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Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.

PC Gamer

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

Evening Standard

Minecraft theme parks to open in the UK and the US

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

GoodToKnow

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

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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

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London Eye made a permanent fixture on capital's skyline

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Save up to £60 per person on days out with the kids to Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more, in the Merlin Annual Pass sale

With school holidays fast approaching, and parents scrambling for cost-effective days out with the family, the Merlin sale is well-timed

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Peppa Pig to make Lego debut and expand global theme parks

Hasbro signs deal with Lego Group and Alton Towers operator Merlin Entertainments

The Guardian - UK

Peppa Pig Park to open in Europe next year

There is already a successful park in the USA with a second now under construction

Wales Online

New CEO appointed at TV Dragon Sara Davies' firm Crafter's Companion

Mark Allsop is a former senior team member at Curry’s plc, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures and Merlin Entertainments

Birmingham Post

South West business leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2023

The awards for 2023 have been announced and include a number of influential business figures from across the West Country

Birmingham Post

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Pret A Manger digital head joins Legoland and Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments

Sarah Venning has previously held senior roles at the John Lewis Partnership and Heathrow Airport

Wales Online

You can win four Merlin Gold Passes for a year of free entry to top attractions

Your family could get a year's free entry to Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington, Thorpe Park and more

Daily Mirror

Chessington opens new World of Jumanji land and rollercoaster in time for half term

Chessington World of Adventures has opened a brand new World of Jumanji land complete with a new rollercoaster - and it's opened in time for families to visit this May half term

Daily Mirror

Huge new Legoland theme park gets scrapped but three more are planned for 2025

A new version of the colourfully themed resort Legoland was due to be constructed just across the Channel in Belgium, near Charleroi Airport, but it has now been ditched

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Texas is getting the nation’s second Peppa Pig Theme Park

DALLAS — Months after the reveal that Universal Parks & Resorts would open a kids-focused theme park in Frisco, another company has announced a family theme park in North Texas, this one featuring a familiar cartoon pig.

Wales Online

Merlin launches huge sale on memberships and annual passes

The passes give access to attractions across the UK

Daily Mirror

Huge new £2.3million Gruffalo attraction to open in the UK later this year

The Gruffalo books, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to be turned into a theme park on Blackpool seafront by Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland and Madame Tussauds

Manchester Evening News

New Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse family attraction to open in Blackpool

It will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat in interactive play suitable for aged 10 and under

Wales Online

The Gruffalo and friends make new home at £2.3m seafront attraction

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse opens in May

Birmingham Post

Legoland owner Merlin starts operation of Cadbury World

The company is now responsible for the day-to-day running of the attraction, its employees and all operational decisions

The Guardian - UK

From must-see gigs to VIP tickets: how live events are on course to defy UK cost of living crisis

Strong year predicted for industry amid premium seating boom and despite rise in prices

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