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  1. Keswick Alhambra Cinema
    Independent Cinema

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Independent Cinema

If you are a film buff the Lake District, Cumbria is home to a delightful cluster of independent cinemas showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to thought-provoking arthouse releases. The Art-deco Royalty Cinema in Bowness transports you stylishly into the golden age of cinema. There is even a working 1927 Wurlizer organ!

Make a night of it at Zeffirelliis. With 5 Cinema screens across Ambleside, you can enjoy the movie deal starting with dinner followed by the film of your choice.

The Alhambra in Keswick opened in 1913 and still retains period charm. As well as this amazing history, the cinema is equipped with the latest audio and visual technology to show new releases as well as retaining a 35mm projector to screen the occasional classic.

Ulverston’s Roxy Cinema is a 1930s Art-deco cinema with all its original features intact. See classic arty flicks, all time favourites and the latest new releases.

The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is an unrivalled entertainment venue that hosts theatre shows, bar and restaurant and a multi-screen cinema with all the latest blockbusters.

Rheged in Penrith is a unique cinema specialising in live streamed events on the big screen alongside all the best new films. Opera, theatre and ballet is streamed live to the big screen from the most prestigious arts venues at home and abroad. This makes it possible to watch productions from The Royal Opera House, National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and The Royal Ballet in Cumbria, at the same time they are being performed.

The Lake District, Cumbria has the perfect scenic backdrop for outdoor cinema which hopefully won’t distract you from the film! The popular picnic cinema in the grounds of Muncaster Castle is always a popular family evening out.

We are home to the Kendal Mountain Festival where film is an integral part. Exploring exhilarating landscapes, inspirational relationships and profound journeys on the big screen. The annual Keswick Film Festival showcases short Cumbrian films alongside some international new releases.

Not only do we have big screens but we our stunning landscapes regularly features on it.

The Lake District has been a natural set for a host of films, including Miss Potter (2006), starring Renee Zellweger in the title role. Her most famous creation, Peter Rabbit, was made into a film in 2018 starring James Corden, Daisy Ridley and Margot Robbie, and parts of it were filmed around Ambleside and Windermere.

Arthur Ransome’s much-loved Swallows and Amazons is centred on the Lake District and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, saw Derwentwater and the surrounding countryside stand in for the planet of Takodana.

Take a look at some of the many Lake District, Cumbria locations that have been used in film and tv productions you will know:

Film and TV locations around the Lake District, Cumbria

So, stock up on the popcorn and the sweets and support independent cinema and choose your film – action, thriller, comedy, sci-fi or romance. A trip to the flicks is the perfect all-weather attraction. Check out our list below of independent cinemas throughout Cumbria.

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    The Rheged Centre

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    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

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    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.

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    Zeffirellis

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    Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

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    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.

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    Brewery Arts

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    122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725133

    sales@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

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    Plaza Cinemas, Dunmail Park, Maryport Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NQ

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    01900 870001

    matthew@gcl-leisure.com

    Maryport Road, Workington

    Six-screen independent cinema showing all the leatest blockbusters and weekly alternative titles, with disabled access, free parking and American stadium-style luxury seating.

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  5. Keswick Alhambra Cinema
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    Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AG

    Telephone

    017687 72195

    alhambracinema@gmail.com

    Keswick

    Traditional picture house showing the latest films, arthouse movies, and live-streamed theatre opera and ballet.

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