Construction on the park planned on 476 acres (1.93 square kilometers) in a former brickyard in Bedford is expected to be completed by 2031. The town is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of London.

Universal has announced plans to build its first-ever theme park in Europe, with a major resort to be developed in Bedfordshire, less than two hours from London. The project is backed by the UK ...

LONDON (AP) — Universal has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in Europe, the entertainment company and U.K. officials announced Wednesday. The studio and ...

(John Sibley/Pool Photo via AP) (John Sibley/AP) April 09, 2025 at 9:56 pm EDT LONDON — (AP) — Universal has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in ...

LONDON – US media giant Comcast has chosen an area north of London for its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe, pledging to build rides and attractions based on its movie franchises ...

LONDON (AP) — Universal has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in Europe, the entertainment company and U.K. officials announced Wednesday. The studio ...