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Merlin Entertainments And Paramount Join Forces To Create the UK’s First And Only PAW Patrol® Land. A multi-million pound investment will see a new PAW Patrol-themed land open at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in 2026. This partnership expands Merlin's offering to families with pre-school children, a key demographic for future growth Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, has announced a new partnership with Paramount to bring PAW Patrol – the number one pre-school brand in the UK and globally, produced by Spin Master Entertainment – to one of its leading UK theme parks in 2026. The introduction of the famous pups to Chessington World of Adventures Resort through the creation of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land will surprise and delight families with young children across the country. This major new collaboration is part of Merlin’s strategy to work with owners of leading intellectual property (IP) to bring these premium brands to life in key locations across the world and comes hot on the heels of its recent global partnership with Minecraft. It also signals the company’s ambition to broaden its offering to families with pre-school children, increasing its appeal with this key demographic.

Merlin Entertainments And Paramount Join Forces To Create the UK’s First And Only PAW Patrol® Land. A multi-million pound investment will see a new PAW Patrol-themed land open at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in 2026. This partnership expands Merlin's offering to families with pre-school children, a key demographic for future growth Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, has announced a new partnership with Paramount to bring PAW Patrol – the number one pre-school brand in the UK and globally, produced by Spin Master Entertainment – to one of its leading UK theme parks in 2026. The introduction of the famous pups to Chessington World of Adventures Resort through the creation of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land will surprise and delight families with young children across the country. This major new collaboration is part of Merlin’s strategy to work with owners of leading intellectual property (IP) to bring these premium brands to life in key locations across the world and comes hot on the heels of its recent global partnership with Minecraft. It also signals the company’s ambition to broaden its offering to families with pre-school children, increasing its appeal with this key demographic.
Fiona Eastwood confirmed as Merlin’s CEO after a decade at the business. Her experience at Merlin includes serving as Chief Operating Officer and Global Marketing Director. Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, announces the appointment of Fiona Eastwood as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. This follows her initial appointment to the role on an interim basis at the end of November 2024. She will be responsible for leading the implementation of the business’s transformational strategy and ensuring it is well placed to grow at scale and deliver a sustainable, thriving future. Merlin brings world-famous entertainment brands to life across its diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts in over 20 countries. It works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks, Minecraft, and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.

Fiona Eastwood confirmed as Merlin’s CEO after a decade at the business. Her experience at Merlin includes serving as Chief Operating Officer and Global Marketing Director. Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, announces the appointment of Fiona Eastwood as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. This follows her initial appointment to the role on an interim basis at the end of November 2024. She will be responsible for leading the implementation of the business’s transformational strategy and ensuring it is well placed to grow at scale and deliver a sustainable, thriving future. Merlin brings world-famous entertainment brands to life across its diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts in over 20 countries. It works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks, Minecraft, and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
The world's only Jumanji rollercoaster is on the way! Mandrill Mayhem is coming to the Jumanji-themed world at Chessington World of Adventures Resort...

The world's only Jumanji rollercoaster is on the way! Mandrill Mayhem is coming to the Jumanji-themed world at Chessington World of Adventures Resort...
Art Director Xiao Bao has just unveiled the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort concept model made with nearly 100,000 LEGO bricks! What do you think?

Art Director Xiao Bao has just unveiled the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort concept model made with nearly 100,000 LEGO bricks! What do you think?
Meet our brand-new CEO! We're pleased to announce that Scott M. O’Neil will be CEO as of tomorrow! Scott is a veteran of the sports & entertainment industry having led top athletic brands including the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Eagles...

Merlin Entertainments appoints Scott M. O'Neil Chief Executive Officer
To celebrate World Jellyfish Day Aquarist Ashley Hall is giving you a quick rundown of some top Jellyfish facts! Stay til the end for the best pub quiz fact!
Epic Facts for World Jellyfish Day
We’re excited to announce that we are officially taking over the day-to-day operational management of the UK’s largest indoor waterpark! Owned by Blackpool Council Sandcastle Waterpark has over 18 slides and attractions in a toasty 84-degree climate! Kate Shane, Regional Director for Merlin Entertainments, said: “We are thrilled to be adding the UK’s largest indoor waterpark to our Blackpool portfolio. With eight top attractions already in Blackpool, we’re excited to put on our armbands and add a ninth to our guest offering. We firmly support Blackpool’s ambition to be the UK’s number one family seaside resort and this partnership is another step forward in delivering this vision.” Our newest edition will join our other incredible attractions in Blackpool including; The Blackpool Tower, Circus, and Ballroom, as well as Madame Tussauds, The Dungeons, SEA LIFE and Peter Rabbit Explore and Play!

We’re excited to announce that we are officially taking over the day-to-day operational management of the UK’s largest indoor waterpark! Owned by Blackpool Council Sandcastle Waterpark has over 18 slides and attractions in a toasty 84-degree climate! Kate Shane, Regional Director for Merlin Entertainments, said: “We are thrilled to be adding the UK’s largest indoor waterpark to our Blackpool portfolio. With eight top attractions already in Blackpool, we’re excited to put on our armbands and add a ninth to our guest offering. We firmly support Blackpool’s ambition to be the UK’s number one family seaside resort and this partnership is another step forward in delivering this vision.” Our newest edition will join our other incredible attractions in Blackpool including; The Blackpool Tower, Circus, and Ballroom, as well as Madame Tussauds, The Dungeons, SEA LIFE and Peter Rabbit Explore and Play!