Universal Studios Great Britain – Planning

With so much talk on the possibility of Universal Studios opening a park in Bedford, UK. We will keep you updated with all the latest news and updates as they happen.

As a current run-down on the current situation in regards to the possible Universal Studios coming to Bedford:

  • Universal has confirmed that they have purchased land near Bedford
  • They are in the early stages of conducting feasibility studies for a potential park and resort on the site
  • It will be many months before a decision is made regarding the project’s overall feasibility
  • The purchase of Cloud Wing UK Limited has been confirmed
  • No creative content for the resort has yet been confirmed.
  • An Economic Impact Assessment has been completed for the project giving positive reasons on why the project should go ahead.

We can’t at this state forget the fact that it’s in very early stages, and as such there isn’t anything at all guaranteed, and it could still be something that will not happen.

This isn’t the first time we have had high hopes for a major new UK Theme Park, as we have had high hopes in the past of a UK Theme Park, with the London Resort.

Project Timeline

August 31, 2023
Cloud Wing UK Ltd

On the 31st August 2023, Cloud Wing UK LTD was purchased by Comcast.

With the acquisition of Cloud Wing, Comcast also received its land assets, which include a 240 acre (95 hectare) section of a parcel of land in Bedford, England.

September 22, 2023
Domains Purchased

NBCUniversal purchased domain names for Universal Studios Great Britian.

December 18, 2023
Orlando Park Stop reveal possible plans

The team at Orlando Park Stop reveal a number of items that indicate that Universal Studios could be planning a resort in the UK. Read More

December 19, 2023
Universal Confirm Land Purchase

Speaking to Bedford Independent, Universal have confirmed that they purchased land in Bedford and are carrying out a feasibility to bring a park and resort to the UK. Read More

December 20, 2023
Letter Sent to Residents

A letter has been sent to residents to confirm they are looking into the feasibility, a dedicated website has also been setup!

April/May, 2024
Public Engagement Sessions

During April, Universal Studios ran some public engagement sessions to talk about their plans, which received positive feedback!

May 3, 2024
Engement Period Ends

Universal Studios has now gathered enough information as part of its public engagement sessions. It’s now a waiting game while they decide internally if they are going to go ahead with their plans.

June 26, 2024
Economic Impact Assessment

As part of the requirements from the UK Government, Universal Destinations & Experiences have now released a Economic Impact Assessment, click here to read more

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