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Universal Studios lays out its plans amid expectations of “55,000 visitors per peak day”

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has laid out plans for its new Entertainment Resort Complex near Bedford, promising a "destination" Theme Park designed to offer "world-class storytelling"...

Universal generations: College students give their views on the planned theme park

The arrival of the new Universal Studios theme park, set to be built in Bedfordshire by 2032, will significantly impact the lives of many young people in the area. According to Universal...

Planning consultation opens for Bedford Borough’s Universal Studios theme park

The public consultation on plans for the proposed Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedford Borough is now open, providing residents and stakeholders with the opportunity to share their...

Universal’s Bedford theme park moves closer as planning request goes to government

Universal Destinations & Experiences has submitted a formal request to the UK government for permission to build its proposed theme park and resort in Bedford, requesting approval...

Letters: ‘Planning applications will be hard to refuse’ says CPRE as Local Plan is withdrawn

CPRE Bedfordshire notes with concern the Mayor's article in Bedford Independent about the expected withdrawal of Bedford Borough's Local Plan 2040. On the basis of the...

Mayor proposes ‘Universal Day’ to mark theme park plans

A special day to mark the arrival of Universal Studios in Bedford Borough could become a new annual tradition, under proposals due to be debated by councillors next week...

Bedford Borough Council to ditch 2040 plan and create new strategy for Universal era

Bedford Borough Council is expected to begin work on a new Local Plan, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate that the arrival of Universal Destinations & Experiences...

Opinion: From lost memories to new beginnings, how Bedford can revive Aspects Leisure Park

Located between Bedford town Centre and Priory Country Park, Aspects Leisure Park lies desolate and forgotten following the closing of the Cineworld cinema. Once a place of laughter...

Bedford Ian writes…

23 May 2025: Great Scott!, Guardian gaff, Floral finance, and Rent trap. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

Major transport improvements are vital to success of Universal theme park says council leader

The leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has backed plans for a Universal Studios theme park in the county, describing the development as “great news” — but warning that vital infrastructure upgrades must come with it...

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