# Universal Studios is planning to build its first European theme park in Bedfordshire, England. Set to open in 2031 as the largest visitor attraction in the UK, it is expected to attract 8.5-million visitors in its first year. Universal has theme parks in Orlando and Los Angeles in the US, as well as in Japan, Singapore and China. UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, says a full planning proposal will be submitted to the government, with construction expected to start in 2026:
Universal’s first theme park in Europe will be built in the UK [SOUND]
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