society and community | February 10, 2026

Is Merlin in Australia?

Is Merlin in Australia?

Use your Merlin Annual Pass to experience the magic of our 10 incredible attractions located across Australia and New Zealand. Whether your into animals, celebrities or amazing views and experiences, we have it all and so much more. Join the FUN today!

What does Merlin entertainment own in Australia?

In late 2010, it was announced that Merlin would purchase approximately A$116 million worth of entertainment attractions located in Australia and New Zealand from Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Attractions.

Where does Merlin entertainment operate?

Today we operate more than 130 attractions in 25 countries around the world, from shorter dwell-time attractions such as SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds and The London Eye, to iconic theme park resorts like LEGOLAND, Gardaland Resort and Alton Towers Resort.

What are Merlin operating groups?

These include two Operating Groups: LEGOLAND Parks and Resort Theme Parks. Midway attractions are mostly indoor attractions with chainable brands, offering a wide range of experiences. We operate over 100 Midway attractions in 22 countries around the world.

Is Legoland owned by Merlin?

Legoland (/ˈlɛɡoʊ. lænd/, trademark in uppercase as LEGOLAND) is a chain of family theme parks focusing on the construction toy system Lego. They are not fully owned by The Lego Group itself; rather, they are owned and operated by the British theme park company Merlin Entertainments.

Is Thorpe Park part of the Merlin Group?

It is operated and owned by Merlin Entertainments and includes rides, themed cabins, live events and Stealth, the UK’s fastest rollercoaster. In 2019 Thorpe park was the UK’s third most visited theme park (1.9m) behind Alton Towers.

Is Legoland a Merlin attraction?

A Merlin Annual Pass is the ultimate passport to Britain’s best theme parks and attractions! The fantastic attractions include: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.

Who makes the decisions for Merlin Entertainment?

When making decisions, only the shareholder representatives have voting rights. The Board delegates authority for the day-to-day management of the Company to the Executive Committee which meets at least eight times each year. Details of the Executive Committee can be found in the Executive Team section of the website.

Is Peppa Pig World part of Merlin?

Ranked Europe’s top and the world’s second-largest tourist attraction operator, Merlin runs more than 135 tourist attractions in 24 countries across Europe, America, Asia and Oceania. Brands operated by Merlin include LEGOLAND®, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and Peppa Pig.

Did Lego sell Legoland?

Now They’re Buying It Back. Something is awesome in the state of Denmark. The billionaire Danish family that owns Lego is taking back ownership of Legoland, 14 years after selling off a large stake in a time of financial crisis.

Who currently owns the Lego company?

The Lego Group

Logo since 1998
Trade nameThe Lego Group
OwnersKirkbi A/S (75%) The Lego Foundation (25%)
Number of employees20,468 (2020)
Websitelego.com

Who owns Peppa Pig World?

Since the Park opened in 1983 it has been family owned and run by the Mancey family, who are still operating the park today. The estate can be traced back to 1086 where the ‘Paulet’ manor was in the possession of Glastonbury Abbey.