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The best outdoor cinema in London

The best places to see open-air movies in the capital this summer

Alex Sims
Phil de Semlyen
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Alex Sims
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Phil de Semlyen
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At Time Out we’re big fans of cosying up in our favourite London cinemas and entering a whole new world through the power of projection. But, when the sun’s out and the weather’s at its best, hiding away in a dark, stuffy room isn’t quite as appealing. Thank god then, for outdoor cinemas letting us get our film fix under the stars and with a sweet summer breeze in our hair.

London is home to some brilliant alfresco movie spots, which will be popping up all over the city in 2023, everywhere from docks and parks to rooftops and manicured gardens. There’s something for everyone, from Rooftop Film Club’s 360-degree views at Peckham’s Bussey Building to screens by big historic houses. Basically, if there’s space for a screen, someone is putting one up – and we’re here for it. Welcome to the summer of the big-screen extravaganza.

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Outdoor cinema in summer 2023

This alfresco staple has been going for over a decade now, but its pull shows no sign of waning. Back in two venues, Roof East, Stratford and Peckham’s Bussey Building, it’s got another cargo of crowd-pleasing films to soak in under the stars with panoramas of the London skyline in the background. Expect new releases like ‘Rye Lane’ and ‘The Menu’ as well as evergreen favourites like ‘High Fidelity’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, all served with a side order of wood-fired pizza, gourmet burgers and cocktails delivered direct to your deckchair. 

Tickets start at £16.95, kids at £5.95. 

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