Legoland draws up blueprint for Shanghai park

Merlin Entertainments Plc, considered the world's second-biggest visitor attractions operator, has revealed plans to open an indoor Legoland amusement park in Shanghai.

The FTSE-100 company is launching the venture in partnership with Shanghai-based State-backed investment fund CMC Capital Partners.

The companies will be hoping the announcement might attract some attention away from the much-anticipated launch early next year of the giant Shanghai Disneyland in the city.