Latest Universal Studios UK news and updates
Original reporting on construction, planning, transport and the developing Universal resort story in Bedford.
- Published stories
- 95
- Archive page
- 8 of 8
- Coverage
- Bedford resort
Published stories
Continue browsing earlier Project Universal reporting.
-
Project UniversalAerial close-ups show trenches in Core Zone archaeological survey at Bedford
Photos offer a closer look at test pits and excavation features being investigated ahead of construction of the Universal United Kingdom Resort; images were taken after archaeologists left for the day.
-
Project UniversalFour major contractors named for £5 billion Universal resort in Bedford
Building magazine reports Bovis, Sir Robert McAlpine, John Sisk & Son and Winvic have been appointed as the first major contractors for the £5 billion Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedford.
-
Project UniversalUniversal’s Milton Keynes option: why the Newport Road site lost out to Bedford
Planning documents show Universal seriously considered land near M1 Junction 14, but talks fell through and Bedford’s larger site and transport plans made it the stronger fit.
-
Project UniversalUniversal UK Resort factsheet (June 2026) highlights £50bn boost and 33,000 job enquiries
What Universal and the UK Government confirmed in June 2026, what the headline figures mean, and which details still need watching locally.
-
Project UniversalUpdate on Safety and Traffic Measures at Broadmead Road Level Crossing Near Universal Studios UK
Government planning documents set out how construction vehicles will be managed around Broadmead Road level crossing, including banksmen, warning signs and changes to the approach.
-
Project UniversalManor Road access works: what changed in May 2026
A consolidated record of wall removal, new groundwork and construction-vehicle movements observed around Manor Road and the Core Zone during May 2026.
-
Project UniversalUtility Work and New Compound Progress at Universal Studios UK Transport Hub
Suction excavation clears soil around utilities on Broadmead Road as a new compound takes shape near the transport hub at Universal Studios UK.
-
Project UniversalEast West Rail Consultation Highlights Lack of Information on Manor Road Level Crossing in Stewartby
Local residents are encouraged to review the virtual consultation and submit feedback regarding the proposed Stewartby railway station and level crossing concerns.
-
Project UniversalRedwings Lodge Plans 51-Room Expansion Citing Universal Studios UK Theme Park
A hotel near Baldock has submitted plans to nearly double its capacity, anticipating increased visitors from the upcoming Universal Studios UK park.
-
Project UniversalUniversal Studios UK Train Station Plans Reveal Road Closures and New Bridge on East-West Rail Line
New concept art showcases the upcoming Universal Studios UK station, while local road closures and a new bridge raise concerns about traffic disruption.
-
Project UniversalKempston Hardwick Station: history and Universal UK context
Opened in 1905 as a modest rural halt, Kempston Hardwick station is poised to serve visitors to the upcoming Universal Studios UK theme park.
