The Royalty is a wee local cinema in Windermere, and seems like a quirky little place. Being a city…read moregirl, I'm normally at the huge multi-plexes, which are pretty one dimensional and soul-less, so I found it a nice experience, as The Royalty has a bit more character about it. We went in the main entrance. There's an old-fashioned ticket seller's booth, but no-one was about. A queue formed, and we all waited and shuffled our feet. Around the foyer, there's a few pictures from ye olde cinema days which were interesting to look at. After a few minutes, an employee appeared on the balcony, and called down to us that the movie was showing on the other screen. Clearly we were a bunch of dummies, although perhaps a sign might have been helpful for customers. To get to the other screen, you leave that bit of the building, walk down the outside of the building and into the other entrance, which we all duly did. In that building, there's another booth, and you get old fashioned paper tickets, which pleased me greatly, for reasons I'm not sure about. You can also buy confectionery. The screen is then straight next to it so no traipsing about. Ideal. The screen room (is that what it's called?) had a bit of a strange feature. It seemed to me that the seats were on a slope. Pretty standard you might say. But sloping the wrong way! Resulting in the seats at the back being lower down than the front. Maybe it was an optical illusion but that's how it seemed to me. There were the usual trailers, and amusing local adverts. Then a guy came out with an old-fashioned ice cream tray round his neck. I really wasn't expecting that! The only thing missing was an advert for Wrestler's hotdogs and a declaration that the non-smoking seats were at the side. Remember that - when you could smoke in a cinema? The usual palaver with the curtains. Lovely gold shiny ones I noticed. Then the movie began. The final quirk that I noticed is that they have put a litter bin right in the middle of the aisle. And people actually used it during the movie. So occasionally, as we were unwittingly sat right next to it, we'd get disturbed by someone thudding litter into it. Bit strange. But also, if you had to evacuate the cinema, it's totally in the way! In summary, a reasonable wee cinema, with some funny little quirks to keep us city girls enthralled.

Great experience nice workers and great popcorn u I went to see shank chi and the legend of the 10…read morerings with my parents beautiful film

Take the previous reviewer with a pinch of salt. The Plaza Cinema has multiple screens and perhaps…read morethe reviewer watched a film in one of the smallest screens, which are admittedly quite bijou. The two largest screens are about the same capacity as your average multiplex and equally well appointed. The cinema has the capacity to show 3D movies and a small bar so you can take a drink into the screening ... not bad for an independent. On the subject of comfort, I am 6' 2" and weigh 115 kilos, so I aint small, and I find the seats as comfy as most other cinemas ... and more comfy than certain big city chains that I won't mention. The seating capacity of the larger screens must be about the same as the Carlisle cinemas (the home of the previous reviewer). And at least you can book your seat so you know where you will be sitting.

The cinema is a independent cinema which is cheaper than most multipex. The screens are not very…read morebig compared to big chains. The seats in the cinema are not very comfy

I love the Dukes Cinema for several reasons…read more When i go to see a movie I don't necessarily want to see the latest blockbuster. And the Dukes has a fine program of arthouse and independent film that just isn't available anywhere else locally. However they do show popular films and have great Sing a Long nights where they show the Sound of Music etc. This cinema isn't about how much popcorn and coke you can ram down your face, it is about watching good films amongst likeminded people. Add to that the fact you can get a drink from the bar and take it in with you and what more could you want. Support this place and other local businesses. The Dukes is one of the things that makes Lancaster a decent place to live in

The movies in UK are a bit different than in the States, but no less fun seeing them with your…read morefriends. We checked out Dead Pool 2 while here, and this was our theatre. Stadium style seating, assigned seats but the seats are small, and don't recline at all. You pay for your ticket and concessions up front at the same counter. You can even get milkshakes there. Though I wouldn't reccommend them, they were awfully sweet, over sweet. The popcorn was alright, and of course I got bottled water because that's what I drink. The previews were entertaining because UK commercials are SO much better and more inventive than US.

For our only real cinema on the island it's not bad really.... Just wish we got more moviesread more

It's not in Castle Douglas. Why do all these Douglas, Isle of Man places pollute castle douglas…read moresearches????

In the words of the Centre's website: "This award winning visitor centre [sic] tells the story of…read morethe connections between Robert Burns and the town of Dumfries. The well-researched exhibition is illuminated by many original documents and relics of the poet." That's all accurate, although I'm not sure what the awards are. The museum is more in-depth than the Burns House, but then again, the two establishments are apples and oranges. Basically, this Centre tells the story of Burns' relationship with Dumfries, and shows you a few cool artifacts along the way, such as Burns' sword, which he was entitled to wear as a member of the Royal Dumfries Volunteers. Admission is free, so this is definitely worth thirty minutes or so to hear the story of Dumfries' most famous resident. There is an audiovisual presentation for a nominal fee, but I skipped it.

A great place to visit for anyone even remotely interested in the works of Robert Burns and, for…read moresomeone like myself, who loves his poetry and was brought up on some of his best-loved songs, it's a real treat. In particular, it tells the story of his last years which were of course spent in Dumfries. A nice modern building with much to see, including original manuscripts, an audio-visual presentation, and a well-stocked gift shop as well. Admission is free too! In the evenings, the centre is a film theatre. I'd love to go back to spend more time there as, the last time I went, we didn't have very long.

This Vue in Carlisle is particularly good considering the majority of multiplex cinemas. There's a…read morenew/furnished feel to it, great facilities and a fair few screens. Considering Carlisle is a small place, the screenings never get very full or rarely do so meaning that you can pretty much have the pick of all the seats - great if you have preference to sitting in a particular area. Refreshments on the pricey side but show me a multiplex which has affordable popcorn and soft drinks. Also, word of warning - if you have a screening in either screen 4/5/6/7 prepare to walk a hell of lot of stairs!

Having long been a cinema fan, I was gutted when the Lonsdale cinema shut down, leaving the…read moreover-priced and un-friendly Vue Cinema as the only cinema in Carlisle. Wanting to see films as they are intended on the big screen, I have found myself going therebut reluctantly. A night out for 2 (for just the tickets) can cost in excess of £12, nevermind any refreshments. And you NEED the refreshments to get through the 20minutes of trailers and adverts before the film even starts. The seats are comfy, and the screens are a decent size. However the staff are not interested in the customers, and the joint queue for both refreshments AND tickets is ridiculous, especially if your film is about to start!