Universal's New Bedford Theme Park Unveils Its Official Logo

UK Government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park

The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year

Universal's new Bedford theme park unveils its official logo

Development of the Bedfordshire-based theme park, scheduled to open its gates in 2031, is expected to generate thousands of jobs and inject nearly £50 billion into the British economy.

UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectorsBusiness live – latest updateBritish taxpayers will provide £1.3bn in funding to help Hollywood studio giant Universal build its first theme park in Europe.Comcast, the US media company that owns NBC Universal and Sky, had been considering a number of countries in which to build its first European theme park. Con…

Universal UK park named as Rachel Reeves pledges £1.3bn

The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.

Universal Theme Park UK Confirmed With Comcast Spending $8B

Comcast NBCUniversal will invest £6B ($8.1B) in a new Universal theme park in the UK, its first in Europe. The UK’s Culture, Media & Sport department has officially revealed that the Universal United Kingdom Resort will begin construction in Bedfordshire soon, expected to complete by 2031, at which point it will aim to attract 8.5 million annual visitors. Comcast NBCUniversal will spend £5B on the 476-acre complex during the first five years…

Universal’s U.K. Theme Park Reveals Name, Gets $8 Billion-Plus Commitment From Comcast as British Government Pledges Major Infrastructure Support

Universal’s first theme park and resort in the U.K. — unveiled early last year and set to be one of the biggest theme parks globally — now has an official name, plus a financial commitment described by the British government as “one of the largest ever investments in the U.K. tourism sector.” Universal United Kingdom Resort, a title formally unveiled Wednesday and slated to open in 2031, will be located just south of the English town of Bedfor…