Common Proclaims a New Park in the UK

• Common will open a brand new theme park in Bedford, England, by 2031.
• The park will likely be Common’s very first European outpost and may have a lodge in addition to an expansive eating, procuring, and leisure complicated.
• Particulars about themed lands have not been launched but, however the park expects to welcome 8.5 million guests in its first yr.

Common’s universe is getting a serious European enlargement.

The corporate introduced plans to open the very first Common theme park and resort within the U.Okay. and Europe. The 476-acre amusement park will likely be constructed about 35 miles south of Bedford, England, a small city 60 miles northwest of London. If you happen to’re touring from the capital, you may get to the park by prepare in about 35 minutes and by automobile in about 90 minutes.

“At this time we closed the deal on a multi-billion-pound funding that may see Bedford dwelling to one of many largest leisure parks in Europe, firmly placing the county on the worldwide stage,” U.Okay. Prime Minister Keir Starmer mentioned in a press release obtained by Journey + Leisure.

It is at present slated to open in 2031.

The announcement additionally revealed that the brand new park may have a number of themed lands “that includes Common’s distinct model of immersive storytelling, thrilling rides, progressive points of interest, and thrilling leisure, all using refined and superior know-how.” Plans additionally embody a 500-room lodge and a multi-use complicated with retail, eating, and leisure choices. 

Whereas the identify and idea of the park have not been launched but, an artist rendering depicts an entrance space that appears fairly much like the unique park, Common Studios Hollywood, with a round welcome space centered round a globe fountain. There will even be a big lake, with a number of curler coasters and what seems like an amphitheater for reveals.

Common expects the location to have 8.5 million guests in its first yr, which can make it the most important attraction within the U.Okay. It is anticipated to generate 20,000 new jobs throughout development, and one other 8,000 when it opens.

Although specifics on what franchises and the themed lands have not been formally confirmed but, speculations are operating wild. Theories contain the Harry Potter sequence, The Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and even Paddington. However till the small print are confirmed, the main target is on celebrating Common’s British enlargement.

“Bringing a world-class theme park and resort to the UK is an incredible alternative and is a part of our technique to introduce the Common model and experiences to new audiences across the globe,” Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Common Locations & Experiences, mentioned in a press release.