckish, head over to The Gruffalo Bites and and choose from a selection of terribly scrumptious treats to refuel you for your wild adventure. There might even be a slice of Gruffalo crumble!

Book your tickets here!


The Gruffalo

by Julia Donaldson

Book cover for The Gruffalo

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Julia Donaldson's characters are loved around the world, and none more so than the Gruffalo. It has been more than two whole decades since the little mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood, and millions of kids and adults around the world fell in love with the creature with terrible tusks and terrible claws. This new edition of the modern classic features a stunning redesigned cover and a beautiful finish. It’s the perfect gift for Gruffalo fans of all ages.

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