Track the progress of Universal UK's development from site preparation to grand opening.
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Construction Begins
Official groundbreaking and construction start — site preparation and earthworks under way
In Progress
May 2031
Grand opening scheduled
Universal acquires the 480-acre former brickworks site at Kempston Hardwick, Bedford
Official groundbreaking and construction start — site preparation and earthworks under way
Demolition reaches Mythos, Hollywood Drift testing wraps up and a new Dark Universe ride moves forward at Universal Orlando.
A lone tenant is still in place on Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick as land clearance advances for Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Universal Orlando’s Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift has entered pull-through testing, with a test vehicle reaching the final hill before the brake run.
Ride testing has started on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando, with AllEars.Net first flagging the development.
A new construction update at Universal Epic Universe has sparked talk of another attraction, though Universal has not confirmed anything.
Universal Orlando has pushed Jurassic Park River Adventure’s return from 19 November to 17 December, with no reason given.
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Approximately 50 miles north of London, near Kempston Hardwick
Connected to the Midland Main Line via the planned Wixams railway station
~480 acres
One of the largest theme park developments in the UK
