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Mayor Tom Wootton's Universal mug with the list of locations for Universal Theme Parks around the world. Image: Bedford Independent

Universal theme park chief thanks Bedford for support after government green light

Planning permission for Universal’s Bedford theme park has been confirmed by a government Special Development Order, and Universal’s Page Thompson has written to residents to thank...
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Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Breaking news: Green light given for Bedford Universal Studios theme park

The government has granted planning permission for a major Universal Entertainment Resort Complex at Kempston Hardwick in Bedford, with new theme parks, hotels and transport...
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An artist impression of how the new Universal Theme Park might look. It has a huge lake in the centre with various themed areas around it. it also show the entrance and 'city walk'

“We chose Bedford”: Universal Studios exec on why the theme park is coming here

The President of New Ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has praised Bedford for its “unprecedented” support as the company begins work on the UK’s first Universal Studios...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

New report predicts Universal theme park to generate £50bn for the UK plus thousands of local jobs

The Universal theme park and resort that is proposed to be built on the outskirts of Kempston could generate billions in economic benefit, says a report released today (26 June). And the benefits will be felt...
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Universal Theme Park & Resorts' president of new ventures, Page Thompson, (right) addresses Bedfordians at Kimberley College during their first public theme park event 23 April 2024

Bedford, “It’s a great place to build a theme park”, says Universal’s new ventures president

Page Thompson, the president of new ventures at Universal Theme Parks & Resorts has told the Bedford Independent that Bedford is a "great place to build a theme park". Queues up to an hour-long...
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