Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced the name of its upcoming UK theme park as Universal United Kingdom Resort. The project, located in Bedfordshire, will receive £1.3bn in government funding for infrastructure upgrades and is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Why it matters
This represents a major foreign direct investment in the UK economy and a significant expansion of the global theme park industry.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Danny Fullbrook Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Universal Destinations & Experiences/Comcast Universal revealed the name of its new UK park alongside the first look at the destination s official logo Universal s planned UK theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort, it has been revealed, and will be supported by £1.3bn in government funding.
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