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Universal United Kingdom Resort

The latest news on Universal Studios UK, Universal United Kingdom Resort, in Bedford. Updates on the proposed Universal Studios theme park,  including plans, reaction, and local coverage…

Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Monthly column: Universal Studios – focus shifts To planning and infrastructure to deliver for local residents 

Universal Studios will deliver a fantastic boost for Bedfordshire, but after the celebrations last week the focus now turns immediately to ensuring that appropriate infrastructure...
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Mayor Tom Wootton holds up a cut out of the UK, showing Bedford as the the location of the proposed new Universal Studios Theme Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Council leaders explain why Universal Studios is a game-changer for the whole Borough

Universal Studios' announcement to build a world-class theme park and resort in Bedford Borough has made international headlines. But beyond the scale of the investment...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Concerns raised over impact on fostering services after Universal announcement

A Central Bedfordshire councillor is concerned that the Universal Studios theme park might impact on fostering services. During the Sustainable Communities Overview...
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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'

Bedford Ian writes…

10 April 2025: Universal credit, Unibedford Studios and Universal gridlock? Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has told us what...
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Property Sales. Estate Agents Sold Signs on UK Terraced Houses Image Mike Adobe Stock

Universal Studios investment set to reshape Bedford housing market and raise rental demand

As Bedford basks in the excitement of Universal Studios' announcement that it will build its first-ever European theme park near Kempston Hardwick, one property expert has warned...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Property experts say Universal Studios will boost property and investment boom in Bedfordshire

Bedford’s status as a serious player in the UK’s economic growth story has been cemented this month, following two major announcements expected to drive unprecedented...
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Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Jobs, joy and Jurassic Park? Bedford responds to Universal Studios announcement

As Universal Studios officially confirmed plans to build its first-ever European theme park in Bedford Borough, reaction has poured in from across the region. From civic leaders and...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

PCC and fire chief call for support as Universal Studios heads to Bedford

As Bedfordshire celebrates confirmation that Universal Studios will build its first European theme park in Bedford Borough, both the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief...
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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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Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to students and other guests at Kimberley College about Universal Studios UK. Image: Bedford Independent

Prime Minister and Universal Studios executives visit Bedford to mark historic theme park deal

The Prime Minister, Chancellor, and President of Comcast have spoken of the transformative opportunity Universal Studios UK will bring to Bedford Borough, during a visit to Kimberley College...
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