Our Story

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester Northgate, wander your way into Chester Picturehouse: a treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a café-bar, not to mention a stunning mural created exclusively for us by artist Murugiah that'll greet you when you arrive. The cinema's dazzling interior design, in enviable shades of pink and blue, gently nods to the perfectly pastel-hued worlds of one of our favourite filmmakers, Wes Anderson – and we've paid just as much careful attention to our Chester home as he does to all his films.

Escape into the very best cinema old and new in our comfortable seats, grab a barista-made coffee or a slice of fresh pizza to enjoy in our cosy spaces, and bring the whole family along with offers and Memberships to make the trip sweeter for cinema-goers of all kinds.


Chester Picturehouse
Unit 10
Hunter Street
Chester
CH1 2AR

Opening Times

The cinema will open at least 15 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 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.

3D films may cost £1.30 extra per person, not including 3D glasses (you can buy these at the cinema for an extra £1, free for Members, or bring your own).

*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    
A family-friendly film every third Sunday of the month
A classic film every last Friday of the month (with interval)

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

Regular ticket prices apply, free for accompanying babies.

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old.

Watch with Baby takes place on Tuesdays at 11.00.

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.


Kids' Club   

The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 11.00. 

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Toddler Time  

Tickets are free for accompanying adults.
Join us on Saturdays and Sundays at for 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   

New and classic films on the big screen where they belong.


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 on Wednesdays and Fridays before 17.00.

Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply. 

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts   

Ticket prices vary.

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 Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.

Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The Chester bus exchange is just a 10 minute walk away from the cinema.
Don't forget to plan ahead.

By Train

The Chester train station is a 20 minute walk away from the cinema.

By Car

Picturehouse validates Car parking tickets for the Northgate Market Car Park to be applied for entries after 6pm, 7 days a week with proof of purchase. It reduces the after 6 pm rate from £4 to £2.50.

Please ask a member of the Picturehouse team and they will help you.


Nearest KIA Charging Station: Monta Hunter Street, CH1 2AR (Type 2)

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