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  • Universal to open Alton Towers and Thorpe Park rival

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    Universal is to open a new theme park in the UK which will become a major rival to the likes to Alton Towers and Thorpe Park after a deal was agreed. The US entertainment giant has received the backing of the government and the local council for the project which will see a theme park [...]

    A CGI of the planned Universal theme park.
  • Universal: Deal nears to open Alton Towers rival

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    A deal which would see Universal open a major new theme park in the UK to rival Alton Towers could be announced in the coming weeks, according to reports. The Financial Times has said ministers are nearing an agreement with Comcast’s Universal Destinations and Experiences (UDX) to develop a 476-acre site near Bedford. Plans for [...]

    Universal is said to be close to agreeing a deal. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
  • Universal eyeing Alton Towers with new UK theme park and £50bn boost

    Business

    A proposed Universal theme park could provide a £50bn boost to the UK economy and be open 365 days a year.

    Universal is hoping to open a new theme park in the UK. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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