Universal to Build Large Theme Park in Bedford, UK

Universal to Build Large Theme Park in Bedford, UK

Universal Destinations & Experiences will construct a large theme park in Bedford, UK. An agreement has been made with the UK government.

The theme park, featuring immersive storytelling, rides, attractions, a 500-room hotel, and retail and dining facilities, will be built on the site of the former brickworks in Kempston Hardwick. Spanning 476 acres (approximately 1.92 square kilometers), it will be one of Europe’s largest theme parks.

The park is expected to open as early as 2031, with an anticipated attendance of around 8.5 million visitors in its first year, making it the largest tourist destination in the UK.

The investment amounts to several billion pounds. The economic impact by 2055 is estimated at 50 billion pounds, with job creation effects projected for about 28,000 people, including around 20,000 construction workers. The UK government will develop surrounding infrastructure.

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