I wrote this post in the hope that it will be useful to you, as the cinema is my second love (after theatre). Check out this post for information on baby cinema, autism-friendly screenings, and how to save money on tickets.
Baby Cinema
What if I told you, you can take your baby to the cinema with you. That’s right, you read it correctly. These are usually relaxed screenings, with the lights up a little and the sound not as loud as a regular screening. Sounds good, right?
Be aware that many screenings take place in the mornings, and there’s a few in the afternoon too. Standard cinema ticket prices unless stated otherwise. They usually have a designated area where you can park your buggies too.
Note that most cinemas allow little ones under 18 months in free of charge.
1. ODEON has special screenings for kids under the age of two.
Adults pay kids’ ticket prices at their special ODEON Kids screenings. You can check out family films on Saturday and Sunday mornings, plus every day during the school holidays.*
2. Picturehouse has special screenings for babies under one.
They also have Toddler time which is just for pre-school children and their guardians. Tickets are £3.30 for kids and free for their adults.
Picturehouse also do a Kids club where every Saturday morning, they show classic/new releases. Tickets are £3.30 for kids and adults!
3. Showcase Baby Pictures. Showcase is another cinema chain that has special baby screenings. Tickets are from £5.50 (for parent and baby.) They also have Totally Tots for toddlers with tickets starting at £3.45.
4. Explore Cinebabies at Cineworld, where they provide exclusive screenings for adults and babies. Their selection of films are rated 12A and below, and they offer amenities such as pushchair storage, nappy changing facilities, dimmed lights, and slightly lower sound levels for your comfort. Bring your baby along and enjoy the movie experience together, with little ones under 18 months attending for free! Cineworld also presents Movies For Juniors, featuring discounted weekly screenings of family films starting from just £2.50 per ticket. These screenings cater to both kids and adults, providing an affordable and enjoyable movie experience for the whole family!
5. Vue’s Mini Morning sessions offer adults and kids the opportunity to enjoy big-screen entertainment at an incredibly low price. With tickets starting from just £2.49 for both adults and children, it’s a fantastic deal for families. While Vue doesn’t offer parent and baby screenings, they do allow little ones under 2 to attend for free, as long as they sit on an adult’s lap.
6. On Fridays and Saturdays, visit Everyman cinema for toddler-friendly screenings. Designed for ages 1 to 5, you can enjoy the latest family film releases with your pre-schoolers. Plus, each ticket includes a warm drink and a slice of cake, all included in the price. With one ticket, you get two seats, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both you and your little one!
7. Explore Omniplex Cinemas Kids Club, where all standard tickets start from just £2.50 for both kids and adults! Join us for a family-friendly film every Saturday and Sunday. Children under 18 months are welcome to sit on your knee free of charge during appropriate screenings.
Autism-friendly screenings
Here you can find out what cinemas offer Autism–friendly screenings. These screenings often mean no trailers, your kids have the freedom to move around, and they’re usually at a reduced priced.
Saving money
Cinema doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! Explore these top money-saving tips for cinema tickets to make your movie experience more budget-friendly.
Amazon Prime
As an Amazon Prime member, enjoy the benefit of purchasing two standard tickets for only £10 or two recliner tickets for £15 at ODEON Luxe. This offer is applicable from Monday to Thursday and can be utilized once per month.
Fever App
You can get a cinema ticket for as little as £3.99 on the Fever App.
myOdeon
myODEON Saver tickets are available on selected showings Tuesday-Sunday and all day on Member Mondays, with prices starting from only £5. More info can be found here.
Barbican Pay What You Can
Each Friday, at Barbican one of their new release film screenings is priced Pay What You Can. More info can be found here.
Lidl Plus app
Get up to 40% off cinema tickets with the Lidl Plus app (check the offers section). The process is very simple!
Tastecard
You can get up to 40% off cinema tickets with a tastecard. They often offer free trials so do check it out.
gohenry
If you have a gohenry card you can save up to 40% on Vue tickets with the Vue pass. All the details are on the app.
One of my favourite apps for discounts on days out. You can find plenty of cinema discounts on the app!
O2 priority
Exciting news! The O2 Priority app has just introduced a fantastic cinema offer. You now have the opportunity to grab two Vue tickets for only £9. That’s not all! You can also enjoy a generous 20% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks (with some exclusions).
To avail of this amazing deal, simply exchange your e-codes for tickets online or at the Box Office. Priority releases unique codes every week, starting from 10 am on Monday and running until 10 pm on Sunday. And here’s even more good news: this offer is also open to Virgin Media customers.
Three +
If you’re a Three customer you can save big at the cinema with £3 adult tickets at Cineworld and Picturehouse once a week. Download the Three + app.
Vodafone
If you’re a Vodafone customer then you can get two adult tickets for £7 (£3.50 each) at Vue cinemas to see any 2D movie through the My Vodafone app. – unsure if this offer is still available.
Groupon & Wowcher
Both sites often have deals where you can get cheap tickets to the cinema. I’ve seen both Vue and Odeon in the past. It’s worth signing up for their newsletters so you can get those deals as they seem to sell out quickly! Vue/groupon offer 2024
Meerkat movies
Anyone who purchases a qualifying product through comparethemarket.com will be eligible to receive a year’s worth of 2 for one tickets to use once on either a Tuesday or Wednesday each week at participating cinemas. You can get travel insurance for as little as £4. It will save you lots, so it’s worth looking in to!
You can download the app, which will reveal your unique code each week. It will look like this
