Company Overview
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 20 November 1998, so this is a well established company. Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited has been in business for 27 years and 4 months. The accounts status is audit exemption subsidiary and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Arbor Building, 16Th Floor, 255 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9AX
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Companies House Data
Company NameMERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP OPERATIONS LIMITED
Company Number03671093
Registered Office AddressArbor Building, 16th Floor
 255 Blackfriars Road
 SE1 9AX
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date20/11/1998
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date28/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryAUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY
Returns Next Due Date18/12/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date20/11/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LIMITED08 Feb 2006
Directors & Members
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Amy Bailey - Director
(British, 40 years old, born September 1986)
Appointed 14 January 2025
Active
Matthew Jowett - Director
(British, 59 years old, born December 1967)
Appointed 26 February 2016
Active
Gillian Pritchard - Director
(British, 51 years old, born September 1975)
Appointed 27 October 2025
Active
Jacqueline Stewart - Director
(British, 56 years old, born October 1970)
Appointed 27 October 2025
Active
Secretaries
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Amy Bailey - Secretary
Appointed 14 January 2025
Active
Other Company Directorships
Amy Bailey
CHARCOAL CLG 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL CLG 2 LIMITED
CHARCOAL HOLDCO LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1A LIMITED
CHESSINGTON HOTEL LIMITED
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES LIMITED
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES OPERATIONS LIMITED
CHESSINGTON ZOO LIMITED
CWA PROPCO LIMITED
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LONDON AQUARIUM (SOUTH BANK) LIMITED
LONDON DUNGEON LIMITED
LONDON EYE HOLDINGS LIMITED
LONDON EYE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
MADAME TUSSAUD'S LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (ASIA PACIFIC) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (NBD) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS CROWN (UK) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUSTEES LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS SHARE PLAN NOMINEE LIMITED
MERLIN MAGIC MAKING LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 1 LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 2 LIMITED
MERLIN US HOLDINGS LIMITED
SEA LIFE CENTRE (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED
SEA LIFE CENTRES LIMITED
SEA LIFE TRUSTEES LIMITED
THE LONDON PLANETARIUM COMPANY LIMITED
THE MILLENNIUM WHEEL COMPANY LIMITED
THE SEAL SANCTUARY LIMITED
TUSSAUDS GROUP (UK) PENSION PLAN TRUSTEE LIMITED
TUSSAUDS LIMITED
Matthew Jowett
CHARCOAL CLG 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL CLG 2 LIMITED
CHARCOAL HOLDCO LIMITED
CHARCOAL MIDCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1A LIMITED
CORRUPLAST LIMITED
CWA PROPCO LIMITED
DANIELS(CAM)LIMITED
DAVID S SMITH PACKAGING (POLAND) LIMITED
DECORPRINT LIMITED
DS SMITH CALARA LIMITED
DS SMITH DORMANT SIX LIMITED
DSS ESOP TRUSTEES LIMITED
LEGOLAND US HOLDINGS LIMITED
LONDON EYE HOLDINGS LIMITED
MADAME TUSSAUDS TOURING EXHIBITION LIMITED
MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (ASIA PACIFIC) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (NBD) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS CROWN (UK) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LIMITED
MERLIN MAGIC MAKING LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINANCE 1A LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINANCE 2A LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 1 LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 2 LIMITED
MERLIN US HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN'S MAGIC WAND TRUSTEES LIMITED
PIRATE ADVENTURE GOLF LIMITED
SEA LIFE TRUST LIMITED
TILLOTSONS(LIVERPOOL),LIMITED
Gillian Pritchard
CHARCOAL CLG 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL CLG 2 LIMITED
CHARCOAL HOLDCO LIMITED
CHARCOAL MIDCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1A LIMITED
CWA PROPCO LIMITED
LEGOLAND US HOLDINGS LIMITED
LONDON EYE HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (ASIA PACIFIC) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (NBD) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS CROWN (UK) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LIMITED
MERLIN MAGIC MAKING LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 1 LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 2 LIMITED
MERLIN US HOLDINGS LIMITED
Jacqueline Stewart
CHARCOAL CLG 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL CLG 2 LIMITED
CHARCOAL HOLDCO LIMITED
CHARCOAL MIDCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1 LIMITED
CHARCOAL NEWCO 1A LIMITED
CWA PROPCO LIMITED
LEGOLAND US HOLDINGS LIMITED
LONDON EYE HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (ASIA PACIFIC) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS (NBD) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS CROWN (UK) LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LIMITED
MERLIN MAGIC MAKING LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 1 LIMITED
MERLIN UK FINCO 2 LIMITED
MERLIN US HOLDINGS LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 11,267,000 11,267,000 11,560,000
Current Assets 4,622,000 4,622,000 2,371,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 18,647,000 18,647,000 15,281,000
Working Cap -14,025,000 -14,025,000 -12,910,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -2,758,000 -2,758,000 -1,350,000
Long-term Liabilities 301,000 301,000 289,000
Net Assets -3,059,000 -3,059,000 -1,639,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 6,000 6,000 6,000
Profit & Loss Reserves -33,005,000 -33,005,000 -31,450,000
Other Reserves 29,940,000 29,940,000 29,805,000
Shareholders Funds -3,059,000 -3,059,000 -1,639,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 70.9% 70.9% 83.0%
Stocks Inventory 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%
Debtors 2.1% 2.1% 0.1%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.3% 0.3% 0.1%
Current Assets 29.1% 29.1% 17.0%
Creditors Due Within One Year 117.4% 117.4% 109.7%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -88.3% -88.3% -92.7%
Creditors Due After One Year 1.9% 1.9% 2.1%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability -19.3% -19.3% -11.8%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve -207.7% -207.7% -225.8%
Shareholder Funds -19.3% -19.3% -11.8%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -17.4% -17.4% -9.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Liquidity Ratio 0.2 0.2 0.2
Solvency Ratio 0.8 0.8 0.9
Reserves to Assets -2.1 -2.1 -2.3
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 15
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 14
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Assets 15,889,000 15,889,000 13,931,000
Debt 18,948,000 18,948,000 15,570,000
Net Assets/Debt -3,059,000 -3,059,000 -1,639,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
Payment Records Unlock full report
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due
Paid After
30 days due
Owing Before
30 days due
Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.

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Solvency Solvency for this company
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

There have been many bankruptcy predictors developed, however none has been so thoroughly tested and broadly accepted as the Altman Z-Score.

Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Termination of appointment of George Orologas as a director on 9 January 2026
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2025 with no updates
Appointment of Jacqueline Stewart as a director on 27 October 2025
Appointment of Mr George Orologas as a director on 27 October 2025
Appointment of Gillian Pritchard as a director on 27 October 2025
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 28/12/24
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 28/12/24
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 28/12/24
Appointment of Amy Bailey as a director on 14 January 2025
Information not on the register The material was formerly considered to form part of the register but is no longer considered by the registrar to do so.
Appointment of Amy Bailey as a secretary on 14 January 2025
Termination of appointment of Fiona Jane Rose as a secretary on 14 January 2025
Termination of appointment of Fiona Jane Rose as a director on 14 January 2025
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2024 with no updates
Registered office address changed from Link House 25 West Street Poole Dorset BH15 1LD England to Arbor Building, 16th Floor 255 Blackfriars Road London SE1 9AX on 25 October 2024
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 30/12/23
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 30/12/23
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 30/12/23
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 31/12/22
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2023 with no updates
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 31/12/22
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 31/12/22

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