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Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire·Under wayHousing & Development

Universal United Kingdom resort (Bedford)

  • StageIn construction (enabling works started; first contractors named 15 September 2026)
  • ValueMore than £5bn (Comcast NBCUniversal) plus £1.3bn government infrastructure
  • Next milestoneMain five-year construction programme ramping up; opening due 2031
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Construction Enquirer (15 Sep 2026) →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Stage: In construction (enabling works started; first contractors named 15 September 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In construction (enabling works; first-wave contractors appointed 15 September 2026)
  • Value: More than £5bn (Comcast NBCUniversal) plus £1.3bn government infrastructure2 November 2026 · previously: £5bn (Comcast NBCUniversal) plus £1.3bn government infrastructure

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