Universal is building a mammoth new theme park on the outskirts of Bedford, putting the commuter-belt town on an exclusive list alongside Orlando and Hollywood. Rides in the massive parks in the US take inspiration from the picture company’s major franchises,

U.S. media giant Comcast Corp will build its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe in Bedford, north of London, opening in 2031, the British government said on Wednesday. The park will create 20,

Universal is expanding its global theme park presence. It officially released concept art for a new park in the United Kingdom, which could open in 2031. Universal already has parks in Hollywood, China,

Universal estimated the 476-acre complex could attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the multibillion-pound investment by the company would "see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe,

Comcast NBCUniversal announced a new Universal theme park and resort in the United Kingdom, the company's first location in Europe.

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 theme park operator that has drawn millions to its Potter-themed wizarding worlds and other attractions said it would begin construction next year just beyond the outskirts of London.

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.

A yet-to-be-named Universal Studios theme park will be the country’s largest tourist attraction when it opens in 2031. But studio executives have not yet said which characters will be featured.

Not since Boris Johnson cited Peppa Pig World in a speech on climate change has a Prime Minister been so enthusiastic about a theme park. Sir Keir Starmer has announced a tie-up with Universal, the US company,