Exciting news as Universal Studios plans a massive theme park in Bedfordshire, potentially boosting UK tourism and local economy
Bedfordshire: So, guess what? Universal Studios is looking to build a huge theme park right here in Bedfordshire! We’re talking about a whopping 476 acres that could really shake up tourism in the UK.
They snagged the land back in 2023, but not much has happened since then. However, it looks like the government might finally give it the green light soon, which is super exciting!
According to a report, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to approve this project along with some other big plans, like expanding Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Sounds like a busy time ahead!
In February, there’s going to be a speech in Parliament about growth, especially since there’s been some doubt about the UK’s economic plans lately. Fingers crossed this theme park gets the go-ahead!
Sources say the chancellor will sign off on the Universal Studios site, which is awesome news. They already have parks in places like the US and Japan, so this could be a big deal for us.
Tourism minister Chris Bryant hinted that things are moving along nicely. He mentioned that this could really change the game for British tourism if everything goes as planned.
While we don’t have all the details yet, we know the land is about the same size as their famous park in Orlando. Plus, Bedford is a great spot with easy access to London and Luton Airport.
Universal sees the UK as a prime location for a new theme park, thanks to its large population and strong tourism scene. They believe this project could bring tons of benefits to the local area and beyond.
They’re also planning to apply for a special development order, which would let the UK government handle the planning approval. That’s a big step!
Local MP Mohammad Yasin thinks having Universal Studios invest in Britain would be amazing. The mayor is on board too, saying this project has the potential to really transform the borough.
