TimeOut - Lynton Cinema is one of the 50 best cinemas in the UK and Ireland 2021
Welcome to the Lynton Cinema
There has been cinematograph entertainment in Lynton and Lynmouth since the time of the great war. The Picturedrome opened in 1916, this not being suitable for sound films, was superseded by the BB Cinema in 1930. This closed in 1961 owing to the death of the owner and the films transferred for the next 38 years on a part-time basis to the Lynton Town Hall; after the retirement of the operator it was decided to return a full-time cinema back to Lynton when the grade II listed former Methodist Chapel became available.
An intimate modern picture palace was created in this building, opening in the spring of 2001, seating only 68 persons, comfortable seats with plenty of leg room has been provided, Dolby SR sound, full air conditioning in the summer months and full central heating in the winter, running as near release films as possible and special presentations throughout the year. Full disabled access and toilet is provided.
Lynton with its population of 2,000 people is as far as we know, the smallest town in the country to have a full time cinema.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
In the summer months, there are generally two performances daily, one for the family and the other for general audiences.
In the winter, one performance nightly at 8.00 p.m. plus a matinee on a Monday afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
The sound system is now full Dolby Digital.
Seats can be booked in advance by calling Lynton Cinema :
Tel: (01598) 753397
The cinema is situated in the centre of Lynton, next to the Town Hall. Parking is either road side or in the nearby Cross Street car park.
A warm welcome awaits you at Lynton Cinema.
& Sons: 120 mins
Plot Synopsis - The estranged sons of a reclusive novelist are called to meet him after he becomes convinced he is about to die. Starring Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton.
No one under 15 is allowed. Photo Id will be required for those who look under 17.
Sun 11/10/2026 - 20:00
Mon 12/10/2026 - 14:30 / 20:00
Tue 13/10/2026 - 20:00
Wed 14/10/2026 - 20:00
Thu 15/10/2026 - 20:00
Coyote vs. ACME: 103 mins
Plot Synopsis - After years of failed attempts to capture the Road Runner, Wily E Coyote has decided that he's had enough and is going to sue Acme Corporation for all the damage their defective products have caused him over the years. Scores 96% on Rotten Tomatoes!
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
Fri 16/10/2026 - 20:00
Sat 17/10/2026 - 14:30 / 20:00
Sun 18/10/2026 - 14:30 / 20:00
Mon 19/10/2026 - 14:30 / 20:00
Tue 20/10/2026 - 20:00
Wed 21/10/2026 - 20:00
Thu 22/10/2026 - 20:00
Shaun the Sheep and the Beast from Mossy Bottom: 90 mins
Plot Synopsis - On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun tries fixing things with science experiments, but it all goes wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods.
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
Fri 23/10/2026 - 14:30
Sat 24/10/2026 - 14:30
Sun 25/10/2026 - 14:30
Mon 26/10/2026 - 14:30
Tue 27/10/2026 - 14:30
Wed 28/10/2026 - 14:30
Thu 29/10/2026 - 14:30
Holy Days: 101 mins
Plot Synopsis - A comedy drama following the story of three nuns in the 1970s trying to save their crumbling convent and a young boy, Brian, who spends time every day with the nuns while trying to process the death of his mother several years ago. Starring Judy Davis and Miriam Margolyes
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
Fri 23/10/2026 - 20:00
Sat 24/10/2026 - 20:00
Sun 25/10/2026 - 20:00
Mon 26/10/2026 - 20:00
Tue 27/10/2026 - 20:00
Wed 28/10/2026 - 20:00
Thu 29/10/2026 - 20:00
Sense and Sensibility: 132 mins
Plot Synopsis - A story of love, family and sisterhood, based on Jane Austen's novel.
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
Fri 30/10/2026 - 20:00
Sat 31/10/2026 - 20:00
Sun 01/11/2026 - 20:00
Mon 02/11/2026 - 14:30 / 20:00
Tue 03/11/2026 - 20:00
Wed 04/11/2026 - 20:00
Thu 05/11/2026 - 20:00