Old films showing on here mainly, rarely new ones but really nice atmosphere and the staff are…read morealways friendly enough. Rarely packed so much more relaxed. Prices a bit expensive I think but still a nice place to go. Better to bring snacks with you as theirs are very pricey as well as the drinks costing a fair bit. If there is a panto on or a new show then it is packed so be prepared to arrive earlier. The seats are dead uncomfortable though so bring a pillow if you need it. Usually find the back seats go first as they have more leg room, so arrive earlier if you want those seats.

This is a first class local cinema/theatre. Shows some of the new releases at the same time as all…read moreof the other cinemas in the country. Often has one night stage shows - Ken Dodd rates it as his favourite theatre. Owned by the Council who can't yet afford to have 3D installed - I'm told it costs £80.000. Smart and classy inside. Nice foyer/coffee bar.

From the exterior this cinema looks pretty good, the inside is the same, very spacious, and lots of…read morechoice of refreshments, whether you want an alcoholic drink or just a coke. The is an ice cream bar, as well as a shop selling all things sweet. The only downside really is the price of everything. I know cinemas have a reputation for being a lot of money, but this is the most expensive one i have been to before. The only way you could really get your moneys worth is if you went to the cinema more than a few times a month then you could get an unlimited pass. otherwise its an expensive night out. On the other hand the actual screen are very good, seats are the comfiest I have ever seen in a cinema.

Cineworld is your average cinema. It has the usual high priced snacks: pick 'n' mix, popcorn,…read moredrinks, ice-creams and bagged sweets. They also have a lovely Ben & Jerry's ice-cream counter that serve sundaes and gorgeous ice-cream milkshakes. If you're going in the late afternoon/evening on a popular day (e.g. Fridays, weekends or Orange Wednesdays) then there can be quite a long queue for tickets but it moves quite quickly. There's plenty of leg room but the floor can get messy/sticky so be careful about putting your handbag under your seat (mine got covered in chocolate sauce once!) There's a bar upstairs but during busy times the seating is very limited.

This very new cinema is modern & spacious. Good sound & picture quality, seating is vip or normal,…read moreboth comfortable. A number of eating establishments within the complex

Standard multiplex cinema, conveniently located within the food court. Avoid the nachos.read more

I only want to give it 5 stars because my dad used to work here and he passed away when I was 10!…read moreWe always got along with every staff member and had a laugh I'll always miss him and every time I go to the metrocentre and see the odeon I will always remember his big smile when I used to run up to him while he was working and giving him a hug and kiss never knowing that it would be my last ever time doing it

The Vue cinema, a large modern cinema from the chain of Vue cinemas - pretty much a rising chain…read moreover the last few years. It is quite confusing to get to as you almost appear to be driving past it to get into it so if you're a driving visitor to the area I would recommend looking up the route before you go. The cinema is a really big complex right near a pizza hut. The area it's built on looks really modern with big sandy stones. Parking is free. Inside it's pretty much like other vue cinemas, a huge blue decorated entrance room with the big pink neon signs and a door to the left which direct you through to the screens. The prices aren't really that cheap for the area - there are cheaper cinemas in Middlesbrough but of course that's a little out of the way so you might be better saving on petrol costs! I think it's around £6 for a student ticket which is what I get and a bit more for adult prices. The vue cinema has a really cool aura to it once you go through to the screens - the lights are all dimmed and each screen is indicated by a large bright pink neon number. Beware though - some of the screens are hidden round bits of protruding wall. The screens are all really nice with the seats arranged so that each row is much higher than the next in order for people who a tiny to be able to see! There are also some boosters you can use for particularly small children who might struggle to see. The actual screen is massive so I would advise not sitting near the front. Refreshements aren't cheap but you can't take in your own. Overall it's a bit expensive for me and I only tend to go if its for a specific reason.

Nice clean good value for money only complaint was its quite a cold cinemaread more

Great local development in the heart of Hawick, containing the local tourist info centre, a…read morebeansene cafe and the local cinema also doubling as the local music centre. The cafe has a great spot right above the local river, a glass display area extends out over the river so you can sit out above the water and feel warm no matter what the weather

OK, first of all, just to clear up any confusion here. There are two businesses within the same…read morebuilding, a community cinema upstairs and a JD Wetherspoon pub downstairs, both handily using 'The Forum' in some way within their name! For movies it's the left hand set of doors, for mojitos you'll want the ones to the right. This review is of the cinema itself, not the pub below, which actually takes up part of the old cinema, just to add to the confusion... Built in 1937, The Forum Cinema is now under the ownership of the Hexham Community Partnership, who operate this gorgeous, classic venue for the benefit of the local community - it's the only cinema in the whole of Tynedale. You're hopefully familiar with the Tyneside Cinema in central Newcastle (another great independent cinema BTW), with it's comfy seats that actually have legroom, where you can still take drinks into the cinema, with its oldy-worldy feel to the place, a bit of gilt edging here and there, slight faded grandeur. Well, I think it is fair to say The Forum Cinema is Hexham's equivalent, albeit on a smaller scale. Having only one screen, the schedule does tend to be limited to one movie per week, so you might be waiting to see if there's something which is to your liking. It does also host special showings of other documentaries, arts films etc. from time-to-time. The Forum also hosts the national programme of live National Theatre and operatic productions, broadcast from other major venues (such as London, New York), which is brilliant thing to have in a market town like Hexham. As well as the cinema, you can also drop into Scott's cafe, where they serve up drinks, cakes, wine and beers, plus your usual cinema snack offerings. Scott's cafe also displays various art exhibitions and the occassional live music sessions, I feel this is a little bit of a hidden gem, where you can escape for a little while instead of heading to a branded coffee shop. Whilst there is always going to be more choice of movies at the big corporate chain cinemas through in Newcastle, there is something about the quaint individualness of The Forum Cinema that really appeals. A great little place that us Hexhamites are fortunate to have indeed.

A wonderful experience: the place must have hardly changed in almost a century, and it's kept all…read moreits charm intact. There isn't the biggest choice compared to multiplexes, to be honest, but they do their bit and show enough films, concerts and plays that you'll definitely find something tempting if you spend more than a few days in town. Everybody seems to wind up on the balcony, which makes for a great, cosy atmosphere. Free tea and coffee, too.

From the owner: State-of-the-art sound and projection of new releases, art-house movies and live-streamed…read morebroadcasts of theatre, opera and ballet in a gem of a century-old traditional picture house.