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 Surrey 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 Surrey
Priory Park, Reigate – Luna Cinema
Priory Park, Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7RL
When: 29th June 2023 to 1st July 2023
What’s on: Elvis – Top Gun: Maverick – Grease
Book here
Guildford Cathedral Open Air Cinema – Luna Cinema
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7UP, UK
When: 18th to 20th August 2023
What’s on: Elvis – Dirty Dancing – Romeo + Juliet
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Wimbledon Open Air Cinema – Luna Cinema
Wimbledon Park, Home Park Road, Wimbledon SW19 8AU
When: 22nd to 24th June 2023
What’s on: The Devil Wears Prada – Top Gun: Maverick – Moulin Rouge
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Cheam Open Air Cinema – Silent Summer Screenings
Cheam Recreation Ground, Tudor Close, Sutton, Surrey SM3 8QS
When: 1st June 2023
What’s on: Dirty Dancing
Godalming Open Air Cinema – Silent Summer Screenings
The Burys Field, The Burys, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1HR
When: 3rd and 4th August 2023
What’s on: Bridget Jones Diary and School of Rock
Guildford Open Air Cinema – Silent Summer Screenings
Stoughton Recreation Ground, Worplesdon Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 9RS
When: 24th August 2023
What’s on: Cool Runnings
Kew Gardens Open Air Cinema – Luna Cinema
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2DF
When: 30th August 2023 to 3rd September 2023
What’s on: Frozen Sing-a-long – Avatar: Way of the Water – Moana – Strange World – Everything Everywhere All At Once – Encanto Sing-Along – Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle – The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long – Minions: The Rise of Gru – Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical – Top Gun: Maverick – Paddington – Puss In Boots: The Last Wish – Star Wars: A New Hope
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Hampton Court Palace – Luna Cinema
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
When: 3rd to 6th August 2023
What’s on: Elvis – Moulin Rouge – Top Gun: Maverick – The Great Gatsby
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Nutfield Priory – Adventure Cinema
Nutfield Priory, Nutfield Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EL
When: Friday 23rd June 2023 to Sunday 25th June 2023
What’s on: Elvis – Dirty Dancing – Top Gun Maverick
Guildford Open Air Cinema – Silent Summer Screenings
Onslow Recreation Ground, Wilderness Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7QP
When: 20th and 21st July 2023
What’s on: Dirty Dancing and Ghostbusters
Outdoor Theatre in Surrey
Painshill Park Outdoor Theatre
Painshill, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE
When: Various dates from 3rd June 2023 to 26th August 2023
What’s on: Robin Hood Adapted by Oliver Gray – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare – Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen – The Merry Wives of Windsor – Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet – The Ugly Duckling
Hatchlands Park Outdoor Theatre
East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
When: 25th August 2023
What’s on: The Wizard of Oz
Book here
Many National Trust sites have outdoor cinema so it’s worth checking their website. Polesden Lacey is one of our favourite outdoor film venues when it’s running!
Harlequin Outdoors Theatre
Castle Grounds, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9PU
When: Various dates, 29th May 2023 to 10th September 2023
What’s on: Various Shows
Morden Hall Park Outdoor Theatre
Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JD
When: Various dates, 30th May 2023 to 11th August 2023
What’s on: Various Shows
Drive In Cinema in Surrey
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 Surrey this summer but if any come along I’ll make sure I update this post with details.
Cinema Hire in Surrey
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.
Maria hughes says
I love an outdoor cinema! The first one we ever went to was in Gran Canaria and it was amazing it had leather sofas, blankets, fairy lights, plus of course we were on holiday so it felt more magical!
I’ve a couple of weekends down you way soon so bookmarking this!