The World of PAW Patrol is a brand-new £15 million immersive attraction that has officially opened its doors at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Social News Assistant Editor Samantha Bartlett has shared what happened when she took her son there
Ever since the new Paw Patrol area launched at Chessington World of Adventures Resort back in May this year, my little one has been eager to visit. Luckily for him he finally got his opportunity recently when I had a day off work and we went along with a few of our friends. However, although we had a really lovely time at the theme park, there was one massive thing that let it down throughout the day – the queue time.
The World of PAW Patrol is a brand-new £15 million immersive attraction that has officially opened its doors at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Spanning 1.4 acres, it stands as the UK’s first and only dedicated PAW Patrol zone, purpose-built to bring the vibrant world of Adventure Bay to life for toddlers and preschoolers aged between 2 and 5.
The PAW Patrol zone has taken over the former Mexicana area of the theme park (including the previous Scorpion Express location) and features four specially designed family rides.
Amongst them is Chase’s Mountain Mission – a beginner-friendly “my first rollercoaster” experience where families board high-speed rescue vehicles alongside Chase and Everest to carry out a thrilling mountain rescue mission.
Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure is a distinctive spinning ride set on Seal Island, which holds the notable accolade of being the UK’s very first “Drifter” style attraction, while Skye’s Helicopter Heroes offers a gentle airborne experience, allowing little ones to soar above the entire attraction in helicopters for a spectacular bird’s-eye view.
Marshall’s Firetruck Rescue is an interactive ride where youngsters hop aboard a red fire engine to save the day across the streets of Adventure Bay.
Rounding off the offering, Rubble and Rocky’s Playzone is a sprawling, hands-on climbing and adventure area themed around construction and recycling — ideal for little ones with boundless energy to burn. There is also a life-size recreation of the programme’s iconic headquarters, The Lookout Tower, complete with a slide and pup meet-and-greets.
Visitors can additionally grab a bite at Rescue Refreshments, a themed food and beverage outlet serving Adventure Bay-inspired treats, boasting a dedicated outdoor picnic area.
Fans of the show are also given the chance to browse merchandise at the PAW Patrol Gift Shop, a bespoke retail outlet stocked with exclusive toys, apparel, and rescue-ready keepsakes.
Me and my son chose to visit on a weekday, hoping it would be considerably quieter than a weekend. As he isn’t at school yet, we were also able to visit outside of the school holidays.
Unfortunately, I’m sorry to report that our strategy didn’t quite pay off, as there were still substantial queues.
Despite it being neither the summer holidays nor a weekend, we still encountered queues exceeding an hour on several of the attractions.
My little one absolutely adores Skye, so he was determined to ride her helicopter, yet we were faced with a queue of more than an hour in the sweltering heat.
This was likely made worse by the fact that numerous seats in each carriage were left empty. For example, when only a parent and child occupied the 4-seater helicopter, staff members weren’t enquiring whether any other pairs wished to join them.
Having endured well over an hour in the queue, I eventually took matters into my own hands and asked a woman and her young daughter if they’d like to share our ride – fortunately, they were happy to oblige.
The queue for the Zoomer ride proved equally exasperating. Despite an advertised 55-minute wait, the ride broke down partway through, stretching the actual waiting time well beyond an hour. Chase’s rollercoaster remained out of service for the majority of the day as well.
In truth, Marshall’s Firetruck Rescue was the sole main attraction in that area with an acceptable queue during our visit – a mere 10 minutes to board.
The slide at The Lookout Tower also moved at a decent pace for us, and Rubble and Rocky’s Playzone wasn’t particularly crowded either.
It’s a shame, because the new zone looks brilliant and has plenty to keep families entertained, yet the excessive queues are a real issue. One shudders to imagine what weekends or school holidays might look like if this was a standard weekday.
We coped reasonably well as my son is fairly patient, but if your little one struggles with waiting around, they could end up feeling rather disappointed.
I’d strongly recommend arriving right at opening time – a friend who turned up at 10am sharp reported marginally shorter waits of around 35 minutes for the most sought-after Paw Patrol attractions.
Fastrack passes are on offer, though for the Paw Patrol section they’ll cost you £14 per person for a single ride, which is far from a bargain.
Taking everything into account, if you’ve got a dedicated Paw Patrol fan in your household, I’d absolutely still recommend the trip, though do arrive at opening time and be prepared to splash out on a Fastrack pass if your child isn’t one for waiting.
The good news is that visitors can currently save on entry fees, as Chessington is offering a dedicated Adult & Pre-Schooler Ticket.
Thanks to promotional summer VAT reductions, the ticket is currently priced at £25.38 (reduced from its usual £29.00).
This discounted rate can be secured for any eligible mid-week date between 25 June and 1 September 2026.
In addition to World of Paw Patrol, visitors will enjoy full access to the main Theme Park, Chessington Zoo, and the SEA LIFE Aquarium.
One point worth bearing in mind is that parking cost £16 on the day, though a friend who booked in advance online paid just £12, saving a few pounds – so it’s well worth pre-booking your space.
A representative for Chessington World of Adventures Resort commented: “We’re committed to delivering great days out and continuously improving the guest experience.
“Safety is always our first priority, and when a ride experiences an unexpected closure, our expert teams must carry out thorough checks in line with our stringent health and safety policies before it can reopen.
“We recognise this can be disruptive, which is why we provide tools such as live queue-time information to help guests plan their visit.”
