Universal UK News, Rumours & Construction Updates
Covering the Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedford — also searched as Universal Studios Bedford.
Universal Studios Hollywood sets 2027 Halloween Horror Nights dates
Universal Studios Hollywood has set Halloween Horror Nights 2027 for 2 September to 31 October as part of its 2027 event calendar.
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Universal’s Epic Universe expansion lands in podcast roundup
Attractions Magazine’s latest podcast roundup includes Universal’s Epic Universe expansion, with no confirmed Bedford link.
Universal Kids Resort sets first festive season dates
The Frisco resort will stage its first Holidays event from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with lights, characters and Santa.
Black Cat drone footage shows road scheme taking shape
Drone footage has shown progress at Black Cat roundabout on the £1bn road scheme linking Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
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Trojan Horse joins Universal Hollywood studio tour
Universal Studios Hollywood has added a 34-foot Trojan Horse from The Odyssey to the World-Famous Studio Tour, placed just after Nope’s Jupiter’s Claim.
Monsters Unchained set for brief December closure
Universal Orlando has scheduled a four-day maintenance closure for Monsters Unchained at Epic Universe in mid-December, with dates subject to change.
Universal UK plans its own wastewater plant near Bedford
Bedford Today first reported that Universal United Kingdom Resort will use an on-site wastewater treatment plant, separate from Anglian Water.
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Universal UK: quick answers
Is Universal really coming to Bedford?
Yes. Universal confirmed the Universal United Kingdom Resort for Bedford, and the UK Government has approved the Special Development Order covering the site. Construction activity is under way.
Where exactly will Universal UK be built?
On around 480 acres at Kempston Hardwick, just south of Bedford — roughly 50 miles north of London, beside the Marston Vale railway line and close to the planned Wixams station.
When does Universal UK open?
The resort is scheduled to open in 2031. Our opening date tracker follows every milestone between now and then.
Which rides and themed lands will it have?
Nothing ride-specific is officially confirmed yet. Credible rumours point to franchises like Nintendo and Harry Potter — our rumour tracker and rides guide follow the evidence as it develops.
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How big will the resort be?
The site covers approximately 480 acres, with a theme park, hotels, and an entertainment district planned — one of the largest theme park developments ever proposed in the UK.
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