Our Story

First opened in 1937, the Regal cinema was redeveloped as a two-screen ABC movie theatre in 1972 and operated as such until it closed in 1997. The site was taken on by Wetherspoons and reopened in 1999, with a pub on the ground floor and the three-screen Arts Picturehouse taking over the remaining space. The opening of the Arts Picturehouse coincided with the closure of the Arts Cinema in Market Passage, which had previously been the home of art-house cinema in Cambridge. Since then the Arts Picturehouse has championed art-house and repertory film, and plays host to the annual Cambridge Film Festival.

Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge
38–39 St Andrew's Street
Cambridge
CB2 3AR

Opening Times

The cinema will open 30-minutes before the start of the first film each day.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices vary. Please check the specific film and time you are interested in attending for prices.

Please note that peak or altered pricing may apply for certain films, special events and holiday periods. More information on pricing is available in our FAQs and Terms & Conditions.

We may add an 85p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.

*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.


Happy Mondays

All day every Monday (excluding bank holidays), you can enjoy great value tickets with Happy Mondays.

Picturehouse Members get to save even more. Please check Monday listings for details.


Clubs & Groups

Relaxed Screenings

Relaxed screenings are specially designed to make cinema-going easier and more accessible to those who may need additional support when they visit. These screenings are ideal for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, those living with dementia, and their families, friends, and carers, but all are welcome.

Relaxed screenings will show films without adverts or trailers. Lights are left on low, the volume is reduced, and the audience is free to move around and take breaks from the screen whenever needed.

We typically show:        
A new release every second Monday of the month    

Whilst we do our best to ensure these screenings happen consistently, please note that on occasion the regular slot may change. Make sure to check local listings ahead of your screening.


Watch with Baby 

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old. Watch with Baby takes place on Wednesdays (times may vary).

Babies go free. Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.


Kids' Club  

The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 11.00. Doors open at 10.30. Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Toddler Time 

Tickets are free for accompanying adults.

Join us Saturdays and Sundays at 11.00 for 30 minutes of episodes for preschool children and their parents and carers. A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema! Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Discover / Rediscover   

Classic films back on the big screen where they belong. Click here for upcoming shows.


Silver Screen   

Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s. Enjoy discounted tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at our Silver Screen shows.

Silver Screen runs Tuesdays & Thursdays before 17.00. Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts   

Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.


U25 

U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE.  Members have access to discounted tickets at any time when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.




Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The following bus routes run close to the cinema: Trumpington Park & Ride, Madingley Road Park & Ride, 7, 8, 1, 3, 75.

By Train

The nearest train station Cambridge railway station (20-minute walk).

For up-to-date travel information, please visit nationalrail.co.uk.

By Bike

Cycling in Cambridge is one of the best ways to see the city.

To plan your route to our cinema by bike, you can download a map of cycle routes here.

Find information about hiring a bicycle or e-bike here.

By Car

Only multistorey car parks and nearby paid street parking are available.

Nearest KIA Charging Station: The Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, CB1 1LY (Type 2)

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