Summary
Planning permission has been approved for Universal Studios to build its first theme park in the UK. The park will be located in Kempston Hardwick, near Bedford, and aims to open by 2031.
Key Facts
- The theme park will be the first Universal Studios park in the UK.
- It will be built in Kempston Hardwick, close to Bedford.
- Planning permission was granted through a special development order (SDO).
- The park is expected to attract over eight million visitors each year.
- Universal plans to open the park by the year 2031.
- Bedford Borough Council stated that the park would provide an economic benefit of £50 billion.
- The development followed several years of collaboration between Universal, local councillors, and council staff.
