The theme park in Bedfordshire is set to be one of the largest and most advanced theme parks in Europe - but thrill seekers will have a wait before it opens.

The first Universal theme park in Europe will be built in the UK, the government has promised. The attraction is planned for the site of a former brickworks near Bedford and could create an estimated 28,000 jobs before opening in 2031. Universal estimated the 476-acre complex could attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year.