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The Rex Cinema

14 West Street
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 4JX

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The Rex Cinema, Wareham

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Telephone: +44 (0)1929 552778

About

The Rex is Dorset's oldest running cinema and one of the oldest in the whole country.  Recently refurbished maintaining the ambiance of the 1920 Art Deco interior, the auditorium seats 125 with space for one wheel chair at the front and, thanks to donations from our loyal customers and Viridor Credits, also operates some of the latest technology in cinema projection and sound system. 

We have our own Bar where you can buy drinks to take up to the auditorium to enjoy whilst you watch the film. Don't miss the famous claymation adverts before the film, made by our very own Head Projectionist Dougal Dixon!  Delicious local ice creams sold before the film.

Run mostly by volunteers, we have a full programme of recently released British and international films alongside regular live streamings of National Theatre Live perfomances.  Other events include monthly dementia friendly screenings of classic films ('Golden Moments'); popular after school special screenings for children and families (including complimentary squash and biscuits and fun free raffle prizes for children); regular 'Silver Screen' matinées of the most popular films from the previous month (including complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits); and special events hosting guests from the film industry.

Family Film Matinées during all school holidays. Please check website for latest news.

Stairlift to auditorium and allocated space for one wheelchair in auditorium.

Also a venue for The Purbeck Film Festival (www.purbeckfilm.com).

Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @RexWareham

Opening Times

2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

* Closed Christmas & Easter.
Films start at 7.10pm every evening except Tuesday which starts at 6pm.
Family Film Matinées during School Holidays (check website for times and films).
All films bookable in advance and on-line.
Hard of Hearing/subtitled films on Sunday evenings where available.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£7.00 per ticket
Children under 16£5.50 per ticket
Children under 4 years oldFree
Senior (over 65 years)£5.50 per ticket
Students£5.50 per ticket

Silver Screen ticket price is £5.00 per person (to include a cup of coffee/tea and a biscuit)

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Telephone: +44 (0)1929 552778

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Licenced Bar Only.

Establishment Features

  • Event Venue
  • Open All Year
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - Local car parks.
  • Parking (free) - Roadside.

Payment Methods

  • MasterCard accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free - By prior arrangement.
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Access Information

PARKING

Parking is provided for visitors
Within about 50 metres of the attraction

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Steps to the main entrance
There are 1 steps to the main entrance

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Ticket issuing point

GENERAL

Audible alarm system
Facilities for service dogsCan give water
Hearing loop system
Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction
There is a visual alarm system
Wheelchairs provided
Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Public Transport Directions

ARRIVING BY BUS: From Bournemouth take the M1 or M2 to Poole, then transfer to number 40 or X54. From Poole take the number 40 or X54. From Swanage take the number 30 or 40. From West Lulworth take the 30 or X54. From Weymouth take the number 30 or X54.

ARRIVING BY TRAIN: Wareham Railway Station (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line) is found less than a mile from the Town Centre. You can catch bus number 40 or X54 from the Railway Station to the Town Centre.

JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

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Telephone: +44 (0)1929 552778

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