Today marks a genuinely exciting moment, as the UK Government has officially approved the SDO application for the development of Universal Studios UK. This approval represents a huge step forward for the project and provides much-needed clarity after a long period of preparatory works and planning..

It’s been another intriguing week of activity at the Lake Zone, with diggers once again moving in and leaving behind a curious pattern of freshly excavated holes scattered across the field. Unlike previous works, these don’t appear to follow a single trench or clear layout. Instead, the holes seem .

Significant changes are on the way for the junction at Manor Road and Ampthill Road near Chimney Corner. The latest plans reveal a complete redesign of the area, including a large multi-lane, traffic-light-controlled junction feeding into a newly constructed dual-carriageway section of Manor Road. T

If you’re a fan of Universal Studios and you’ve ever dreamed of seeing DC heroes come to life in the UK, this might be the most exciting thing you read all week… Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly in early talks with major theme park operators — including Comcast’s Universal Resorts — to...

This Sunday morning greeted us with a thick, cinematic fog as we arrived at the future site of Universal Studios UK. The mist rolled across the landscape, softening the edges of machinery and steel, and giving the whole place an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Perfect weather for a themed park somed

We’re back on site at Universal Studios UK for another end-of-November look — and things have been busy despite the cold and muddy conditions! Over on the concrete slab, the pace hasn't slowed down at all. Much of the concrete has been dug up to create a complex sub-base for the brand-new road syst.

This week has been one of the busiest we’ve seen on the concrete slab at the future Universal Studios UK site. Large machinery has been out in force, breaking up sections of the concrete and reshaping key areas of the plot. Naturally, this activity immediately set off a wave of excitement — and spec

It’s been a noticeably busy week at the Universal Studios UK site, with major groundwork activity taking place on the large concrete slab area. After months of relative quiet, the site has suddenly come to life — and it’s clear that preparations are shifting into a higher gear. Several large excava.

Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin met today with the Universal Studios team currently in the UK as they work through the final details needed to secure planning approval for this landmark project. 🎢✨ Although it’s been a quieter period publicly, there’s clearly a lot happening behind the scenes. Mohammad s.

I went past the Universal Studios UK site today and decided to put the drone up for a quick look — and spotted something pretty interesting. It looks like galvanized chain link fencing is being laid across what seems to be an old badger or fox set near the concrete slab area. Now, this isn’t just a.

This week, my wife and son have jetted off to Universal Studios Japan, and from everything I’ve seen and heard, they’re having the absolute time of their lives. Every message, every photo they’ve sent me has been filled with excitement — from the dazzling rides and jaw-dropping attract...

It’s been a pretty quiet week over there — I haven’t spotted much change since the last time I checked. Security is still on site, diggers are still around, and the ponds look quiet and more or less complete. Interestingly, that yellow car on the transport hub has finally disappeared! ...

Universal Studios UK (Bedford) is hiring! 🌍A brand-new wave of job opportunities has just opened up — perfect for anyone who’s dreamed of being part of the magic behind one of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands. From creative and technical roles to guest experience and park operations, th.

Some more activity this week — bug hotels have been built in the wildlife section at the top end of the lake zone. 🐞🐝 These little habitats are likely part of the planning requirement to boost biodiversity on the land before full construction begins. It’s great to see some early steps being taken to

We're heading back to the northern end of the Lake Zone at Universal Studios UK for a closer look at the newly created wildlife protection ponds. Join us as we explore how these new additions are helping preserve the local ecosystem!

Not a huge amount happening at the Universal Studios UK construction site this time, but there are still a few little changes worth noting. The site itself looks quiet, with no major progress to report, but the farmer has been busy preparing the Universal fields ready for a new crop. 🚜🌾 St...

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A new job has been posted for a Landscape Architect/Designer at the Universal Studios UK theme park resort. The main responsilibities include: Provides area development and landscape specific designs for resort-wide projects, collaborating with in-house teams and external consultants. Contri...

Ground Control, a UK-based company specialising in outdoor environment and infrastructure services, has announced that its Highways Infrastructure team has secured a vegetation management contract as part of the Universal Studios UK investment project. The contract will see Ground Control working o.

