News releases

Little Grey and Little White arrive safely after move to bay care area

Merlin Entertainments announces reopening date for London attractions

Merlin Entertainments is excited to announce it will reopen its leading London attractions on Saturday, August 1st, including the lastminute.com London Eye, Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, The London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure! London.

Thousands of businesses issue call for action to avert London tourism crisis

After months of closure and already halfway through its peak season, the London tourism sector has today joined forces to urge the UK Government to act now or face an economic crisis in the capital.

Merlin to donate 30,000 tickets to emergency and essential workers in Big Merlin Thank You

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS announce that as part of their reopening plan they will donate 30,000 tickets globally to Emergency Service and frontline essential support workers who have worked throughout the pandemic, in a new initiative called ‘The Big Merlin Thank You’

Merlin Entertainments confirms attractions in England will reopen from the 4th July

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS has confirmed that, following the latest UK Government announcement, it will be reopening all its major theme parks, attractions and accommodation across England from the 4th July for day visits and short breaks.

LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT REOPENS TO GUESTS ON JUNE 1

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort will officially reopen on June 1. The Resort’s extensive plan of enhanced health and safety measures have been endorsed by the Polk County Commission and Winter Haven Mayor Bradley T. Dantzler

Two beluga whales prepare for release into the world’s first open water sanctuary

Two former captive whales will return home to the ocean when they are released into the world’s first open water sanctuary for beluga whales in Iceland this June.

Merlin's ‘A-Z of entertainment’ for families at home this Easter

The doors to many of their attractions may be temporarily closed but Merlin teams from all over the world have been working hard to bring a touch of ‘Merlin Magic’ to families at home.

Zog zooms into Warwick Castle in 2020

Magic Light Pictures teams up with Merlin Entertainments to bring exciting new 3D interactive Zog trail to Warwick Castle

Alton Towers Resort announces Season of Celebration to mark 40 years of thrills

UK’s biggest theme park celebrating 40 years of family fun with thrilling events and activities throughout the 2020 Season, including giving 10,000 magical experiences to those in need