Here’s everything we know so far about the Universal United Kingdom Resort

A render of the theme park and resort complex (Picture: UDX Corporate Communications/PA Wire)

Move over Universal Studios Hollywood, there’s a new theme park by the American movie giant – and it’s in Bedford.

The amusement park’s official name, Universal United Kingdom Resort, was unveiled yesterday by Universal and the government.

The nearly 270-hectare site, about 45 minutes from London, will open in 2031.

Comcast NBCUniversal, the media giant which is investing £5billion into the project, says the park will easily draw 8.5 million visitors ...