Merlin Entertainments Regulatory News (MERL)

Notice of Trading Update

Merlin Entertainments plc confirms that it will issue a Trading Update on Tuesday 17 October, 2017. This will be followed by a presentation for analysts and investors at 0930, a webcast of which will be available via Merlin's corporate website, www.merlinentertainments.biz.

Consistent with previous years' announcements, an update on strategic progress will also be provided.

For further information please contact:

Investors:

Simon Whittington +44 (0)1202 493 011

Media:

James Crampton +44 (0)1932 481 676