US entertainment behemoth Universal is poised to start work on a multibillion pound theme park in Bedford after the government agreed a significant funding package for what it hopes will become the "United Kingdom's most popular tourist attraction".
Universal to start building £5 billion UK theme park as Hollywood comes to Bedford
Government agrees £1.3 billion funding for entertainment group's first European park
By Luke Haynes
CoStar NewsJune 4, 2026 | 12:37 P.M.
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Manor Rd, Bedford, BDF