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06272935

MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Registered name
MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED
Company number
06272935
Registered office
ARBOR BUILDING, 16TH FLOOR, 255 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, SE1 9AX, ENGLAND · 108 other companies at this postcode
Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated on
7 June 2007
Status
Active
Age
19 years
Previous names
TUSSAUDS ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED (to 18 Nov 2009)
Nature of business (SIC)
70100 — Activities of head offices · 91030 — Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions · 93210 — Activities of amusement parks and theme parks · 93290 — Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
Accounts — next due
30 Sept 2026
Accounts — last made up to
28 Dec 2024
Confirmation statement — next due
04 Dec 2026
Confirmation statement — last
20 Nov 2025

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People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Charcoal Midco 1 Limited
owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 06/04/2016

Corporate structure

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Company Person Current control Ended

Connections

Corporate owner owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Notified 06/04/2016 Controls 3 companies

Change history

Reconstructed from the dated records Companies House publishes

DateChangeWasNow
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Charcoal Midco 1 Limited
18/11/2009 Registered name changed TUSSAUDS ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Merlin Attractions Operations Limited — SE1 9AX
Trading as WARWICK CASTLE, MADAME TUSSAUDS, LONDON EYE, CENTRAL SUPPORT, STUDIOS
Tier 3 · renews 17/07/2027
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Trade marks

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MADAME TUSSAUDS — UK00004420377
Electrical and software · Education and entertainment · Legal and security
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Madame Tussauds — UK00004420392
Electrical and software · Education and entertainment · Legal and security
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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED?
According to the official registry, the company number of MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED is 06272935.
Where is MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED registered?
The registered office is ARBOR BUILDING, 16TH FLOOR, 255 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, SE1 9AX, ENGLAND.
What is the SIC code of MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 70100 — Activities of head offices, 91030 — Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions, 93210 — Activities of amusement parks and theme parks, 93290 — Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c..
Who controls MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED?
Charcoal Midco 1 Limited is recorded as a person with significant control, and owns 75–100% of shares, holds 75–100% of voting rights, can appoint and remove directors.
When are the next accounts of MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED due?
The next annual accounts are due by 30 September 2026, and the last accounts were made up to 28 December 2024.

About MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED (06272935)

MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated on 7 June 2007 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 06272935. Its registered office is at ARBOR BUILDING, 16TH FLOOR, 255 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, SE1 9AX, ENGLAND. The recorded nature of business is activities of head offices (SIC 70100). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 28 December 2024. , and the person with significant control is Charcoal Midco 1 Limited. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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