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Cinemas in Dorset

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Lover of the silver screen and still want your movie fix while away from home? Or looking for entertainment on the rare occasion the sun doesn’t shine on Dorset? A day at the cinema could be just the ticket!

Whether you’re a fan of the Hollywood blockbusters or appreciate the classics staring actors of the past you’re sure to find a film to suit.

Diverse offerings

From large purpose built multiplex cinemas offering the latest in films technological advancements to independent picture houses harking back to simpler times the choice is yours!

Family fun at the flicks

Many of our cinemas in Dorset offer some wonderful promotions for children, if it’s a Saturday morning showing or an afternoon matinée performance the kids will be well catered for. Lots of Dorset’s cinemas offer some superb money saving deals so your day out at the cinema needn’t cost a blockbuster budget.

Film fanatic events

Dorset is home to a great number of movie buffs that celebrate film and cinema with engaging events. The Purbeck Film Festival is the longest running rural film festival in the UK and allows visitors to experience films in a number of unique locations as well as the opportunity to meet writers, directors and movie stars.

The Sherborne International Film Festival hosts a number screening of films not ordinarily seen in this part of the world with feature films that stretch your senses and tantalise your imagination.

Further details of cinemas in Dorset can be found below. Find a cinema near you and enjoy all the sights and sounds of the silver screen, just remember to pick up your snacks first!

Odeon Cinema – Bournemouth

The Electric Palace – Bridport

Odeon Cinema – Dorchester

Plaza Cinema – Dorchester

Regent Cinema – Lyme Regis

Cineworld Cinema – Poole

The Mowlem Theatre – Swanage

Rex Cinema – Wareham

Cineworld – Weymouth

The Tivoli Theatre – Wimborne

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Brewery Square

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Family Fun

DORCHESTER

Brewery Square is a vibrant and stylish regeneration in the heart of Dorchester which currently boasts a variety of shops, eateries and leisure facilities including; Nando's, Carluccio's, Zizzi, Hobbs, Phase Eight, a Premier Inn Hotel, Anytime…
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The Rex Cinema

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Cinema

WAREHAM

125 seat Cinema and Theatre, often hosting special event evenings. Family Film Matinees during school holidays. Charming old fashioned interior dating from 1920 and own Bar. Also a venue for The Purbeck Film Festival (www.purbeckfilm.com).
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- WAREHAM
  The Silver Screen film performances welcome customers aged 60 and above and take place once a month, usually showing the most popular film from the previous month. All tickets £5 and includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Booking strongly recommended as these events are extremely popular.
  Please visit www.therex.co.uk for the programme times, film trailers and latest news.
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Price Free to £7.00 Per Ticket
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Tower Park Entertainment Centre

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POOLE

The South Coast’s leading entertainment centre with Cinema, Bowling, Children's Soft Play Area, Bingo, Fitness Centre, many restaurants and Splashdown - the UK’s most exciting indoor and outdoor water rides.
The Marine Theatre

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Theatre

Lyme Regis

Right on the seafront in beautiful Lyme Regis, where you can see bands, films, comedians, plays and community-led events - or just admire the view of the Cobb and harbour.
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Tivoli Theatre & Cinema

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Wimborne Minster

Having survived the threat of demolition in 1979 for a rapidly abandoned road scheme, the Tivoli celebrated twenty successful years in November 2013. Following a lengthy campaign to save the building, restoration could finally begin.

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