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Cinemas in Leeds

13th July 2019

If you’re looking for information about cinemas in Leeds, you’ve come to the right place. Leeds has a thriving cultural scene, and film and cinema play a big part of it.  Every year, Leeds hosts both the International Film Festival and the Young Film festival.

Take your pick from the large luxury cinemas to some of the small and wonderful independent Picture houses.

Everyman Cinema

Level 4, Trinity, Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AY
Open 10am daily or half an hour before the first film of the day if earlier.
Luxury epitomised with 5 cinema screens offering comfy sofas and armchairs at Everyman Cinema. There is a full bar menu offering hot and cold food and snacks that can be taken into the cinema.
A full disabled access is available.

Hyde Park Picture House – currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions

73 Brudenell Road, Leeds, LS6 1JD
Open 7 days a week, opening hours vary depending on film listing show times.
Hyde Park Picture House is a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1914 it has a seating capacity of 275. The cinema offers a wide varied programme from Arthouse to big new releases.
Situated a 10 minute drive from Leeds city centre.
Bus number 56 from Leeds Albion Street, which stops directly outside the cinema.
Disabled access – 3 spaces are available for wheelchairs in the main auditorium which need to be booked in advance.

Cottage Road Cinema – currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions

Cottage Road, Leeds, LS6 4DD
Cottage Road is the oldest remaining independent cinema in Leeds. It opened to the public in 1912 it has a capacity to seat 466. With state of the art digital projection and Dolby 7.1. The cinema still retains its wood panelled lobby giving the feeling of how the cinemas used to be.
Disabled Access – due to the age and layout of the cinema the cinema does not have wheelchair access or disabled toilets.
Films are subtitled every Monday teatime where possible.
A 15 minute bus ride from Leeds city centre No: 1, 6, 28 and 97.

Hyde Park Picture House

Vue Cinema – The Light

The Light, Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL
Open 7 days a week
Vue Cinema, The Light boasts 14 Screens, all equipped with 6.1 Dolby surround sound and Sony 4K ultra-high definition picture quality.
Bar offering hot and cold snacks.
Full disabled access available

Vue Cinema – Kirkstall

Cardigan Fields, Leeds, LS4 2DG
With 10 Cinema Screens including 1 IMAX with all screens having 6.1 Dolby surround sound, it’s an incredible cinema experience at Vue Cinema, Kirkstall Road.
Situated within a 15 minute bus ride from Leeds City Centre.
Full Disabled access
Bus nos: 33, 50, 50A, 670, 757 from Leeds City Centre

Leeds Industrial Museum – The Palace House Theatre

Take a trip back in time to this wonderful picture house set with the Leeds Industrial Museum.
Dating back to the 1920’s it’s one of the smallest picture houses in the world with only 24 seat capacity.
They normally have around two screenings a week so be sure to check out the days and times before arriving at the museum. Bus numbers 15,17,34 and 72 depart from Leeds City centre and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

ODEON Luxe Leeds Thorpe Park

ODEON Luxe Leeds Thorpe Park is a new Luxury cinema situated at The Springs, Thorpe Park, Leeds. A 15 minute bus ride from Leeds City Centre and ideally located next to the M1 motorway.
Every seat on every row has been expertly designed to give maximum relaxation and recline during your film. A menu of hot and chilled foods along with wines/beers are available to take into the cinema. Bus numbers from Leeds city centre: X27, X26

Ilkley Cinema

Ilkley Cinema is an Independent cinema offering state of the art Sony 4K digital projector and 7.1 surround sound.
By blending a relaxed modern design and the audio technology with age old values of exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
Drinks are available on the balcony before or after your film where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Moor. A food and drink menu is available where you can enjoy refreshments in the comfort of your seat.
Regular trains from Leeds City centre or bus number: X84

Otley Courthouse

Enjoy a movie in the converted Otley Magistrates Court, now an Arts and Resource Centre.
Otley film society screen a minimum of 18 films on a Thursday evening between September and May at Otley Courthouse. They screen a varied programme featuring Oscar winning performances, dramas and films from the UK and across the Globe. They also feature one off screenings such as short films from the Leeds International film festival.
They have a bar that is open before each film and you can take drinks along to your seat.
Buses from Leeds city centre: X84, X85

Pictureville – The National Science and Media Museum Bradford

(Pictureville screen will reopen on Thursday 17 September, and the IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screens will open on Friday 2 October)
Pictureville is situated within the National Science and Media Museum.  It is home to three fantastic cinema screens including the biggest, most immersive IMAX in West Yorkshire. They show the latest blockbusters and family favourites alongside Independent films and cult classics.

Showcase De Lux Cinema

Showcase Cinema is located in Birstall Leeds. It hosts 16 luxury screens with fully reclining luxury seating in every cinema. With Sony 4K and Dolby sound surround.
Fully disabled access throughout the cinema, Autism Friendly screenings are available every 2nd Sunday of each month at 10am.
Bus from Leeds city centre: 229

Love catching a show? Leeds is home to a number of excellent theatres, live music venues and an arena.