Independent Cinema for Everyone

Tinside

Thank you for booking for Open Air Cinema at Tinside Lido this weekend.

We have put together a set of FAQs to help you plan your evening.

See you there – enjoy the film!

Q. It’s raining – will the event be going ahead tonight?

Yes it will. Please wrap up warm and wear waterproofs. The weather is actually forecast to clear up so let’s keep our fingers crossed for a dry evening.

Q. Can I get a refund if the weather is bad?
A. The screenings go ahead in all but the most severe weather conditions. No refunds will be given.

Q. Will we be watching the film from the pool?
A. You won’t be swimming while watching the film – sorry! The film will be shown on the concrete sun terrace next to the pool (where they sometimes put deckchairs). The pool will not be open for swimming on the evenings of the events.

Q. When/ where can I collect my tickets?
A. If you selected “Leave my tickets at the box office” for the delivery option: We will have a mini box office on site where you can pick up your tickets on the night of the event, from 8pm. Please bring the booking confirmation email or an ID to collect your tickets.
If you selected the Print at Home delivery option, please print your tickets on A4 paper and present them at the Box Office on site on arrival. Alternatively you may show your PDF tickets on your phone.

You should receive your booking confirmation email first, followed by a second email with your PDF tickets attached. The PDF tickets are usually generated and sent straight away after the booking is confirmed.

Q. Will there be any extra tickets available to purchase on the door?
A. This screening is sold out, we won’t be selling tickets on the door.

Q. Do I need to bring a chair/ blankets?
A. We will provide chairs for everyone at the Tinside screenings, and chairs and blankets for VIPs. It can get chilly in the evenings so please make sure you dress warmly – think woolly hats, jumpers, coats, blankets and waterproofs!

Q. What does the VIP ticket include?
A. The VIP ticket includes a glass of prosecco, a packet of Portlebay Popcorn, a blanket, and a chair in the VIP area.

Q. Can I bring alcohol?
A. No. Alcoholic drinks will not be allowed into the event. We will be running a bar for alcoholic drinks. Soft drinks and snacks will be available from the Kiosk at Tinside. The bar is cash-only. Please note there is no ATM machine on site.

Q. Can I bring food?
A. Yes – there are no restrictions on bringing food so feel free to bring a picnic. Tinside will also be running a snack bar.

Q. What time should I arrive?
A. You can arrive any time you like after 8pm. Bring a picnic, or sit and enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down.

Q. What time does the film start?
A. The film will start at 9.15pm when light levels are low enough to project onto the screen.

Q. Is there disabled access?
A. There is lift access from street level to the lido. There are then a few steps up to the sun terrace where the film will be shown, with no lift access.

Q. Are children allowed to come?
A. Children are welcome at the events, so long as they meet the age rating of the film.

Q. Are dogs allowed to come?
A. Dogs are not permitted at Tinside Lido.