What will Universal mean for Bedfordshire?

What will Universal mean for Bedfordshire?

The decision, by Universal, to build a major new theme park in Bedfordshire is a huge vote of confidence in our area.

Universal already plans to expand proposed UK theme park

Universal already intends to expand its proposed UK theme park, which is "just the start" of its plans for the site near Bedford.

Massive theme park heralds construction training opportunities for young people, says Actis

The creation in the UK of one of Europe’s biggest theme parks will be good news for the construction industry, with the creation of 20,000 new jobs in the sector and a rise in training and apprenticeships, says insulation specialist Actis. The multi-billion-pound 476-acre Universal Studios theme park, which is awaiting planning permission, is predicted to create around 28,000 jobs across construction, hospitality and AI between 2026, when work i…