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When Does Universal Studios Bedford Open?

Track the countdown to the grand opening of the UK's first Universal theme park, scheduled for May 2031.

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Overall Progress
Site development status
Phase 125%
Current Phase
Active development

Site Preparation

Earthworks and infrastructure

In Progress
Estimated Completion
Target opening

May 2031

Grand opening scheduled

~5 years remaining

Key Milestones

Site Acquisition

Feb 2023

Official Announcement

May 2023

Planning Application

Mar 2024

SDO Approved

Dec 2025

Construction Begins

Jun 2026

Major Infrastructure

2027

Ride Installation

2028

Theming & Details

2029

Testing & Training

2030

Grand Opening

Jul 2031

Date History

DateEventSource
Jan 2025SDO Approved by UK GovernmentOfficial
May 2023Universal Studios Bedford officially announcedComcast NBCUniversal
Feb 2023Site acquisition completedPlanning documents

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