UK Universal Studios Theme Park
Sector: Government • Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Source: LADbible
The UK government has approved planning permission for the Universal Studios theme park to be built on the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks site near Bedford. The park will be the first Universal-branded theme park in Europe, featuring several themed lands, visitor accommodation, retail, dining, and entertainment. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with an expected opening in 2031. The
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- LADbible
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Description | The UK government has approved planning permission for the Universal Studios theme park to be built on the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks site near Bedford. The park will be the first Universal-branded theme park in Europe, featuring several themed lands, visitor accommodation, retail, dining, and entertainment. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with an expected opening in 2031. The project is expected to create around 28,000 jobs and bring significant economic benefits to the region. |
Original sector | Entertainment |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Bedfordshire |
City | Bedford |
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Source | LADbible |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-19 |
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