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Who owns Alton Towers?
Alton Towers is owned by Merlin Entertainments, a British company that operates over 140 attractions worldwide, including Legoland and Madame Tussauds. Merlin was taken private in 2019 by a consortium including Kirkbi, the investment vehicle of the Lego founders, and Blackstone. This move followed a period of fluctuating performance.
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