Universal Studios UK

[Shandy drinker]

Universal credit where it’s due

 

[PTR]

Good for the country but the weather and temperatures in Britain will always go against it. Main reason I enjoy universal studios was atleast waiting around was nice in the sun and warm

Weather in south UK is largely the same as Paris. Euro Disney does well enough, I'm sure this will too. At least I hope so.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

Looks like my days of being Bedfordshire’s number one attraction are numbered

They can run the ghost train through Luton.
No need to make additional investment.

 

[johnlights]

Imagine a twin resort, Bedford and Luton.

 

[Shandy drinker]

Imagine a twin resort, Bedford and Luton.

There must be a joke about vans in that

 

[Darlo1973]

Great news for the UK. Pity its not been built in the North.

Bedford is the north to some people! It's north of Watford.

 

[Steve 10]

Bedford is the north to some people!

That's ridiculous Darlo lad. Its well south.
Wel I suppose its north to everyone south of Bedford.

 

[PTR]

Bedford is the north to some people! It's north of Watford.

Lots of thick people think Watford gap is where the north starts.
But they also think it's in Watford.

 

[Big Sharp Teeth]

Bedford is the north to some people! It's north of Watford.

I know several people from Derby who think they’re northerners.

 

[AndrewP]

Lots of thick people think Watford gap is where the north starts.
But they also think it's in Watford.

Technically it's only a few hundred meters away.

 

[scott934]

Weather in south UK is largely the same as Paris. Euro Disney does well enough, I'm sure this will too. At least I hope so.

I have been to Euro Disney in the winter and it was miserable like, totally agree with the lad who said it makes a big difference. That said I hope this comes off and does well.

 

[SAFC11]

Weather in south UK is largely the same as Paris. Euro Disney does well enough, I'm sure this will too. At least I hope so.

Think there's an element of visiting Paris as well. Never fancied it myself, though have been to florida plenty of times

 

[The Sinful Dwarf]

Looks like my days of being Bedfordshire’s number one attraction are numbered

Do you offer thrills and excitement?

Great news for the UK. Pity its not been built in the North.

Already got Shields fair.

 

[The Great Soprendo]

If only HS2 was going to exist in the north east, it could drop us off on the doorstep in 2hours. Could get their for open and get us home after close without too much bother.
Pffff.

I don't know the train network well enough to comment accurately but they may well put direct trains to it from a number of destinations. Even if that takes 3-4 hours it's still do-able for a day trip, though an overnight is probably going to be needed given there's likely a lot to do there. Currently from Newcastle I think you generally have to go via London to get to Bedford which isn't great.

 

[Steve 10]

Technically it's only a few hundred meters away.

Where does it start from Andy?

 

[AndrewP]

Where does it start from Andy?

There's a much smaller town/village in Northamptonshire called Watford, which is right next to Watford Gap services.

 

[Bladecat]

I don't know the train network well enough to comment accurately but they may well put direct trains to it from a number of destinations. Even if that takes 3-4 hours it's still do-able for a day trip, though an overnight is probably going to be needed given there's likely a lot to do there. Currently from Newcastle I think you generally have to go via London to get to Bedford which isn't great.

Bedford is on the Sheffield/Derby/Leicester to London line

 

[The Great Soprendo]

Bedford is on the Sheffield/Derby/Leicester to London line

So while there are currently no direct trains running from the north east on that route, there could be potentially.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

So while there are currently no direct trains running from the north east on that route, there could be potentially.

We don’t want the likes of you down here do you understand.

Where’s Hadrian when you need him.

 

[Big Sharp Teeth]

I don't know the train network well enough to comment accurately but they may well put direct trains to it from a number of destinations. Even if that takes 3-4 hours it's still do-able for a day trip, though an overnight is probably going to be needed given there's likely a lot to do there. Currently from Newcastle I think you generally have to go via London to get to Bedford which isn't great.

Woburn Forest Centre Parcs is five miles away from the proposed site. You could visit there for a break and, when you fancy a cheap day of activities, go to the theme park.