Chessington
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This article is about the town. For the nearby attraction, see Chessington World of Adventures.
Chessington is an area in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames within Greater London, which was historically part of Surrey. At the 2011 census it had a population of 18,973. The Bonesgate Stream, a tributary of the Hogsmill River, runs through it. The popular theme park resort Chessington World of Adventures, which incorporates Chessington Zoo, is located in the south-west of the area.
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Chessington | |
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Burnt Stub Mansion | |
Location within Greater London | |
Population | 18,973 (Chessington North and Hook and Chessington South wards 2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | TQ183641 |
London borough | |
Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CHESSINGTON |
Postcode district | KT9 |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
51.3635°N 0.2998°W / 51.3635; -0.2998 |
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Neighbouring settlements include Tolworth, Ewell, Surbiton, Claygate, Epsom, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Esher, Kingston upon Thames and Worcester Park.