

The Palace Cinema
The Palace Cinema in Cinderford is a historic independent cinema in the heart of the Forest of Dean, offering affordable family entertainment with all tickets priced at just £5.40 and no booking fees.
The Palace Cinema | Family-Friendly Cinema in the Forest of Dean
- Location: Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AA
- Suitable for: Families, children, couples and film lovers
- Price: £5.40 per ticket with no booking fee
- Facilities: Two cinema screens, café lounge, refreshments, sofa seating and accessible facilities
- Opening: Showing the latest films 7 days a week
If you are looking for an affordable family day out in the Forest of Dean, The Palace Cinema is hard to beat. This independent cinema is officially the cheapest cinema in Gloucestershire, with every ticket costing just £5.40 and no hidden booking charges.
Located in the centre of Cinderford, The Palace has been entertaining audiences for more than a century. Originally built in 1910, it remains one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas still operating in Britain today.
Despite its historic character, the cinema offers modern technology and comfortable facilities, making it a fantastic place to catch the latest family blockbusters, animated adventures and big-screen releases.
A Historic Cinema Experience
The Palace Cinema combines over 100 years of history with modern cinema technology.
Today the venue features two screens, with seating capacities of 170 and 101. Both auditoriums are equipped with Dolby Digital Cinema projection, surround sound and modern accessibility features.
Visitors can also enjoy the cinema's popular double sofa seats, making family trips and movie nights even more comfortable.
Family-Friendly and Affordable
With low ticket prices and no booking fees, The Palace Cinema is one of the best value family attractions in Gloucestershire.
Whether you are planning a rainy-day activity, a school holiday treat or a family evening out, it offers an affordable way to enjoy the latest films without the high prices often found at larger cinema chains.
Rendez-vous Café Lounge
Before your film, relax in the cinema's Rendez-vous Café Lounge where you can enjoy freshly ground Tchibo coffee, hot chocolate, tea, soft drinks, popcorn and a wide selection of confectionery.
Refreshments can be enjoyed in the lounge area or taken into the cinema screens.
Accessibility
The Palace Cinema works hard to make film-going accessible for everyone.
- Screen 1 offers level access
- Space for up to six wheelchairs in Screen 1
- Infra-red hearing assistance available
- Audio description facilities
- Subtitled screenings available
- Staff can often move screenings to improve accessibility if contacted in advance
Screen 2 is accessed via stairs. Visitors with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the cinema before visiting, as staff may be able to adjust screening locations where possible.
Comfort All Year Round
The cinema benefits from modern air conditioning throughout the building, helping keep audiences cool during summer and warm during winter.
The environmentally friendly air-source heating and cooling system was installed to improve customer comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Why Families Love The Palace Cinema
- One of the oldest cinemas in Britain
- All tickets just £5.40
- No booking fees
- Latest films shown seven days a week
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Comfortable sofa seating available
- Café lounge and refreshments on site
- Excellent value family day out
Looking for more family-friendly things to do in the Forest of Dean? Discover attractions, walks, parks and indoor activities for children across the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |



