What to do with your children during the school holidays is always a quandary – until an advert on the telly shows them a world of thrilling rides, wild animals and, in particular, a runaway train ...

Runaway Mine Train Another original ride, the Runaway Mine Train rollercoaster, operated at Chessington for more than 25 years. Its Wild West theme included a themed queueing area with a rusty old ...

Despite two rides being closed, the theme park has plenty still on offer for thrill-seekers both young and older While Rattlesnake and Dragon's Fury remain shut for safety reasons at Chessington World ...