Appointment of Fru Hazlitt to Audit Committee

1 May 2015

Merlin Entertainments plc

Appointment of Fru Hazlitt to Audit Committee

The Board of Merlin Entertainments plc, a global leader in branded, location-based family entertainment, confirms the appointment of Fru Hazlitt, one of its existing Non-Executive Directors, to its Audit Committee with effect from the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2015.

For further information please contact:

Merlin Entertainments plc

+44 (0)1202 440 082

Alistair Windybank, Investor Relations

Simon Whittington, Investor Relations

Tulchan Communications

+44(0)207 353 4200

Stephen Malthouse

Chris Hughes

Victoria Huxster

About Merlin Entertainments plc

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 11 hotels and 4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its circa 26,000 employees.