£5 billion theme park project confirmed by Universal in the North.

A major £5 billion theme park project has been confirmed by Universal in the North, with Comcast NBCUniversal leading the investment alongside a substantial £1.3 billion government contribution for infrastructure upgrades.

A £5 billion theme park project has been officially confirmed by Universal for a location in the North, as revealed earlier this year in April 2025.

The £5 billion theme park project, confirmed by Universal in the North, is expected to generate around 28,000 job opportunities.

Universal Studios operates a chain of five theme park resorts across the globe, with locations in California, Florida, Singapore, Japan, and China, featuring immersive experiences inspired by iconic film franchises like Jurassic Park and Harry Potter.

Universal's UK venture promises a plethora of immersive experiences, with multiple themed areas designed to draw in an estimated 8.5 million visitors by next year.

In a significant development, British finance minister Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy met with Comcast chairman Brian Roberts at Downing Street to reveal the identity and branding of the new theme park project. The investment was hailed as a major endorsement for the UK's economy by Nandy.

Comcast boasts a rich heritage in Britain through its ownership of Sky, a leading pay-TV provider that's currently negotiating the acquisition of ITV's broadcast division. The company is eager to establish a world-class theme park.

Universal has secured a massive 500-acre site in Bedfordshire, roughly 55 miles from London, where its £5 billion theme park project will be built.