Chessington World of Adventures and its adjoining hotel in Surrey were evacuated and temporarily closed on Sunday, November 8, after a threat was made against the popular British theme park.
Police officers and emergency service personnel were deployed to the resort following the incident, while visitors were asked to leave the premises.
The closure also affected surrounding roads, with the A243 Leatherhead Road shut in both directions between B280 Fairoak Lane and Barwell Business Park.
Police Confirm No Security Risk After Search
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers had investigated the threat but found no evidence of a security issue.
A police spokesperson said: “We are aware of a threat made on the morning of Sunday, 8 November against a theme park in Chessington.”
The spokesperson added that the matter had been assessed and that the incident was believed to be isolated, with no wider danger to members of the public.
Police also appealed to the public not to speculate about the circumstances surrounding the resort’s closure.
There have been no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests in connection with the incident.
Resort Offers Alternative Arrangements for Ticket Holders
Chessington World of Adventures announced its closure in a social media statement, apologising to customers for the disruption.
The resort wrote: “Chessington World of Adventures is currently closed.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide a further update as soon as possible.”
Customers who had purchased tickets were informed that they could use them at Legoland Windsor instead or contact the resort’s customer services department after 2pm on Sunday.
One social media user claimed that staff members had declined to explain the reason for the closure to visitors, adding that police officers and paramedics were present at the scene.
The resort and London Fire Brigade have been contacted for further comment.
European Airports Also Hit by Series of Bomb Threats
The incident comes amid a series of security threats targeting transport and media organisations across Europe.
Several news organisations, including Sky News, Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ and Bulgarian television station Nova TV, have reportedly received threats.
An email sent to RTÉ warned that the disruption experienced during the week was “only the beginning” and added that “the clock is ticking”.
Flights Disrupted as Bomb Threats Target Aircraft
Tens of flights across Europe, including services departing from Britain, were disrupted following bomb threats directed at aircraft.
A Ryanair aircraft travelling from London to Bulgaria was among the planes targeted.
Several aircraft were reportedly escorted by fighter jets as they were diverted to different locations across Europe.
Bomb disposal teams were also deployed to inspect planes after they landed.
European authorities are continuing efforts to identify those responsible for the threats, as aviation disruptions persisted into the following week.
