Lynton Picture Palace

Lynton's first cinema opened it's doors in 1916.  The Picturedrome in the Foresters' Hall showed Silent Movies until 1930.  With the advent of "Talking" pictures the location of the cinema moved to the former Congregational Church and became known as the B.B. cinema.  When the owner Major Blackhurst died in 1961 the cinema found itself on the move once again.  Films were screened on a part-time basis at the Town Hall.  This was far from ideal.  It was felt that the only way forward would be to have a seven-day a week operation showing up-to-date films in it's own premises.  Various ideas were put forward including converting the former Market Hall, now the home of the Lyn Valley Pathfinder Centre and Library.

In 1999 the Methodist chapel in Lee Road closed and was purchased by the District Council.  The Council offered part of the grade 11 listed building as a venue for the new cinema.  Money was raised through obtaining various grants and the sponsoring of seats and equipment.  After months of hard work, by dedicated groups of people, the Lynton Picture Palace finally opened it's doors on Friday 1st June 2001 with the film Bridget Jones Diary.

This intimate cinema has a seating capacity of just fewer than 100 patrons, creating a unique atmosphere.  All the latest films are screened approximately two weeks after their first release date.  Fully kitted out with Dolby stereo surround sound, modern 35mm projection equipment, comfortable seating and more than ample leg room.  Lynton's cinema is a huge achievement to all those involved and definitely well worth visiting.

www.lyntoncinema.co.uk

Enquiries and Bookings: Lynton [01598] 753243
ADULTS £4.50     SENIOR CITIZENS £4.00     CHILDREN £3.00
Full air conditioning system installed

 Friday 27th November for 7 days at 8.00pm
Matinee Monday 30th November at 2.30pm

ABBIE CORNISH   BEN WHISHAW   PAUL SCHNEIDER

BRIGHT STAR (PG)

Friday 4th December for 3 days at 6.00pm
Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th at 2.30pm

GEORGE CLOONEY   MARYL STREEP   JASON SCHWARTZMAN

FANTASTIC MR FOX (PG)

Friday 4th December for 7 days at 8.00pm

MATT DAMON   SCOTT BAKULA   JOEL McHALE

THE INFORMANT! (12A)

Friday 18th to Wednesday 23rd December at 6.00pm
and Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th December at 6.00pm
Thursday 24th and Thursday 31st December at 2.30pm

JIM CARREY   GARY OLDMAN   COLIN FIRTH   BOB HOSKINS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (U)

Friday 18th to Wednesday 23rd December at 8.00pm
and Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th December at 8.00pm
Thursday 24th and Thursday 31st December at 4.30pm

PETER SARSGAARD   CAREY MULLIGAN   ALFRED MOLINA

AN EDUCATION (12A)

Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd January at 2.30pm and 8.00pm
Monday 4th to Thursday 7th January at 8.00pm only

MARTIN FREEMAN   ASHLEY JENSEN   JASON WATKINS

NATIVITY (PG)