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Amplified Audio

Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.

A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need. 

An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.

A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.

An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.

Look at our Photo social story and read our Access Statement which can be used to see the venue before your visit. There is also a 3D tour of the cinema available here.

What’s different about these screenings?

The sound is lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available), the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%.It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break. It’s ok to make noise if you need.

Our staff have all received Dimensions UK training, and we’ll make sure it’s a friendly, welcoming and safe environment.

Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!

As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.

We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.

This includes:

Additional signage

No adverts or trailers

Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down

The cinema isn’t filled to capacity

Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film

15 min interval

Extra cushions & alternative seating available

If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!

Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).

Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Please see here for our Accessibility Document.

A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.

The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!

(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)

Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.

HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.

Come with us on an adventure through space and time as we explore the outer reaches of the universe in our Summer Of Sci-Fi season!

Check out all the exciting events we’ve got coming up, by date.

When we’re not watching films we’re discussing them, running a quiz, learning to knit or laughing at hilarious stand-up comedy. If you’re a dab hand at arts & crafts or you’ve got an idea for an event, workshop or talk - contact us and let us know!

Thu, 4 Sep

MEMBERS ONLY - New Exhibition Joe Prowen

Come & join us for the launch of the new exhibition in the bar by Joe Prowen. Meet the artist & enjoy a free glass of Prosecco upon your arrival! Joe Prowen is a local artist, actor and filmmaker. He trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and works on stage and screen. His art is linked to his love of storytelling and the surreal, and often revolves around dreams, animals, food and drink, because those are the things he finds himself thinking about most. Primarily, he enjoys making a mess and then seeing what he can make out of it. He hopes you enjoy his work, and at the very least that it doesn’t make you feel any worse. ART: www.artbyjph.bigcartel.com ALL OTHER STUFF: www.josephprowen.com

Wed, 10 Sep

Islands + Q&A

Join us for a special event screening of Islands, folllowed by a Q&A with director Jan-Ole Gerster, hosted by Tony Paley. Islands tells the story of Tom, a one-time tennis pro who washed up on a holiday island. He's now the coach at a hotel resort, hitting countless balls over the net to tourists, who come to escape their everyday lives. What was once paradise starts to feel like hell, and when he crosses paths with a particular tourist family, it seems he's found an escape of his own.

Wed, 17 Sep

Cinebooth presents: 2025 Oscar® Nominated Animated Shorts

Presented by CineBooth in partnership with ShortsTV International For one night only, experience the five animated short films nominated for the 2025 Academy Award. Each one is a celebration of imagination, craft, and global storytelling at the highest level. This special screening, curated in collaboration with ShortsTV, brings these acclaimed works to The Castle’s big screen for a rare cinematic showing. Featuring: Beautiful Men - three brothers, one hair transplant, and a hotel full of insecurity (dir. Nicolas Keppens) In the Shadow of the Cypress - a haunting tale of trauma and love on the Iranian coast (dir. Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani) Magic Candies - talking furniture, lonely days, and a bag of sweets with strange powers (dir. Daisuke Nishio) Wander to Wonder - stop-motion characters keep filming after their creator dies (dir. Nina Gantz) Yuck! - summer camp, secret feelings, and the terrifying mystery of a first kiss (dir. Loïc Espuche) A unique chance to witness this year’s most celebrated animated shorts in one sitting. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Pitchblack Playback: Queens Of The Stone Age 'Songs For The Deaf'

Immerse yourself in this stoner rock classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on a powerful cinema sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great' - Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" - Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" - Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. This event is not affiliated with Queens Of The Stone Age or Universal Music. Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered

Tue, 23 Sep

Pitchblack Playback: Alice Coltrane 'Ptah, The El Daoud' (55th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in this sumptuous jazz classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One cinema sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great" - Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" - Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" - Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. This event is not affiliated with the estate of Alice Coltrane or Universal Music. *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

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