The movie-based attraction is headquartered at its flagship location in Orlando, Florida but also has sites in China, Japan, and Singapore, but it has now been confirmed that a version of the park will open in Bedford, where almost 30,000 jobs will be generated upon its projected opening in 2031.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “Today we closed the deal on a multi-billion-pound investment that will see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe, firmly putting the county on the global stage.

“This is our Plan for Change in action, combining local and national growth with creating around 28,000 new jobs across sectors such as construction, AI, and tourism.

“It is not just about numbers; it’s about securing real opportunities for people in our country. Together, we are building a brighter future for the UK, getting people into work and ensuring our economy remains strong and competitive."

Some of the biggest titles explored in the existing Universal theme parks as rides and other immersive attractions include 'Harry Potter', 'The Simpsons' amongst a host of others, and Comcast Corporation bosses are thrilled that the new venture will take them across the pond for the very first time.

Mike Cavanagh, president of Comcast Corporation, said: “We could not be more excited to take this very important step in our plan to create and deliver an incredible Universal theme park and resort in the heart of the United Kingdom, which complements our growing US-based parks business by expanding our global footprint to Europe.

“We appreciate the leadership and support of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and their teams, as we work together to create and deliver a fantastic new landmark destination.”