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Aquarium owners pledge to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about captive penguins

Sea Life London Aquarium’s owners promised to speak to campaigners after an outcry over the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction.

Evening Standard

London Aquarium pledges to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about their indoor penguins

Many groups are concerned about the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction

The Independent UK

MPs call for release of 15 penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Cross-party group wants environment secretary to urgently examine moving the birds to a facility ‘better aligned with their needs’

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Sea Life London Aquarium faces demand from 75 MPs to free 15 'trapped' penguins: 'It's un-British'

The captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the Sea Life London Aquarium is ‘un-British’, says the MP leading the campaign

Evening Standard

Campaign to free London aquarium penguins ‘trapped in basement’ backed by MPs

Campaigners say the 15 creatures are kept in ‘un-British’ conditions

The Independent UK

Protesters demand penguins 'trapped in basement' of London aquarium are set free

The ‘Free the 15’ campaign claims the Sea Life London Aquarium is keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions without sunlight

Evening Standard

Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium

Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit.

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Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks

Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.

The Independent UK

Lego to buy entertainment venues from Merlin for £200m

The Danish toy giant announced the deal to buy the Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres by the end of the year.

Evening Standard

Lego to buy discovery centres from entertainment giant in £200m deal

The Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres are based around the world

The Independent UK

How to get two theme park visits for the price of one this summer

Visit Alton Towers, Chessington, Legoland Windsor or Thorpe Park with this limited-time ticket offer

The Independent UK

Save 43% on entry tickets with a Warwick Castle discount code

Save on a day out at the medieval attraction with a Warwick Castle promo code this September

The Independent UK

Alton Towers and Legoland owner confirms Fiona Eastwood as chief executive

Fiona Eastwood became interim chief executive in November last year, replacing former boss Scott O’Neil, who left after two years at the helm.

Evening Standard

Legoland owner says yearly sales soared to record high

Merlin Entertainments, which is one of the world’s biggest operators of theme parks and attractions, said sales hit £2.1 billion last year.

The Independent UK

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Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Announces Greg Norman CEO Replacement

Scott O'Neil has succeeded Norman in the role, although the Australian will remain involved with LIV Golf

Player One

'Minecraft' Theme Parks Coming to the Real World in UK, US Starting in 2026

Mojang is partnering up with Merlin Entertainments to bring Minecraft theme parks to the real world with the first one coming in 2026.

PC Gamer

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.

Evening Standard

Minecraft to become UK real-life destination in deal with Merlin

The deal will include Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride in the UK and the US

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The Independent UK

Minecraft theme parks to open in the UK and the US

Merlin previously struck a deal with Lego to buy its Legoland theme parks

The Guardian - UK

Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal

Exclusive: Block-building game to appear in theme parks, hotels and stores, starting in UK and US

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I took a four year old to Sea Life Birmingham - here's why it turned out to be a core memory making experience

This is what all families should know before visiting the Sea Life Birmingham attraction

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Don’t miss! 50% off kids tickets at Merlin attractions, including Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, and the London Eye

Merlin is offering discounted child tickets at loads of attractions across the nation, just in time for summer holidays - and it's teamed up with TikTok's ice cream twins to do it

The Guardian - UK

UK attractions try to win back visitors as post-Covid ‘revenge spending’ ends

Alton Towers and Legoland owner alters tactics after period of VAT cuts and people spending cash saved during lockdowns

Evening Standard

London Eye made a permanent fixture on capital's skyline

Lambeth Council made the attraction permanent beyond the cut-off date of 2028

The Guardian - UK

Legoland and Alton Towers owner plans to charge more at peak times

Merlin Entertainments says surge pricing will help offset decline in visitors since Covid pandemic

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