Screen25
📍 London, Greater London
A volunteer-run community cinema in South Norwood with monthly Saturday family screenings including kids' packs. Films run 3–4 months after wide release. Bench seating is firm — cushions help.
Helpful staff, good ambiance, good selection of films. Would highly recommend this community cinema. Wide selection of alternative snacks .. you may be advised to take cash as a back up to card, as on odd occasions the internet let's the card machine down! This does not affect the movie however.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families who value community atmosphere and regular monthly film events over catching the latest releases. The kids' packs add genuine value to family screenings, and the food selection — particularly the pies — draws repeat visitors. Bring cushions for the bench seating and cash as a backup for card payments.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Smiler
5 years ago
“Helpful staff, good ambiance, good selection of films. Would highly recommend this community cinema. Wide selection of alternative snacks .. you may be advised to take cash as a back up to card, as on odd occasions the internet let's the card machine down! This does not affect the movie however.”
Tim Coales
6 years ago
“Excellent! Using the great A/V facility in the Harris Academy South Norwood, the dedicated, friendly, team running this venture bring something special to the community. Recommended experience.”
Elisha Ovia
7 years ago
“Love this place. Great cinema, shows a good mix of films and has really welcoming food and great pies too! Go for the films and the pies!”
Steven Lau
6 years ago
“Easy to book tickets online or at the door and they take card payments. A nice selection of snacks and drinks to buy in the reception area and also some tables and seating. Screen and audio are fine. All tickets purchased with unallocated seating but plenty of choice. Bench seating in the cinema is comfortable enough. A good selection of screenings including family films every month on a Saturday including old favourites and recent releases. Order in advance for children's packs at the family screenings - contains a drink, sweets, popcorn and fruit bites - really good value. A great little independent cinema run by a friendly group of staff.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Screen25 operates from Harris Academy South Norwood, run by a dedicated volunteer team. Monthly Saturday family screenings include kids' packs with drinks, snacks, and fruit. The reception area has tables, seating, and a wide snack selection including pies from a local pie company. Films typically arrive 3–4 months after wide release. Seating is bench-style — comfortable viewing is improved with cushions. Card machines occasionally drop when internet is unreliable.
