Themed Lands at Universal UK

Step into the Mushroom Kingdom with Nintendo's immersive themed land. Featuring interactive Power-Up Band gameplay, meticulously crafted environments that bring the games to life, and world-class attractions. Every surface is designed to make you feel like you've been transported inside a Nintendo game, with moving Piranha Plants, spinning coins, and hidden character encounters throughout.

Compare: Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan, Hollywood, Epic Universe)

Universal's most beloved themed land could bring the magic of Hogwarts and Hogsmeade to British soil for the first time. Experience the wizarding world just miles from the real-life locations that inspired J.K. Rowling. With the Harry Potter franchise rooted in British culture, a UK Wizarding World would carry extra emotional resonance for visitors.

Compare: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Orlando, Hollywood, Osaka)

Enter the gates of Jurassic World and come face-to-face with dinosaurs brought to life through cutting-edge animatronics and ride technology. This land would combine heart-pounding thrill rides with awe-inspiring encounters, transporting guests to Isla Nublar for an unforgettable prehistoric experience.

Compare: Jurassic World areas (Universal Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing)

A colourful, family-friendly land for DreamWorks Animation's characters — from Shrek's Far Far Away to the dragons of Berk and the Trolls' candy-coloured world. Gentler attractions for younger visitors, with enough humour for adults. Speculated: nothing about this land is confirmed.

Compare: DreamWorks Land (Universal Orlando)

A celebration of Universal's iconic film heritage, bringing together classic IPs that defined the studio. From the time-travelling DeLorean to the shores of Amity Island, this land would honour Universal's history while delivering modern ride experiences. Expect a nostalgic yet thoroughly contemporary experience.

Compare: Classic areas at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando

A breathtaking themed land transporting guests to Tolkien's Middle-earth. With the franchise's deep British roots and Universal's recent acquisition of Lord of the Rings theme park rights, this could be one of Bedford's signature lands. Imagine walking through the Shire, entering the mines of Moria, and soaring with the Eagles over Mordor.

New land — no existing version at any Universal park

A uniquely British themed area that could only exist at Universal UK — think Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep — celebrating British culture, humour and creativity, and differentiating Bedford from every other Universal resort. Speculated: nothing about this land is confirmed.

Unique to Universal UK — no comparable land exists

Universal's signature entertainment, dining, and shopping district connecting the park entrance to hotels and transport. CityWalk at Bedford would feature a mix of branded restaurants, unique dining concepts, live entertainment venues, and retail shops — all free to access without a park ticket.

Compare: Universal CityWalk (Orlando, Hollywood, Osaka)

The grand entrance area and central hub of Universal United Kingdom Resort. This area serves as the first impression and navigation point for the entire park, featuring the iconic Universal globe, guest services, and pathways radiating out to each themed land.

Compare: Production Central (Orlando), Universal Boulevard (Epic Universe)

A world built around Paddington Bear — the most British of Universal UK's rumoured lands, drawing on the films' London of marmalade, Windsor Gardens and the Brown family. Not officially confirmed: treat the details as informed expectation until Universal announces the line-up.

New land — no existing version at any Universal park

A world anchored by Waterworld's live stunt spectacle — jet skis, explosions and a seaplane crash, a long-running favourite at Universal Studios Hollywood, Japan, Singapore and Beijing. Rumoured for Bedford, not yet confirmed by Universal.

Compare: Waterworld areas (Universal Studios Hollywood, Japan, Singapore, Beijing)

Illumination's world of Minions and friends — a land of its own at Universal Orlando (Minion Land) and Universal Studios Japan (Minion Park). Rumoured for Bedford, not yet confirmed by Universal.

Compare: Minion Land (Universal Orlando), Minion Park (Universal Studios Japan)