The UK's first Universal Studios has officially been granted planning permission to be built. Set to be located in Kempston Hardwick, near Bedford, the new theme park is expected to be ready by 2031.

IN COURT JANUARY 27TH. UNIVERSAL IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO BUILDING ITS FIRST THEME PARK IN THE UK. THE COMPANY WAS GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE PROJECT NEAR BEDFORD, WHICH IS NORTH OF LONDON. THIS ...

While the documents don’t yet give any specifics about ride themes, they do say the maximum height for structures such as rollercoasters in the theme park area would be a whopping 115m (377ft). For ...