I must agree with marthfarquhar in most areas, except for the 5 star rating…read more It does have the potential to earn 5 stars but it needs to become used for more than just films in order to have a lifespan of more than a couple of years.

This is a great little cinema that tends to show the sort of films that don't get screened in the…read moremainstream multiplexes that cater for hoodie-wearing "yoof" (which is good, because the audience here is what you get when all the chattering, phone-fiddling, sweet-rustlers have gone to see Yet More Formulaic Hollywood Action Dross 4: The Next Sequel! at Cineplex Planet "R" Us). Ipswich Film Theatre closed down due to dwindling audiences a few years ago. A commercial chain took it over for a little while but, fortunately, soon left and moved on as they couldn't make enough money from the place. A group of cinephiles founded the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust and did a deal with the owners of the site (Ipswich Borough Council) and, staffed by volunteers, the place now offers the good people of Ipswich a reasonable range of independent, alternative, European and non-mainstream films three evenings a week. There are two cinemas: the larger one has had a cheap 'n' cheerful refit. While the new seats aren't the most comfortable seats in the world (or even in the Corn Exchange for that matter), you can get by for a couple of hours. The smaller cinema is an absolute treasure. Its tiny (it seats about 40) and the seats are very comfortable. There's an under-used area adjacent to the small cinema that is wasted (it should be a coffee bar) and there are two bars in the building but, shamefully, neither is open to serve a pint of real ale to accompany the real cinema. Overall, this is the kind of venue that needs a University film society to give it a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants: it should be open six evenings a week with the odd all-nighter schlock fest, along with decent beer and reasonable food on sale (anyone remember the wonderful days--and nights!--of The Scala at Kings Cross before it had to close?)

Now been re-named as cineworld, this is the only cinema in Ipswich. Its really quite tacky and the…read morescreens are always breaking. For those living in ipswich, there no other alternative which is a shame. Its fairly expensive too, especially for food in there.

A nice little gem stuck in this smaller town in Suffolk, close to the quay and in walking distance…read morefrom many restaurants not to mention the attached theatre restaurant. There are only one screen that is more a stage with a white back drop but it does feel authentic and the seats and sound are to an expectable level. However when first walking in there is a slight smell of feet but you soon get use to it and see it as an authentic quirk. All in all the people are friendly and the location are ideal especially in summer. Be aware there are parking charges and it can not be claimed back like some other cinema complexes.

Brilliant little theatre. Seating nicely placed with plenty of legroom. There are 2 box's which are…read moreusually the same price as the circle and holds about 6 people in each one, so great for family or friends to sit together. There is an inhouse cafe and bar which is open during the day and evenings if there is a performance. This theatre is one of 13 designed by david Fisher and build around East Anglia. I don't know if any more are still standing. This one was first opened in 1828. You will see many historic items on display recovered during restorations and the orriginal (reconstructed) pit in the atmospheris cellar. There is an unusually broad programme of arts events and reasonable prices and consessions with tickets easily booked on line. The theatre is also used as a cinema.

Great little theatre. Well worth a visit. Varied and entertaining shows.read more

I love this cinema so much, it's small, private and cosy. This cinema also has the added bonus of a…read morewaitress service to your seat depending on what seats you have booked.

Great cinema, you feel very much at home on the sofa's enjoying your film, can even go to the bar…read morefor a glass of wine etc

This cinema is clean with very comfortable seats. The cinema offers free parking in the nearby…read moremulti-storey. Food and drink are overpriced, even for a cinema. We have seen two 'premieres' there through SKY. On both occasions we enjoyed it.

Located down the Riverside complex which is close to the train station in the city. They offer four…read morehours free parking when watching a movie with them. You need to have your ticket validated before leaving the cinema and is only if you are lucky enough to get a space in the multi storey parking lot linked to the site. It's the best cinema in the city with fourteen screen showing blockbusters and occasional art house films. They have new technology in the form of digital projection, a new bar which offers hot bar snack food as well as a vip open for those willing to pay a bit more for the relaxed atmosphere of a private bar prior to the movie. Ben and Jerry's ice cream is served in all the usual chocolatey flavours along with waffles cookies and coffee.

I've only been to this place as a cinema, it's the only independent one in Ipswich that I know of,…read moreso you get more of a choice than the usual trash on offer at the multiplexes. Slightly less comfort than the latter, but more charm! Nice basement bar area. Ticket office is in a separate part of the building, around the corner, which is slightly strange.

Yes, it's a bit dated and seems like nothing has changed since it was closed all those years ago,…read morebut it's nice for a small town to have a cinema. It does all it needs to do and has a good selection on films on for the size.

At last a dedicated cinema in Haverhill, and a nice size one as well. Five screens and about 900…read moreseats. It has a big foyer, but does not have any ticket booths you need to pre book tickets or buy them from the popcorn counter. This is generally not a problem but at busy times can lead to big queues. They offer a Juniors club on Saturday mornings were you get to see a kids film that is not a current movie for only a £1 for kids and adults, which is a great bargain and a great way to keep the kids entertained for a morning.

they kicked me out for being on my phone i explained i was messaging my dad whom is in hospital…read morethen rudely talked to me and threw me out

Terrible customer service after manager at Redditch refused us entry during the opening adverts and…read morethen tried to have security throw us out. Instead security were fed-up with the behaviour of the manager and asked us to complain to the company Vue and the shopping centre. CS gave me 2x free tickets (worth £5 given Meerkat 2-4-1) which ran out during Covid so never used and CS refused to re-send.