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Cinema & Theatre

Childrens Cinema & Family Theatre in York. Baby cinema, toddler cinema and places that offer family shows in York are detailed below.

We all deserve to be spoilt and what better way to treat ourselves than a cinema experience like no other. The ViP Experience at Cineworld York is perfect for that long overdue date night, with some great movies to choose from and even more on the way, what better excuse do you need to make a trip to the cinema extra special?

You’ll get to recline and relax in our luxury seats and spend time before the movie in our private lounge. With unlimited cinema eats included, we’ve got your whole night out covered in one ticket!

Book your trip to ViP at Cineworld York now www.cineworld.co.uk/vip

Find us at York Community Stadium, Kathryn Ave, York YO32 9AF


0330 333 4444
customer.services@cineworld.co.uk
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City Screen is York’s picturesque riverside cinema and cafe-bar.  Located in the heart of York and easily accessible by public transport, we offer a varied programme of mainstream and independent movies.   The cinema is fully accessible for people with disabilities, there is a baby-change facility in certain toilets (ask for a key), and the Riverside Café-Bar is welcoming to parents and carers with children.  As well as our regular screenings, we also offer the following weekly child-friendly sessions:

  • Watch With Baby – Wednesdays 11am. For parents/guardians with babies under one year old.
    Pricing is £4.70 (member) £3.70 (retired/student members) and £7.70 (standard). Babies go free!
  • Toddler Time – Fridays 11.30am. 30 minutes of episodes for preschoolers and their carers. Tickets £3.30 for children, free for accompanying adults.
  • Kids’ Club – Saturdays 11am. Tickets £3.30 each.

We also have regular autism-friendly screenings (3rd Sunday of the month), where we strive to create an environment welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities and cognitive disorders. Tickets £3.30.

When films are rated U, PG, or 12A a family ticket (for two adults and two children under 15) is available, except for premium priced screenings.

13–17 Coney Street, York YO1 9QL


020 7326 2649
enquiries@picturehouses.co.uk
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City Screen Pricing and other useful information

Originally not intended as a theatre, the Grand Opera House York has undergone many changes since and is now the county’s biggest fully operational theatre and the home of live entertainment in the region.

The Grand Opera House York is part of the Ambassador Theatre Group and is York’s premier theatre. Hosting touring productions of West End Musicals and Drama, together with Comedians, Opera, & Ballet and not forgetting the fantastic annual pantomime! We look forward to welcoming you.

Grand Opera House York, Clifford and Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW


0333 009 6690
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York Theatre Royal has been producing great drama in the beautiful city of York for over 250 years and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. Each year, the theatre entertains over 200,000 people with its wide variety of performances, events and activities including the much-loved annual pantomime.

With regular shows for children, as well as great value weekly classes for kids (including Crafty Tales run by Story Craft Theatre), one-off family events and an accessible and kid-friendly café, there’s lots to offer families at the theatre.

Starting from as young as 5 years old, right up to 19, York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre programme offers children and young people the opportunity to get great drama training from professional theatre practitioners and artists every week. The sessions take place at the theatre and in partner venues across the city – providing a friendly and welcoming environment for young people to try something new, perform on our stages and get creative!

Find out more about the shows coming up at your local theatre at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk


01904 623568
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Out of York

If you don’t mind travelling that little bit further then don’t forget the Out of York page for Day’s out ideas that little bit further afield.

Everyman Cinema

Baby Club is on Tuesdays.  You can get a ticket, hot drink and cake.

Prices will be announced soon.

Everyman Cinema, Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ
T: 0872 436 9060 (Booking line)

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Joseph Rowntree Theatre has been entertaining York communities for many years. A unique facility with 365 seats and full stage facilities, we host a variety of shows for everyone, from musicals, comedy and plays to live music. Many of our productions are child-friendly, suitable for all the family to enjoy.

T: 01904 501935

The National Centre for Early Music

The NCEM is a wonderful, family-friendly and accessible music venue in the heart of York. We want to get all the family involved in enjoying music together, and run a series of family-friendly concerts, giving children the opportunity to interact with high-quality music and musicians in a relaxed environment.

St Margarets Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL

T: 01904 632220

Vue Cinema – Clifton Moor

Vue York is a 12 screen cinema located within Clifton Moor.

MINI Mornings – From only £2.49 per ticket for adults and children, every Saturday and Sunday morning and every day in school holidays.

Vue York, Clifton Moor Centre, Stirling Road, York, YO30 4XY
T: 08712 240 240

York Barbican

York Barbican is the largest music and arts venue in York, hosting some of the biggest touring acts in the country such as Morrissey, Russell Brand, Little Mix and the UK Snooker Championships.

York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
T: 02023 356 5441

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