28 April 2017

Merlin Entertainments plc

AGM Notice

Publication of Annual Report and Accounts

Further to the release of the Company's final results on 2 March 2017, Merlin Entertainments plc announces that:

(i)         the 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at LEGOLAND Windsor Hotel, Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY commencing at 2.00 pm;

(ii)       its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2016 are published today.

The following documents are being posted or made available to shareholders today:

(a)        Notice of Annual General Meeting;

(b)        Form of Proxy in relation to the Annual General Meeting;

(c)        The Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2016.

Copies of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and the 2016 Annual Report and Accounts are being submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at www.hemscott.com/nsm. Both documents are also available to view on the Company's website at www.merlinentertainments.biz/investor-relations.

For further information please contact:

Merlin Entertainments plc

+44 (0)1202 634955

Matthew Jowett, General Counsel & Company Secretary

+44 (0)1932 481676

James Crampton, Corporate Affairs Director

Media

Brunswick

+44 (0)20 7404 5959

Fiona Micallef-Eynaud

Imran Jina

About Merlin Entertainments plc

Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 110 attractions, 13 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to more than 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees (peak season).

Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.