• Common will open a brand new theme park in Bedford, England, by 2031.
• The park will probably be Common’s very first European outpost and could 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 significant European growth.

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 probably 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 practice in about 35 minutes and by automotive in about 90 minutes.

“At the moment 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 said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure.

It is at present slated to open in 2031.

The announcement additionally revealed that the brand new park could have a number of themed lands “that includes Common’s distinct model of immersive storytelling, thrilling rides, progressive sights, and thrilling leisure, all using refined and superior expertise.” 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, Universal Studios Hollywood, with a round welcome space centered round a globe fountain. There may even be a big lake, with a number of curler coasters and what appears like an amphitheater for exhibits.

Common expects the positioning to have 8.5 million guests in its first yr, which can make it the biggest attraction within the U.Okay. It is anticipated to generate 20,000 new jobs throughout building, 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 running wild. Theories contain the Harry Potter collection, The Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and even Paddington. However till the small print are confirmed, the main focus is on celebrating Common’s British growth.

“Bringing a world-class theme park and resort to the UK is an amazing 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, stated in an announcement.