Company Overview
Merlin Attractions Operations Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Thursday 07 June 2007, so this is a well established company. Merlin Attractions Operations Limited has been in business for 18 years and 9 months. The accounts status is full 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 ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED
Company Number06272935
Registered Office AddressArbor Building, 16th Floor
 255 Blackfriars Road
 SE1 9AX
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date07/06/2007
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date28/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date18/12/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date20/11/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
TUSSAUDS ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED18 Nov 2009
Directors & Members
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Amy Bailey - Director
(British, 40 years old, born September 1986)
Appointed 14 January 2025
 Active
Fiona Eastwood - Director
(British, 56 years old, born August 1970)
Appointed 07 August 2018
 Active
Matthew Jowett - Director
(British, 59 years old, born December 1967)
Appointed 26 February 2016
 Active
Kevin Rock - Director
(British, 48 years old, born December 1978)
Appointed 04 November 2025
 Active
Secretaries
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Amy Bailey - Secretary
Appointed 14 January 2025
 Active
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 511,128,000 511,128,000 730,376,000
Current Assets 126,653,000 126,653,000 71,370,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 125,178,000 125,178,000 341,328,000
Working Cap 1,475,000 1,475,000 -269,958,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 512,603,000 512,603,000 460,418,000
Long-term Liabilities 302,568,000 302,568,000 308,921,000
Net Assets 210,035,000 210,035,000 151,497,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 0 0 0
Profit & Loss Reserves 207,352,000 207,352,000 149,800,000
Other Reserves 2,683,000 2,683,000 1,697,000
Shareholders Funds 210,035,000 210,035,000 151,497,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 80.1% 80.1% 91.1%
Stocks Inventory 1.1% 1.1% 0.8%
Debtors 0.9% 0.9% 0.6%
Cash Bank In Hand 11.8% 11.8% 2.0%
Current Assets 19.9% 19.9% 8.9%
Creditors Due Within One Year 19.6% 19.6% 42.6%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 0.2% 0.2% -33.7%
Creditors Due After One Year 47.4% 47.4% 38.5%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 32.9% 32.9% 18.9%
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 32.5% 32.5% 18.7%
Shareholder Funds 32.9% 32.9% 18.9%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 80.4% 80.4% 57.4%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Liquidity Ratio 1.0 1.0 0.2
Solvency Ratio 1.5 1.5 1.2
Reserves to Assets 0.3 0.3 0.2
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Mortgages Charges 6
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 6
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 28-Dec-2024 27-Dec-2014 27-Dec-2013
Assets 637,781,000 637,781,000 801,746,000
Debt 427,746,000 427,746,000 650,249,000
Net Assets/Debt 210,035,000 210,035,000 151,497,000

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.

The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   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.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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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
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SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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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
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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

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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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
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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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
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2025 with updates
Termination of appointment of Hui Zhao as a director on 4 November 2025
Appointment of Mr Kevin Rock as a director on 4 November 2025
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
Appointment of Amy Bailey 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
Termination of appointment of Charles Paul Godfrey as a director on 27 March 2024
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 24 March 2023 with updates
Appointment of Ms Hui Zhao as a director on 26 January 2023
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2022 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Stephanie-Jane Brooksbank as a director on 8 April 2022
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2021 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Matthew Paul Jowett on 28 June 2021
Confirmation statement made on 20 November 2020 with no updates
Appointment of Charles Paul Godfrey as a director on 28 December 2019
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