Lights, cameras, popcorn.
Here’s our pick of the UK’s best luxury open-cinemas to book this summer
1 Get cosy for a night under the twinkling stars with Down Hall Hotel Spa & Estate, Essex
Get ready to enjoy the warm summer nights at Down Hall Hotel Spa & Estate, with the return of its spectacular open-air cinema weekend in collaboration with Enchanted Cinema.
Set within the hotel’s 110-acre garden on the picture-perfect lawn, experience outdoor screenings of iconic crowd pleasers, including Barbie (Friday 24th May), Dirty Dancing (Saturday 25th May) and Jurassic Park (Sunday 26th May).
Whether you’re a movie enthusiast or seeking an alternative night out with friends and family, soak up the beautiful countryside surrounds while you get cosy for a night under the twinkling stars.
Pack your comfiest blanket and a toasty hot water bottle and relax in front of the large screen with plenty of popcorn and glass of fizz at the ready.
Early live music can be enjoyed courtesy of local artists, playing from 8.15pm, before the sun sets and the film begins at 9pm. There will be plenty of food to feast on, with a dedicated outdoor paella station, as well as a pizza menu, both curated by Down Hall’s Executive Chef Robert Pearce. Plus, plenty of cocktails, bubbles and soft drinks from the hotel’s outdoor Horsebox Bar to keep you well-watered throughout!
Make it happen
When: Various dates, 24th – 26th May
Wallet: Tickets can be booked via the following link and are priced from £10.00 per person. Food and drinks will be charged separately.
How: Tickets can be booked via downhall.co.uk
Where: Matching Rd, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford CM22 7AS
2 Enjoy Everyman In The Garden at The Grove, Watford
From 18th July, guests are invited to relax under the stars at an immersive outdoor cinema experience with
bean bags, delicious snacks and beverages, and enjoy an array of new releases, family favourites and much-loved classics at Everyman In The Garden, in partnership with Discovery.
Open weekly from Wednesday to Sunday in the enchanting Walled Garden, tickets are included with room bookings for the duration of the summer pop-up, where guests can take full advantage of the spectacular 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside that make up The Grove estate.
Tickets can also be purchased with restaurant dining packages at The Glasshouse, The Stables, Madhu’s and the new dining pop-up on the Potting Shed that will soon be announced.
To further enhance the Everyman experience, luxury automotive brand Discovery has curated a selection of
experiential packages and off-road driving experiences to precede or follow guests’ chosen film screening.
Activity highlights will include hot-air balloon excursions offering panoramic views of the picturesque
Hertfordshire landscape, with details of the full schedule of experiences to be revealed shortly.
Make it happen
When: Various dates, launches 18th July 2024
Where: Chandler’s Cross, Watford WD3 4TG
How: Find out more and make a booking via thegrove.co.uk
3 Partake in movie picnics at Polesden Lacey, Surrey
If you are looking for a perfect escape from the everyday, then a movie at Polesden Lacey in Surrey is a must. Built in 1906, the house and estate offers spectacular views of rolling Surrey countryside and stunning gardens.
Ideal for something enchanting, discover unforgettable evenings of cinema in these stunning surroundings. Movies include Top Gun, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia and more.
Where: Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Surrey, RH5 6BD
How: Find out more and make a booking via adventurecinema.co.uk
When: Various dates, launches 24 May
4 Enjoy a feel-good screening with Ellenborough Park
To welcome the summer season, Ellenborough Park Hotel located in the heart of the Cotswolds, will be offering a wide range of activities guaranteed to keep guests entertained all summer long. This includes girly Alfresco Cinema Nights, with screenings on 19th July (Mamma Mia) and 6th September (Barbie).
Sing, dance and enjoy pop culture’s most beloved films, Mamma Mia and Barbie set to be screened on the grounds of Ellenborough Park this summer. Hosted in partnership with The Alfresco Cinema Company, guests will enjoy delicious BBQ food, themed drinks, and a film screening under the stars on the hotel’s South Lawn.
Watch the film under the stars on the picturesque South Lawn with great atmosphere, BBQ food, themed drinks and fun extras.
Where: Ellenborough Park, Southam Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3NJ
How: Find out more and make a booking via ellenboroughpark.com
Wallet: Tickets from £13.00pp.
