10 Movie Theaters in England That You Shouldn't Miss

June 13, 2021 Layne Dawes

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1. The Kinema in the Woods

Kinema in the Woods Coronation Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QD England +44 1526 352166 [email protected] http://www.thekinemainthewoods.co.uk
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,123 reviews

The Kinema in the Woods

A full time cinema that has been showing films continuously since 1922! The foyer is a mini museum dedicated to the Golden Age of Cinema.

Reviewed By 267dwaynej - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Lovely little gem of a picture house with a old fashioned interval accompanied by an organists. Well worth the visit and looking forward to a return visit.

2. Stephen Joseph Theatre

Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW England +44 1723 370541 [email protected] http://www.sjt.uk.com
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 637 reviews

Stephen Joseph Theatre

We're back, with cinema screenings and the wonderful Eat Me Cafe operating from our first floor space! The home of truly great theatre. Let us transport you to new worlds and enjoy new experiences through the magic of theatre – no trip to Scarborough would be complete without it! We offer a unique, intimate experience in our renowned theatre-in-the-round as well as the more traditional end-on McCarthy theatre and cinema. The SJT has been and is known for its commitment to new writing throughout its 61 years not to mention Alan Ayckbourn’s 80 World Premieres. It is home to excellent drama, music, films, comedy and live streaming and has been the starting point for many, now familiar names.

Reviewed By CaroleTZ - Birmensdorf, Switzerland

We rented the Snow Queen from the theatre, which was filmed with a small audience when social distancing and masks still permitted a few visitors in the audience. My children aged 3 and 6 were gripped! Having been to a few of the theatres live productions in the past, they were disappointed that we were unable to make the journey back from Switzerland to Scarborough this year to be with family, and the visit to the theatre being impossible was almost a tragedy for them. This rentals opportunity really made their day! A theatre experience in our living room, with popcorn interval too - but I had to pour my own glass of wine sadly ???? The performance was incredible - one actor giving it her all. The enthusiasm, the switch between characters, so much energy - she never faltered. The music and lighting also brought a perfect atmosphere to the show, and the editing was seamless. A very impressive piece of work by a small town theatre - I strongly recommend this show to anyone with children aged 3 and up.

3. Luxe Cinema

Alexandra Road, Wisbech PE13 1HQ England +44 1945 588808 [email protected] http://www.wisbechcinema.co.uk
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 429 reviews

Luxe Cinema

Here at Luxe we have a single auditorium that seats eighty (plus two wheelchair spaces which are designed for any sized chair), where you can watch the film of your choice in fully air conditioned luxurious surroundings. Seating has recently been fully refurbished and updated. With our Premier Seating you can sit in extra comfort and have drinks and snacks brought to you during the performance. We offer Autism and Sensory Friendly Screenings, where the entire building is set up to be as relaxing and calm as possible along with subtitled screenings and Live Event streams. We have an elegant, fully licensed Bar that has recently been upgraded to include even more products that have been requested over the last year as well as a popcorn warmer and improved coffee making facilities. Now under new management we have been working hard to build upon the great things that the Luxe is known for, starting with digital laser projection and a new screen as well as new seating and carpets.

Reviewed By mikebR8100RS - Peterborough, United Kingdom

What a fabulous venue this is, a real old world feel, comfy leather seats, fantastic customer service, good choice of snacks and unfathomably inexpensive tickets. This is the place to come and watch your movies.

4. The Rex Cinema

High Street Three Close Lane, Berkhamsted HP4 2FG England +44 1442 877759 http://www.therexberkhamsted.com/
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 556 reviews

The Rex Cinema

The Rex has one huge screen set in a glorious 1938 art-deco proscenium with the sharpest film projection and clearest non-booming sound anywhere in the world. Throughout, its seating is big and soft. It has been called luxurious. It is better. It is civilized. It reminds us of what we have long stopped expecting from public buildings.

Reviewed By eph9 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Been a few times and it's always a treat as Berkhamsted is not close to our home. Love sitting down front at a table and getting a cheese and crackers plate. Staff always friendly at box office and bar. Every time I go I wish all cinemas were like this.

5. Rebel Cinema

Treskinnick Cross A39, Bude EX23 0DT England +44 1288 361442 http://www.rebelcinema.co.uk/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 214 reviews

Rebel Cinema

The Rebel is a traditional style cinema showing the latest Big Screen releases.

Reviewed By waterbaby028

We went and saw Miltary Wives, coming from a city where there are lots of cinemas we were delighted to find an independent cinema that gave us an overall better experience. The staff were friendly and helpful, the cinema was clean, comfortable seats with ample leg room. Would definitely visit again when in the area.

6. Hyde Park Picture House

73 Brudenell Road, Leeds LS6 1JD England +44 113 275 2045 [email protected] http://www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 444 reviews

Hyde Park Picture House

Established in 1914, the Hyde Park Picture House is one of the UK's oldest cinemas. The Grade II listed building features gas lighting, an ornate balcony, comfy red chairs, operational 35mm projectors and a small snack kiosk. It shows the best independent, classic and award winning cinema from around the world, as well as family films every Saturday at 12noon and regular Baby screenings on Wednesdays at 11am. Please check website for upcoming listings.

7. The Royal Cinema

9 Market Place, Faversham ME13 7AG England +44 1795 591211 [email protected] http://www.royalcinema.co.uk
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 226 reviews

The Royal Cinema

We are a purpose built 1930's former Odeon Cinema. Reopened in 1994.

Reviewed By Andrew_hanks - Faversham, United Kingdom

It’s great atmosphere warm and welcoming cinema a great experience also great eateries and good medieval culture of faversham.

8. Palace Cinema Malton

Chancery Lane, Malton YO17 7HW England +44 1653 600008 [email protected] http://www.palacemalton.info
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 259 reviews

Palace Cinema Malton

Reviewed By RachelJayne35 - Malton, United Kingdom

I love it here, I’d much rather go to the palace than drive to York for the big chain cinemas. Plenty of legroom and reasonably priced snacks and drinks.

9. Plaza Cinema

31 Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TT England +44 1305 262488 http://www.plazadorchester.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 890 reviews

Plaza Cinema

Reviewed By 54donnay

The plaza is excellent value, it has really friendly staff and offers a good range of films - they have good covid secure restrictions in place

10. Alhambra Cinema

36 St. Johns Street, Keswick CA12 5AG England +44 17687 72195 [email protected] http://www.keswickalhambra.co.uk
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 242 reviews

Alhambra Cinema

The Alhambra screens current films daily in a 105-year old heritage auditorium with magnificent digital quality. The best of the World's theatre, ballet and opera are relayed live by satellite several times a month.

Reviewed By adamh183

Thank you for an experience from the past. A lovely old fashioned single screen cinema. Very friendly with complimentary tea and coffee before the film. Excellent value compared to some of the modern multi screen cinemas these days. Always love going to the Alhambra.

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