Universal Studios Bedford

A proposed Universal Studios UK theme park to be built in Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, England

Universal Studios Bedford: Everything we know so far
With early works and site preparations already under way, we thought it might be time for an update on all things Universal.
Clare Turner

How the new Bedford Borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look.

Universal Studios: Government publishes update to construction management plan

Universal UK theme park to be created at Kempston Hardwick

Universal Studios Bedford: Theme park contractors and consultants named

Mid Beds MP Blake Stephenson and Cllr Sue Clark are campaigning to fix junction 13 of the M1 ahead of the opening of Universal Studios Bedford

"It is vital junction 13 is upgraded before Universal opens"

The issues you say need to be tackled ahead of Universal's arrival

Woburn Road, Wootton, will be closed from May 15 to 18

Universal Studios Bedford: More road closures as construction continues

Woburn Road, Wootton, will be closed from May 15 to 18 (Pictures: Google/Pixabay)

Universal Studios Bedford: Temporary road closures as construction continues

East West Rail upgrades to support Universal brought forward

From March 30 – lasting for a year – Woburn Road, Wootton, will be a 30mph road

Universal Studios Bedford: New speed restrictions to be introduced in Wootton

ESP Utilities Group has been appointed to design, build and operate the new community infrastructure at the Universal resort in Bedford (Photo: Pixabay)

One of UK’s largest EV charging facilities among latest plans for Universal

Concept art of the theme park.

Construction to begin to Universal Studios Bedford

Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford and Kempston, met with the Universal team currently in the UK

30,000 people have registered their interest to work at Universal

Councillors are concerned that homes near the planned site are already being snapped up by investors

Universal Studios Bedford: Theme park plan sparks housing fear

An artist's impression of the site

Bucks Council raises concerns with major Universal theme park

How the new Bedford borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look. Copyright: Universal Destinations and Experiences

More than 18,000 people have registered interest in a Universal job

How the new Bedford Borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look.

Concerns raised over traffic management for Universal theme park

Could these distinctively British franchises be incorporated into dedicated zones or areas at Universal Studios Bedford when it opens?

What themes areas could open at Universal Studios Bedford

Residents are concerned about traffic during construction and when Universal becomes operational

Universal Studios Bedford: Impact on traffic in Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick

Residents aired their views at a special meeting of Stewartby Parish Council Photo: LDRS

Universal Studios Bedford: Fear over Stewartby residents' quality of life

(Photo: GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Predicting Universal Studios' UK ticket prices — what you could pay

From wet and wild rides to shorter queues to hop on some of the biggest thrills and spills coming to Bedford. Here's nine requests from yourselves what you'd like to see at the new Universal Studios in the UK.

9 things you want to see at Universal Studios UK

The popularity and sheer size of Skull Island: Reign of Kong makes it an ideal ride to transition from the United States to Bedford come 2031.

9 attractions that you could be riding at the new UK Universal Studios

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) plans to apply for restricted air space over its proposed theme park near Bedford. (Photo: Universal Studios)

Universal raises concerns over East West Rail in theme park application

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) plans to apply for restricted air space over its proposed theme park near Bedford. (Photo: Universal Studios)

Plan in works to apply for restricted airspace to stop drones over Universal

Universal Studios' theme park in Orlando, Florida.

Universal Studios Bedford: Key details revealed including opening hours

A visitor takes a selfie at Universal Studios theme park. Photo by Gregg Newton / AFP) (Photo by GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images

Universal Studios Bedford: Here’s what you might be able to expect when it open

Riders on Universal's Curse of the Werewolf and below, articulated skyline concept and comparative heights from the Design and Access Statement

Theme park's roller coasters could be tallest in Europe

The theme park's location. Picture: Planning documents, Universal Destinations & Experiences

How Universal will tackle theme park construction challenges

Universal Studios Bedford: Consultation for theme park is now open

Bedford mayor's 'Universal Day' proposal postponed

Artist rendering issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences of the first Universal theme park in Europe. Picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal Studios Bedford: First plans for theme park submitted to government

Universal and, inset, Bedford mayor Tom Wootton (Main picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences)

Universal Studios Bedford: Mayor wants to declare April 9 'Universal Day'

L: Bedford Borough Hall and R: Universal Studios in Florida

New Local Plan will let Bedford get maximum benefit from Universal

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Opinion: How Universal Studios Bedford could impact you - according to a surveyo...

Prime Minister thanks mayor for helping get Universal over the line

Kempston Hardwick Traveller Site. Picture: Google Maps

'No decision' made over future of Travellers' site near Universal development

Universal Studios: "The work is just beginning" to manage impact

Universal Studios warning over pressures on housing and services

Universal Studios' theme park in Florida and inset, an artist's impression of the Wixams station plans that the Government has asked to 'pause'

Wixams station plans on pause as Universal could bring larger project
Plans for the Wixams railway station have hit a pause, as new information from the government suggests a much larger vision for rail links connected to the proposed Universal Studios Theme Park.
John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Artist rendering issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences of the first Universal theme park in Europe, and inset, Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin (Picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences)

Bedford MP jokes about keeping Universal announcement secret

BRTA Welcomes the new Universal Development - but rail concerns remain

The Harpur Trust welcomes Universal Studios

COLUMN: Celebrate Universal - but focus must turn to infrastructure

"Money is tight, but it is important to invest in projects like this"

Universal Bedford: bad news for renters but homeowners could cash in

University welcomes announcement of Universal Theme Park

Universal Studios UK: PM says theme park will be 'huge boost'

"Universal Studios Bedford will put us on the map with tourism boom"

L: Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters and R: Universal Studios' theme park in Orlando

Councillor's concerns Universal Studios theme park could impact fostering

Universal investment shows South Midlands is a region for growth

Bedford Giving welcomes Universal Studios’ announcement as ‘a once-in-a-generati...

It's official: Universal resort and theme park IS COMING TO BEDFORD

Universal UK: Call for police funding as theme park gets green light

Universal Studios: It's 'vital' to unleash potential of Bedford

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