🚧 Early progress on Universal Studios UK 🚧 National Highways have officially begun enabling works for the Universal Studios UK project. While the current focus is on consultancy, some activity is already visible — survey crews have been spotted along the old A421 Woburn Road with temporary tr...

Blackstone to Commit £100bn to UK Assets, Strengthening Long-Term Investment in Legoland and British Real Estate Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager and owner of stakes in Legoland and significant UK real estate, today announced plans to invest £100 billion in UK assets over t.

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Severe concerns’ over water for Universal Studios mega-projectA leading charity has voiced “severe concerns” over the impact that Universal Studios’ first UK theme park will have on the area’s water supply and warned it could scupper the proposed mega-project. The Countryside Charity (CPRE) raised t

Universals new UK resort name uncovered?BREAKING NEWS! Could we finally have a clue about the official name of the brand-new Universal Studios resort planned for Bedford, United Kingdom? An application recently filed with the UK Intellectual Property Office suggests that the name “Universal United K

Reports suggest Harry Potter attraction may be included following rights negotiationsUniversal’s £5 Billion UK Theme Park: Harry Potter Attraction Reportedly in the Works After Rights Talks When Universal Studios announced plans for a new theme park in Bedford earlier this year, many had hoped Harry

Universal Studios UK September 2025 update video #1 To be honest, not much has happened over the past few weeks aside from the borehole team carrying on with their work. Still, I’ve managed to stretch it into 10 minutes of pure waffle for you to en... Read in full: https://projectuniversal.uk/2025

Lake zone being prepped for crops News just in, the lake zone is being prepared by the farmer for planting a new crop. To be honest, it's not a massive surprise. No works other than a new road but that can wait, would be planned t... Read more: https://projectuniversal.uk

Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks The Story of Universal Theme Parks, Premiering Monday, September 29 Peacock has unveiled the official trailer for Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks, a new three-part docuseries premiering Monday, Septembe

Universal Studios in the UK still expected to open by 2031. Universal is still aiming to open its UK theme park in 2031, according to Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Speaking at the Bank of America 2025 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference this

More supplies arrive for endeavor drilling  Ok so it's not huge news but I need to master this website posting for the guys on Twitter, Bluesky, Threads and YouTube posts as it crossposts my content automaticlly or at the very least gives you guys not on Facebook a link and a way to follow... Read

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And this weeks winner of the Elphaba Funko Pop is number 8, and that is Craig Moore , Inbox me your address and I'll get that sent out to you after Christmas. Thank you to everyone for playing along, we are going to take a break on this now over Christ…

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Posted in the Universal Studios United Kingdom's Facebook group this week. A very promising Universal logo. https://buff.ly/4gJOgwn Read More:

A little mention of Universal in Blake Stephenson MP letter to Govia Thameslink this morning. Read More:

This weeks engagement prize will be a Wicked Elphaba Funko Pop and then we shall take a break over the Christmas period. There really is nothing to report at the moment hence the lack of posts so get off your phones (yer right!) and enjoy the festivities…

It was one year ago today, 19th December 2023, that the BBC broke the news that Universal has brought the land at Kempston Hardwick. 'Universal Studios has said it is "exploring" the possibility of building a park and resort on a former brickworks site …

Guys & Gals, going forward and hopefully with a thumbs up coming soon, this page will focus on factual and evidence based Universal Studios UK content where as the group (linked below) will allow all your conspiracy theories and/or dreams run wild! You …

In case anyone missed it, here is last weeks YouTube video from the Universal Studios UK site. We have diggers on site clearing the stream to prevent flooding. They are not contracted by Universal but it's nice to see some movement on site as nothing has…

A quick one for last weeks engagement. Matt Hovell you have won! Inbox me your address and I will get your Funko Pop sent out to you. Read More:

Well done everyone in this post, you have made the top 10! I'll record a short video and ask Siri to pick a number between 1-10 to find a winner. I'll post it here on Facebook tomorrow Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly enga…