Comparison: Cinemas in Harrogate & beyond - our guide
Harrogate is to get its first brand new cinema for the first time in decades next year when Everyman arrives.
Ripon got a new one in the shape of the Curzon only two years ago.
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But how does this affect movie-goers?
Do the different cinemas in our district offer different things?
Here’s our easy ‘cut out and keep’ guide to local cinemas in our area - in no particular order.
1. Odeon, Harrogate
Founded: 1936. Grade-II listed building.
Status: Part of the UK and Europe’s biggest cinema chain.
Size: 5 screens, total seating 1,048.
Film selection: The big films of the day plus live screenings of ballet, opera, theatre and more. 2D and 3D screenings.
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Hide AdComfort: Choice of standard seating and deluxe seats in multiplex atmosphere.
Food and drink: Sweets, ices, crisps, nacho dips plus soft drinks, coffee and alcoholic drinks.
Prices: Adult £9.95 (peak), £8.45 (off peak). Child £6.95 standard. Upgrades for Premier seats and 3D films.
2. Everyman, Harrogate
Founded: Opening set for Spring/Summer 2016.
Status: Part of independent chain of 11 cinemas nationwide.
Size: 4 screens. Capacity to be announced.
Film selection: Higher end of mainstream cinema with an emphasis on the best independent films and live screenings.
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Hide AdComfort: Intimate and casual with comfy sofa seating and mini-tables for eating.
Food and drink: A full bar. Hot food, including stone-baked pizza and “proper hot dogs.” Retro sweets and snacks. Pizzeria on the premises.
Prices: Prices vary between different venues and times of day. At Leeds, Everyman a standard adult ticket costs £12.80.
3. Curzon, Ripon
Founded: 2013.
Status: Part of independent ‘arthouse’ chain of ten cinemas nationwide.
Size: 2 screens, total seating of 100.
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Hide AdFilm selection: Higher end of mainstream cinema and family films with an emphasis on the best independent films and live screenings.
Comfort: Modern functional seating.
Food and drink: Wine, craft beers, coffee, soft drinks, quality snacks, confectionary. Restaurant on the premises.
Prices: Adult £10.50 (peak) £8.50 (off-peak). Child £7 standard.
4. Ritz, Thirsk
Founded: 1912. One of the oldest cinema in the UK.
Status: Independent, volunteer-run.
Size: 1 screen, total capacity of 204.
Film selection: Recent mainstream movies for all the family, chosen by a selection committee from different age groups who meet monthly.
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Hide AdComfort: Original seating was replaced with improved seating after volunteers took over in 1995. With balcony seating.
Food and drink: Sweets and refreshments in the foyer.
Prices: Adult standard £5 with £4 concessions.
5. Wetherby Film Theatre
Founded: Opened in 1915 as a Raby Picture House. Closed as Rodney Cinema in 1964. Reopened as Wetherby Film Theatre in 1994.
Status: Owned independently by Ray and Irene Trewhitt.
Size: 1 screen, total seating of 136.
Film selection: One film a day. Family fayre, the best mainstream movies and occasional live screenings.
Comfort: Seating has been updated and facilities are reguarly improved.
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Hide AdFood and drink: Licenced bar added in 2012. Competitive confectionary prices.
Prices: Adult standard £8. Book in person or telephone only.
6. Empire, Catterick
Founded: Opens Friday, October 23, 2015.
Status: Part of UK’s largest independently-owned cinema chain with 17 cinemas set up in 2005.
Size: 7 screens, total seating of 848.
Film selection: Bit of everything – plenty of mainstream movies plus classic films, arthouse films and live screenings.
Comfort: Premium seats and normal seats as in multiplexes.
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Hide AdFood and drink: Standard major cinema confectionary but healthy options also available. Quality coffee but customers are permitted to bring own refreshments in.
Prices: Varies from screens and times. Adult £8 (peak), £7 (off-peak). Children & seniors £6 (peak), £5 (off-peak).