There’s always something exciting in the pipeline at the UK’s theme parks, and in this section we share what we know so far about future developments!
Featured Projects
Universal United Kingdom Resort – 2031
Located in Bedford, Universal United Kingdom Resort will be the first Universal branded theme park and resort destination in the UK and Europe, featuring a world-class theme park featuring several immersive lands with innovative attractions and story-driven experiences, alongside a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining, and entertainment complex!
Upcoming Projects
Below you’ll find a database of notable upcoming developments at UK theme parks which have been officially confirmed in some capacity, whether that be through submission of plans or an announcement from the respective park. Follow the links to our dedicated project pages and articles to discover more about the latest progress on each and be sure to head over to TowersTimes for details of future developments at Alton Towers Resort!
Serpent’s Curse
Location: Paultons Park | Status: Under Construction | Opening: 2027
Following the opening of Valgard: Realm of the Vikings in 2026, Paultons Park’s newest area is set to expand further in 2027 with the opening of Serpent’s Curse, a custom-built MACK Rides Water Coaster.
Minecraft World
Location: Chessington World of Adventures | Status: Under Construction | Opening: 2027
Minecraft World, the world’s first fully immersive Minecraft theme park land, will open at Chessington World of Adventures in 2027! The land will feature new Minecraft-themed attractions, including a thrilling world first coaster, interactive adventures, epic block built playscapes, and themed retail and dining.
New 4D Cinema (Project Prism)
Location: LEGOLAND Windsor | Status: Pending Planning Approval | Opening: 2027
A new 4D Cinema attraction at LEGOLAND Windsor which will replace the current Lego Studios 4D and former Sky Rider station with a new modern attraction named the Imagination Theatre.
Safari Lodges
Location: Chessington World of Adventures | Status: Planning Approved | Opening: TBC
After an ambitious initial planning application in April 2017, revised plans were submitted in November 2018, stripping the proposals back to a single cluster of 34 lodges, located to the north of Wanyama Reserve.
New Coaster (Project Dojo)
Location: LEGOLAND Windsor | Status: Pending Planning Approval | Opening: TBC
Project Dojo will see a new roller coaster open at LEGOLAND Windsor on the former site of Viking River Splash. Plans suggest that it will be a clone of Masters of Spinjitzu, a Mack Rides Family Spinning Coaster that opened at LEGOLAND Korea in 2025.
Holiday Village – Phases 2 and 3
Location: LEGOLAND Windsor | Status: Planning Approved | Opening: TBC
Proposals include a ‘Woodland’ theme in line with Phase 1 of the Holiday Village, as well as an ‘Adventure’ theme and ‘NINJAGO’ theme, along with associated infrastructure which includes a central ‘Hub’ building.
Holiday Village
Location: Paultons Park | Status: EIA Required | Opening: TBC
Paultons Park have plans to construct a holiday village, which will see the creation of a resort offering by installing 85-95 units of lodge-style accommodation inspired aesthetically by a ‘Scandinavian village’.
Waterpark Adventure
Location: Chessington World of Adventures | Status: Pending Planning Approval | Opening: TBC
It is proposed to add a new Waterpark Adventure attraction as an extension to the existing Safari Hotel, with the vision being to deliver a unique and immersive half-day family waterpark experience where guests encounter live creatures and animals during their visit.