Construction of Europe’s biggest theme park to start next year in Bedfordshire

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Plans for Universal Studios UK confirmed as government agrees deal with US giant Comcast

The owner of the Universal Studios theme park chain has confirmed it will build its first site in the UK following more than a year of feasibility work and discussions with government.

Keir Starmer said today he had “closed the deal” with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDE) for the 476-acre scheme in Bedfordshire, which could become the largest theme park in Europe when it opens in 2031.

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