15 h. ago What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

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15 h. ago Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford

The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening

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37 h. ago LEGOLAND invites dogs to meet Father Christmas as theme park opens to pooches

If your dog has missed out on the festive fun so far, there's still time to book them into Paws in the Park at LEGOLAND Windsor. There's even the chance for them to give Santa their wish list

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39 h. ago Universal’s first UK theme park given green light for Bedfordshire site

The company claims the attraction will create nearly 30,000 jobs in the region

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42 h. ago UK’s Universal FINALLY gets go ahead to start works – with plans to open the theme park by 2031

UNIVERSAL has finally been given the green light to open a theme park in the UK. The famous film studios has been given planning permission to start building the theme park. A Special Development Order (SDO) has been granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which allows the theme park...

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57 h. ago UK's first Universal Studios theme park officially given green light

Planning permission has now been granted for the new theme park in Cambridgeshire

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60 h. ago The UK's first Universal Studios has been officially granted planning permission

Set to be located in Kempston Hardwick, near Bedford, the new theme park is expected to be ready by 2031.

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3 d. ago The world's first 'luxury theme park' is set to open next year

Thrillseekers will be able to visit BON Theme Park from next Autumn at the VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico .

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8 d. ago I’m a savvy mum & visited Scotland’s adventure park that’s ‘better than Center Parcs’ – there’s no queues or extra costs

FINDING a fun day out with the family that doesn't break the bank can be tricky. From constant pestering to buy treats to paying for lunch, it can all add up. So when someone told me about a hidden gem theme park with no queues and no hidden costs, it sounded too good to be...

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1 week ago Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic

More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscapeIt is not likely to be a hefty volume because the vast majority of the material has been lost in the mists of time. But the remnants of a language spoken in parts of the UK and Ireland 2,000 years ago are being collected for what is being billed as the first complete dictionary of ancient Celtic.The dictionary will not be huge because relatively few words survive, but experts from Aberystwyth University say they expect they will end up with more than 1,000 words. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Inspiring fundraiser pays for 1,000 kids to have festive day out at theme park

"Seeing the smiles on the faces of these incredible children reminds us all why we do this, to give them a day of happiness, excitement, and a chance to just be kids."

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2 w. ago Traveller family who run Old MacDonald's Farm and Winter Wonderland are sued by their sons in fight to inherit the theme park business

Joseph and Clayton Manning are suing their elderly parents over what they allege is a broken promise to give them the Old Macdonald's Farm and Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex.

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2 w. ago Hare Krishna monks bequeathed George Harrison's 17th Century manor are a war with residents who say they've turned it into a 'spiritual theme park'

Bhaktivedanta Manor, a stunning 17th Century estate in Letchmore Heath, near Watford, was given to the Hare Krishna movement in 1973.

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2 w. ago Universal theme park files patents for new ways to check ride safety months after tourist died on roller coaster

Patent filings published earlier this week, viewed by The Independent, include designs for seats equipped with sensors and robotic safety inspectors

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3 w. ago Major UK theme park allowing guests to bring their dogs in for the first time ever

Pooches will be allowed to trot around on selected dates from the end of November.

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3 w. ago Amusement parks hope massive investments will turn around their falling attendance as Americans tighten their purse strings

Immersive new roller coasters and commercial tie-ups with franchises hoped to revitalise theme park attendance

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3 w. ago Huge Turkey resort with its own theme park, water park and shopping mall

The resort in Turkey's Antalya region covers 639,000 square meters and includes a royal-themed hotel with 401 rooms, a theme park right on your doorstep, and even an impressive shopping mall

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4 w. ago Dolly Parton shares health update after missing another event

The singer says her doctor told her to ‘take it easy for just a little while’

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4 w. ago Universal's huge UK theme park to get its own railway station

The new Universal theme park set to come to the UK will even get its very own train station.

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4 w. ago How to visit the UK's 'oldest theme park' that's been open since 1843

The theme park boasts attractions for all ages and promises 'stunning views' of the island from the rides.

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