LONDON (AP) — Universal has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in Europe, the entertainment company and U.K. officials announced Wednesday. The studio ...

Europe’s first Universal theme park is to open in Bedford in 2031 under a deal that will bring in an estimated £50bn to the UK economy. Visitors are likely to see rides based on the studio’s ...

Permission has been granted by Kingston Council to build a new land at the theme park with lots of new rides ... and drink outlets with themed menus, a courtyard and a gift shop.

Universal’s announcement of a huge new theme park in Bedfordshire counts as a much-needed win for the UK and its beleaguered government as the latter attempts to revive a torpid economy while ...

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Universal Destinations & Experiences plans to build its first-ever theme park and resort in Europe, choosing Bedford, UK, for a major entertainment complex. The company confirmed yesterday the ...

Universal has been given the green light to build its first European theme park and resort - here in the UK. The resort in Bedfordshire is set to be one of the largest and most advanced theme ...

Bedfordshire is set to become the UK's hottest tourist destination as the home of Universal Studios' first European theme park. The entertainment giant - behind blockbusters including Wicked ...

Plans for the site include a theme park, featuring several themed lands, a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and entertainment complex. Comcast President Mike Cavanagh showed Starmer the plan in ...

The UK Government has announced Universal, which owns major franchises such as Despicable Me, Transformers, and Kung Fu Panda, will be bringing a new multi-billion pound theme park to Bedford on the ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The first Universal theme park in Europe will open in the UK. Set to be one of the largest and most advanced theme parks in Europe, 8.5 million ...

The Government has struck a deal to bring Europe’s first Universal theme park to Bedfordshire, which includes infrastructure upgrades and a fast-tracked planning process. The 476-acre resort ...