Kate Thornton enjoys day out with her son at Chessington World Of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures recently reopened its gates following the easing of lockdown and on Saturday played host to a number of celebrities.

Presenter Kate Thornton, 48, beamed from ear to ear as she posed alongside her son Ben, 12, and a family friend, and looked typically stylish as she teamed a baker boy hat with an all-black outfit.

Also stepping out on Saturday was Blue’s Antony Costa, who looked dapper in a leather jacket, jeans and a black zip-up hoodie.

Day out: Chessington World of Adventures Resort recently reopened and on Saturday hosted a  number of celebrities including Kate Thornton, who enjoyed a day out with her son Ben

Ranvir Singh was also on the hunt for an adrenaline rush, arriving at the theme park in a bright pink jacket alongside black jeans and a grey T-shirt.

Heart Radio’s Jamie Theakston also made an appearance in the borough of Kingston upon Thames, looking smart in a grey flat cap, a navy coat and jeans.

Also eager to try out the park’s newest ride offerings were Claire Sweeney, Mark Rhodes, Jasmine Harman and Chris and Charlotte Coleman. 

Dapper: Also stepping out on Saturday was Blue's Antony Costa, who looked dapper in a leather jacket, jeans and a black zip-up hoodie

Dapper: Also stepping out on Saturday was Blue’s Antony Costa, who looked dapper in a leather jacket, jeans and a black zip-up hoodie

Having a blast! Antony put on an animated display while posing for snaps

Having a blast! Antony put on an animated display while posing for snaps

Let's go! Ranvir Singh was also on the hunt for an adrenaline rush, arriving at the theme park in a bright pink jacket alongside black jeans and a grey T-shirt

Let’s go! Ranvir Singh was also on the hunt for an adrenaline rush, arriving at the theme park in a bright pink jacket alongside black jeans and a grey T-shirt

Smart: Heart Radio's Jamie Theakston also made an appearance in the borough of Kingston upon Thames, looking dapper in a grey flat cap, a navy coat and jeans

Smart: Heart Radio’s Jamie Theakston also made an appearance in the borough of Kingston upon Thames, looking dapper in a grey flat cap, a navy coat and jeans

Kate no doubt enjoyed spending some quality time with Ben, as in November, she said she was ‘grieving’ her son growing up.

The presenter shares with son Ben, 12, with ex-husband Darren Emerson, and told Entertainment Daily that it really hit her in lockdown that her child was no longer a baby.

‘I love being his mum. He’s 12 going on 13 and he’s pulling away now. He’s independent,’ she said. ‘We were together 24/7 [in lockdown] so we had time to walk down our memory lane and it was so emotional.

‘It kind of kicked off a grief of I’m never going to have him as a baby again.’

Happy: Claire Sweeney was also eager to try out the park's newest ride offerings and wowed in a silver padded jacket

Happy: Claire Sweeney was also eager to try out the park’s newest ride offerings and wowed in a silver padded jacket

Ready to go: Mark Rhodes flashed cameras a wide smile as he prepared to shoot off at full speed on one of the park's rides

Ready to go: Mark Rhodes flashed cameras a wide smile as he prepared to shoot off at full speed on one of the park’s rides

Happy to be there! Jasmine Harman looked excited as she prepared to explore the park's new features

Happy to be there! Jasmine Harman looked excited as she prepared to explore the park’s new features

Doting parents: Chris and Charlotte Coleman treated their children to a fun day out

Doting parents: Chris and Charlotte Coleman treated their children to a fun day out

Off she goes! Claire Sweeney braved the new Croc Drop ride and made sure to wave her hands in the air

Off she goes! Claire Sweeney braved the new Croc Drop ride and made sure to wave her hands in the air 

Family: Sarah Cawood was also at the theme park with her family

Family: Sarah Cawood was also at the theme park with her family 

Ready, go! Sarah, 48, put on a brave face as she hovered in the air

Ready, go! Sarah, 48, put on a brave face as she hovered in the air 

Radiant: Presenter Zoe Hardman looked radiant as she posed with her children and husband Paul Doran-Jones

Radiant: Presenter Zoe Hardman looked radiant as she posed with her children and husband Paul Doran-Jones

Go on mum! Zoe, 38, waved to spectators on the crowd as she prepared to plummet through the air

Go on mum! Zoe, 38, waved to spectators on the crowd as she prepared to plummet through the air 

She also explained how she regulates what Ben is exposed to on social media.

She said: ‘It’s such a complicated world that I try my best to help him manage it without being overbearing. But that digital world they live in of constant commentary, that worries me so much.’

Kate announced she had separated from Darren in 2011.

Growing up: The presenter shares with son Ben, 12, with ex-husband Darren Emerson, and told Entertainment Daily that it really hit her in lockdown that her child was no longer a baby

Growing up: The presenter shares with son Ben, 12, with ex-husband Darren Emerson, and told Entertainment Daily that it really hit her in lockdown that her child was no longer a baby