Outdoor Cinema in Berkshire 2024
One of our favourite things to do in the summer is go to an outdoor cinema. Sitting on a deckchair, beanbag or picnic rug and enjoying a movie in the great outdoors is such an experience and something that you can do as a couple, with friends or as a family.
I thought it would be nice to put together all the outdoor cinema options across Berkshire to give you some inspiration for a day or night out, relaxing and watching a movie with some of your favourite people.
Open Air Cinema in Berkshire
Stubbings Nursery Walled Garden Cinema
Stubbings Estate, Stubbings Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 6QL
When: 25th and 26th April, 2nd and 3rd May 2024
What’s on: One Life – The Greatest Showman – Barbie – Grease
Abbey Ruins Outdoor Cinema
Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BA
When: 30th August to 1st September 2024
What’s on: Frontier Sapiens Film Festival – Top Gun: Maverick – Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban
Coppa Club – The Swan at Streatley
Streatley-on-Thames, Nr Reading, Berkshire RG8 9HR
When: Various dates, 17th May 2024 to 6th September 2024
What’s on: Top Gun Maverick – Mamma Mia – Pretty Woman – The Great Gatsby
Coppa Club – The Great House at Sonning
Thames St, Sonning, Reading RG4 6UT
When: 11th July and 16th August 2024
What’s on: Wonka and Barbie
Outdoor Theatre in Berkshire
Caversham Court Gardens Open Air Theatre
Church Rd, Reading RG4 7AD
When: 4th August 2024
What’s on: Peter Pan
Reading Abbey Ruins Open Air Theatre
The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading RG1 5HL
When: 17th to 27th July 2024
What’s on: The Importance of Being Earnest
Dinton Pastures usually have a great outdoor cinema offering but don’t seem to be holding any cinema events this year. Luna Cinema and Silent Summer Screenings also usually have dates across Berkshire over the spring and summer but haven’t released dates for this year yet.
Drive In Cinema in Berkshire
Although there were a lot of drive in cinema options available during the pandemic, the majority seem to have ceased since restrictions eased. I can’t find any drive in cinemas in Berkshire this summer but if any come along I’ll make sure I update this post with details.
Cinema Hire in Berkshire
If you can’t find the right option you could always think about hiring an outdoor cinema set up for a garden party or to use at a venue you’ve hired. Here are some of our favourite local suppliers:
I hope that helps you find an event or two near you to enjoy a fantastic outdoor cinema experience over the summer. Just make sure you click through and book tickets well in advance. If you know of any other outdoor cinema options that I’ve missed then please do get in touch and let me know – I’ll add them in as soon as I can. I’ll be updating this post regularly as most events get announced.
If you;re looking for other activities in Berkshire, these articles might help:
- Where to Have Afternoon Tea for Kids in Berkshire
- 17 Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire
- The Best Spa Days in Berkshire
- Where to go Alpaca Walking in Berkshire
- Outdoor Pools in Berkshire
