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Rex Cinema Wilmslow

📍 Wilmslow, North West

★4.8(618 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Historic Art Deco cinema in Wilmslow, originally opened in 1936 and fully restored in 2019. Features plush seating, state-of-the-art projection and sound, drinks served in proper glassware, and a stylish bar.

✓ Art Deco building✓ Plush seating✓ Real glassware✓ Bar available✓ Intimate atmosphere
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★★★★★Featured review by Teddy's mum

First time of visiting this cinema & I found it excellent. The seating in the ballroom cinema was comfy & spacious. Space to put drinks too. Nice & quirky place with a bar & food available.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with older children who appreciate a quieter, more refined cinema experience away from multiplex crowds. The comfortable seating and unhurried atmosphere make it well-suited to special occasions. The bar and premium drinks service add to the occasion for accompanying adults.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The Ballroom cinema screen offers the most spacious seating option
⏰Drinks are served in real cups and glasses — a detail worth enjoying
đŸŽŸī¸Book seats in advance as the intimate format means capacity is sparse
🚗The bar is open before screenings and is worth arriving early for

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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618 Google reviews

Comfortable and spacious seating40%
Beautiful Art Deco restoration35%
Premium drinks in real glassware15%
Intimate exclusive atmosphere10%
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Teddy's mum

2 months ago

★★★★★

“First time of visiting this cinema & I found it excellent. The seating in the ballroom cinema was comfy & spacious. Space to put drinks too. Nice & quirky place with a bar & food available.”

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Nilufar Egamova

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Very beautiful cinema, thank you very much for having us! Will be coming back for more!”

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David James

a month ago

★★★★★

“A great cinema. Well maintained building. Excellent staff.”

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Lisa Little

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Beautifully restored Art Deco cinema with a real luxurious feel, lovely, comfortable seats and a nice area to relax and have a drink before the film, a much nicer and romantic experience than the usual chain cinemas, it definitely gets mine and my husbands vote!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Rex Cinema Wilmslow is a meticulously restored Art Deco building dating from 1936. The auditorium features plush seating with integrated cup holders and proper drink placement areas. Drinks are served in real cups and glasses rather than disposable containers. The bar operates before screenings and during intervals. Both mainstream and independent films are programmed. The Ballroom cinema screen is the largest and most spacious of the venue's options.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday17:00 – 23:00
Wednesday17:00 – 23:00
Thursday17:00 – 23:00
Friday14:00 – 00:00
Saturday14:00 – 00:00
Sunday11:00 – 23:00

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