What to do and see in Dorset, England: The Best Movie Theaters
Discover the best top things to do in Dorset, United Kingdom including Bournemouth Colosseum, Plaza Cinema, Electric Palace, The Rex Cinema, Odeon Cinema, Cineworld Weymouth, Odeon Bournemouth BH2, Odeon Cinema, Cineworld, The Majestic Cinema.
Restaurants in Dorset
1. Bournemouth Colosseum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
UK's smallest cinema with 19 seats. Scheduled films, foreign films, art house, themed weeks. Private parties and private hire. Please see our website for more details
2. Plaza Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By 54donnay
The plaza is excellent value, it has really friendly staff and offers a good range of films - they have good covid secure restrictions in place
3. Electric Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
The Electric Palace is a unique 1920s theatre, right in the heart of Bridport, presenting a varied programme of film, comedy, music, live screenings of plays, live theatre and other events. The auditorium is the largest venue in the area with a maximum capacity of 500 people. The main and circle foyers feature beautiful original paintings by George Biles, a Bridport signwriter for the local brewery. It has recently undergone extensive renovation retaining and enhancing the original features. The structural integrity of the building has been improved and the cinema technology, stage equipment and other facilities have been brought into the 21st century. It is still owned by a local family, and the building continues to provide first-class entertainment for the people of Bridport, West Dorset and beyond. Our friendly, helpful team of staff and stewards look forward to welcoming you.
Reviewed By Sophieweston - Bridport, United Kingdom
This is an amazing venue to look at and nowadays it’s also a very comfortable one to be in. The sound system is great, the concessions are really good value and the team do an wonderful job front of house as well as behind the scenes. In addition to the theatre, comedy and live music it’s well worth knowing that the Electric Palace also book fantastic films and live screenings. (We gave up on the other film venue in Bridport because of the numb-bum seats, poor visibility, (the screen is tiny) and lousy sound) We choose a light and airy venue with fresh popcorn, excellent coffee and the best films.
4. The Rex Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
The REX is an art-deco gem of a small town cinema from the 1920's. 130 Seats with digital projection and sound but with a period ambience. The REX is owned by the Purbeck Film Charitable Trust and run by a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. The REX shows everything from art-house to blockbusters and is the main hub of the renowned annual Purbeck Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the United Kingdom.
Reviewed By Sightseer620627 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
We love this cinema so much, we have just been two nights in a row!. We don’t live in the area but frequently visit. It has a lovely ambiance, isn’t expensive and is run by a lovely group of passionate volunteers. If you are in the area it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern technology
5. Odeon Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By jesso674 - Weymouth, United Kingdom
Visited the Odeon to watch Murder on the Orient Express last night, and although the film was disappointing, the visit was not. We had accidentally ordered two extra tickets online the night before, and the lady happily refunded them for us. The cinema is nice and bright as you walk in, and when you go through to watch the film, the seats are really comfy. Much better than Cineworld!!
6. Cineworld Weymouth
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Thankyou for taking the time to view our listing. We love our cinema and feel proud of the service we offer to our local community, our fellow Weymouthians and to West Dorset. With us operating 9 screens and the 3 largest auditoriums in West Dorset, we are primary placed to offer a real benefit and service to Weymouth and to Dorset. We believe the people of West Dorset, the community we serve should have the right to watch any new films on the big screen in the latest digital and state of the art sound and picture quality. We pride ourselves on outstanding picture quality and atmospheric surround sound; the soft, deep-down comfort of our modern seating; the crunch of our popcorn; and, most importantly, the friendliest customer service around.
Reviewed By 578neilg
Great Cinema Staff very friendly Very Clean hope they upgrade some seats in the future to the posh recliner as other cinemas have love being able to book online and most of all free parking after 6.30pm Food great and getting a discount being a Unlimited Member helps and pre view showings are great too.
7. Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By lous833 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Thursday 20th Sept myself and my wonderful partner Steve, decided we go to the cinema. Bh2 Odeon is situated opposite the Moon in the Square weatherspoon pub, and the main market square of Bournemouth. Also adjacent are the beautiful gardens where, when the weather is nice, you can follow either the upper or the flatter lower gardens path that take you to Bournemouth sea front and further attractions, like the big wheel and oceanarium to name a few. If you have read any of my other reviews of Bournemouth attractions and sites you will know I'm in a wheelchair, which is one of the reasons I write reviews for trip advisor, as there aren't enough for us wheelchair users. Enough said let's get back to the review. The complex is new with ramp and step access. Along the ramp way there is yet more eateries to entice you in either before or after you film. Frankie and Bennys to name just one, also a vegan restaurant which I was surprised yet happy to see. (Its nice to see such food diversity finally arriving!). The ramp in a gentle incline which will not test the might of Hercules if you are in a manual wheelchair. The entrance and hallway of the cinema are clean an inviting. Lovely calming lights guide you to more eateries, coffee shop, and cinema snack vendors should you wish to indulge. These are at the usual slightly over priced rate, but hey!!!! It's a treat. There are self service ticket machines located on the left hand side of the building where, if you've ordered your tickets online you just put your card you used to purchase them with into the machine and hey presto! Out the tickets come. For a popular movie , to avoid lengthy waits this is ideal. All the screens are located on the upper floor. Access for me is via a lift. The staff were very helpful as to where we had to go. Still in ore of how calming the whole building was. Plenty of toilets for both genders and disabled, which I may add, are very roomy. Spaces in the screens are plentiful, the seating ranging from delux to standard, (plenty of leg room in these for the taller gentlemen) with so much room for wheelchair users. This cinema is a modern up to date place where I'm sure you will enjoy your experience. (Ps I must commend the staff for their professional manner in which they guided myself and other disabled persons from the building when we had to evacuate. WELL DONE ODEON STAFF).
8. Odeon Cinema
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Lindy1977 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
This has been long awaited for. Love the new Odeon and the new complex. Lovely for both locals and visitors alike. A very enjoyable experience everytime. A nice addition to the town centre. Looks good and all the food options under one roof is very convenient. Bournemouth sure is becoming the place to be come Christmas with the new BH2 complex, the Alpine Christmas Market, Ice skating, The Bournemouth Eye, Coca Cola Truck etc...
9. Cineworld
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By lisabA4602TW - Island of Malta, Malta
As unlimited card users we visit to watch movies at least once a week. Its great value for money. Staff are always friendly and with unlimited use we get to see special screenings too. Some of the cinema rooms have really comfy seats, some need updating. Parking at a big complex can be a bit of a nightmare especially when theres a popular movie in. The only thing I would like to mention about Cineworld is they could do a better job keeping up ontop of the cleanliness of the toilets. A bit of updating wouldnt go amiss.
10. The Majestic Cinema
Art Deco themed community based cinema. Experience film in a more rewarding way at a cinema that truly cares about it customers, or just visit our cafe.
