Starlight Cinema: The Grinch
Visitors sit back and relax as the holiday movie The Grinch plays out on the curved screen under the stars of the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase for the screening. The evening also serves as a fundraising event for the educational charity Wonderseekers.
What to Expect
Watch the holiday movie under the stars inside the Planetarium.
Event Details
Duration
The Grinch runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Food & Drink
Popcorn, bar snacks and drinks are available to purchase, subject to availability.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of festive films
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult £10, Child £8, Carers and under 3s free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Doors open at 5:15pm; the movie starts at 5:45pm.
- Parking: A private car park is reserved for Science Centre visitors; Blue Badge bays are available, including bays with level access to the entrance.
- Accessibility: The Planetarium features wheelchair spaces, lighted stairs, and allows visitors to move around or step in and out.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive for the 5:15pm evening reopening; the film starts at 5:45pm, giving you time to get settled before the screening.
- Choose your seat with the curved screen in mind, as some positions may have obscured viewing angles.
- Keep children with an adult throughout the event, as unaccompanied children are not permitted.
- Book daytime general admission separately if you want to explore the Science Centre before the evening screening; the cinema ticket does not include it.
- Feel free to move around or step outside and return during the screening; the Planetarium is not completely dark and stair lights remain on.
Special Events & Promotions
- Carers and children under 3 enter free.
- Daytime Science Centre admission is not included; book general admission separately if you want to visit during the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are children welcome at the screening?
Yes. Every child attending must be accompanied by an adult.
How long does the film run?
The Grinch runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Can I move around during the film?
Yes. The Planetarium is not super dark, and you can leave and come back in.
Are snacks and drinks available?
Popcorn, bar snacks and drinks are available to purchase, subject to availability.
Will every seat have a clear view of the screen?
The film is shown on a curved screen, so some seats may have obscured viewing angles.
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