The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

Such a great ride. Tells you the story of the gruffalo. You do get a little wet (sprinklers that go over your head and again on one drop where the boat hits the water. Only a little though) the story is great, the smells of grass and wood make it amazing. My kids love it. The wait is worth it. You get a photo during this ride.

Love this little geuffalo theamed boat ride, nice and chilled and you dont get overly wet. Nice opportunity to have a cute photo taken.

It would have been 5 stars, had there not been ‘technical difficulties’ that made us late to the coach by 20 mins. Apart from that, very good, would recommend

A beautifully themed indoor boat ride that brings Julia Donaldson’s beloved story to life. You follow the mouse through the deep dark wood, floating past animatronic scenes featuring the fox, owl, snake, and of course, the Gruffalo himself. The storytelling is strong, with atmospheric lighting, sound effects, and clever use of projections that make each scene feel immersive. The queue area is well designed with interactive elements to keep kids entertained, and the ride itself is gentle—perfect for younger children but still charming for adults. The final splashdown is mild but adds a fun surprise, and the Gruffalo Crumble projection at the end is a sweet touch. Wait times can get long (often 45–60 minutes during peak hours), so it’s best to ride early or use Reserve & Ride if available. The ride is a retheme of the old Bubbleworks, and while some fans miss the original, the Gruffalo version is a worthy successor. Overall, it’s a must-do for families visiting Chessington—especially if your kids love the book. It’s not a thrill ride, but it’s packed with heart and detail.

When I went to Chessington World of Adventures Resort, I went to the new Gruffalo River Ride Adventure! The boats went past the characters in the story: the Gruffalo, Mouse, Fox, Owl and Snake! During the boat ride, my favourite part was looking up at the Gruffalo holding up the mouse by his tail above a light! (Woof! Bosh!)

Not the best experience here was the told the queue was closed just after I entered even though there was no sign or notice to explain this absolutely strange the ride close at 2:30pm and the assistant in charge of the ride gave the most pathetic excuse it’s like children trying to run this park. At the end of the day people pay a lot of money to come to this park to be hit with you can’t no longer jump on this ride. I visited on the 28th July 2025.

Slightly scary for the little ones but we all loved it. Best ride here

A tame little indoor river ride themed around the Gruffalo. It's nice, but not really thrill seeking. You almost certainly won't get wet unless you touch the sprayers.