Outdoor cinema North West 2025
The summer is here and it can be a real treat to enjoy the warmer evening with a trip to an outdoor cinema to enjoy a classic film. There are loads of options for outdoor cinema North West England so I’ve rounded them up here to help you find the right one for you. Find more Things to do with kids in the North West summer 2024 here.
Not all of these outdoor cinemas will be right for children. There are also options for screening for couples and groups of friends with moon lit films that often start at sunset. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and remember it may drop cooler after dark so pack some layers!
If you know any outdoor cinema that I haven’t included, please do drop me an email at info@northwestforkids.co.uk
Outdoor cinema Cheshire 2025
There are lots of different options in Cheshire so I have put together a guide all of its own. Read it here – Outdoor cinema Cheshire.

Outdoor cinema Liverpool 2025
The Reader, Calderstones park have a range of films on on selected dates from 30th July – 28th August 2025.
Find all the films here – Outdoor Cinema The Reader
Outdoor cinema Manchester 2025
I’ve found a few different places in and around Greater Manchester so I’ve created a separate guide just for this area. You can read it here – Outdoor Cinema Manchester

Outdoor cinema Lancashire 2025
Outdoor cinema at Fairhaven Lake
Where – Fairhaven Lake, Inner Promenade, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 1BD
Grease! (PG) – 19th July 2025
Wicked (PG) – 19th July 2025
The Goonies (PG) – 18th July 2025
Hot food and drinks will be on sale, paid parking is available. Dogs welcome. You can also take your own food and drink.
Book here – Outdoor Cinema Lytham | Open Air Cinema
Outdoor cinema Cumbria 2025
Adventure Cinema – Lowther Castle
Where – Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH
When – 6th – 8th June 2025
The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long (PG), Mamma Mia! Extrabbaganza, The Gruffalo/Stick man (U), Moana 2 (U), Pretty Woman (15).
Screenings take place on the esplanade in front of the castle. Free on-site parking is available.
Food and drink available to buy. Picnics welcome.
Book here – Lowther Castle | Outdoor Cinema in Cumbria

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More summer events and family days out in North West England
Find the best paddling pools and splash parks across the North West here – Outdoor paddling pools and splash parks in the North West
Another classic family day out in the summer is fruit picking. Find out where you can go across our region here – Pick your own farms in North West England.
Find more events happening this summer here – Family events North West
Find loads of great Outdoor theatre North West here.
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