Peeking Heights facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peeking Heights
Chessington World of Adventures Area Mystic East Status {{{status}}} Opening date 2005 Closing date 10 September 2017 Replaced Samurai
Thorpe Park Area Lost City Status {{{status}}} Opening date 2003 Closing date 2004 Replaced by Rush
Ride statistics
Attraction type	Ferris wheel
Manufacturer	Fabbri Group
Height	25 m (82 ft)
Vehicles	18 pods

Peeking Heights was a fun Ferris wheel ride. It opened in 2005 at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. This ride was in the Mystic East area of the park. It was known for offering amazing views. On a clear day, you could see the whole park. You could even spot parts of London, like Wembley Stadium!

Ride History

Peeking Heights didn't start its life at Chessington. It was first at Thorpe Park Resort. There, it was called 'Eclipse'. It operated at Thorpe Park from 2003 to 2004. After that, it was moved to Chessington World of Adventures.

Ride Features

This large Ferris wheel stood 25 meters (about 82 feet) tall. It had 18 special pods for riders. The Fabbri Group, a company known for making rides, built it.

Why It Closed

Peeking Heights closed its doors on September 10, 2017. The park needed the space for something new and exciting. This area was transformed into new homes for Amur Tigers. This new tiger area is called 'Land of the Tiger'. It opened in 2018.

The 'Mystic East' area of the park was also updated. The popular log flume ride, 'Dragon Falls', got a new look too. It was renamed 'Tiger Rock' to fit the new tiger theme.