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Universal United Kingdom Info
Location
Bedford
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NBCUniversal
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Universal United Kingdom is coming to the UK, with plans for a major theme park and resort near Bedford. Set to be Universal’s first European park, it’s expected to bring world-class rides, entertainment, and thousands of jobs, with a projected opening in the early 2030s.

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