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Universal Officially Moving Forward With UK Theme Park & Resort; Construction To Begin In 2026


Universal Destinations & Experiences announced today that it will proceed with previously-teased plans to build a new theme park in the United Kingdom.

The theme park unit of Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal announced in December 2023 that it had acquired the 476-acre site for a proposed new UK location outside the town of Bedford, some 60 miles northwest of London. “This is a special and historic milestone moment for our company as we continue to accelerate the growth trajectory of our theme parks business and delight audiences around the world,” said Mike Cavanagh, President of Comcast Corporation. “The unparalleled storytelling and technological innovation that the incredible team at Universal Destinations & Experiences brings to life is a perfect complement to the British creative arts and tourism industries.”

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