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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-abbey-cinema-abingdon-on-thames"><a href="https://theabbey.ac/web">The Abbey Cinema</a>, Abingdon-on-Thames</h2>



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<p>Popcorn? Pah, old news &#8211; try a charcuterie board with a large glass of vino scoffed from the comfort of your cinema chair. <strong><a href="https://theabbey.ac/web">The Abbey</a></strong> in Abingdon takes dinner and a movie to the next level &#8211; if you pre-book the fabulous swingy red chairs set around tables at the front, you can order everything from pizza to fish and chips, all washed down with an impressive drinks list (you can&#8217;t order Taittinger at your local Odeon, just saying). If you’re happy sticking to your bag of Revels, there are traditional rows of seats slightly further back. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://pinewoodcinema.com/">Pinewood Cinema</a>, Iver Heath</h2>



<p>Where better for your date night movie than the iconic Pinewood Studios, where films like <em>Star Wars</em>, Bond, <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> and <em>Jurassic World</em> have all been brought to life? <strong><a href="https://pinewoodcinema.com/">Pinewood Cinema</a></strong>, also known as The John Barry Theatre (named after the James Bond composer, for your pub quiz trivia) is open from Friday to Sunday and has a roster of recent releases. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-corn-exchange-wallingford"><a href="https://www.cornexchange.org.uk/">The Corn Exchange</a>, Wallingford</h2>



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<p>Roll up, roll up to this Grade II listed building dating back to 1856 on the Wallingford marketplace, and inside<strong> </strong>you’ll find <strong><a href="https://www.cornexchange.org.uk/whats-on/categories/film/">The Corn Exchange</a></strong>, a buzzy 175 seat cinema and theatre. There’s a bar selling drinks that you can take to your seat, and if you’re there on a Friday or Saturday between 10am-1pm, there’s tea, coffee and homemade cakes. Movie and a muffin, you can’t beat it. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thelivingroomcinemachippy.co.uk/">The Living Room Cinema</a>, Chipping Norton</h2>



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<p>The Cotswolds’ newest indie cinema is here, boasting two screens with the plushest of chairs (seriously, have you seen those footstools?), a bill of blockbusters, indie films and live events screenings including ballet, opera and gigs, and a café/bar with everything from hot drinks and cakes to cocktails and light bites. Book your tickets and go have a nosy. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-theatre-chipping-norton-chipping-norton"><a href="https://www.chippingnortontheatre.com/">The Theatre Chipping Norton</a>, Chipping Norton</h2>



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<p>Local gem <strong><a href="https://www.chippingnortontheatre.com/">The Theatre Chipping Norton</a></strong> &#8211; AKA The Chippy &#8211; is an arthouse cinema and theatre with a brilliantly eclectic range of films on offer. If you prefer live theatre to the silver screen, then head back come Christmastime for their legendary panto. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-regal-picture-house-henley"><a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/regal-picturehouse">Regal Picture House</a>, Henley</h2>



<p>The original <strong><a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/regal-picturehouse">Regal Picture House</a></strong> opened in 1937 but was demolished to make way for a Waitrose in 1993. If that makes you weep, fear not &#8211; just four years later, a new picture house was built with the interiors echoing the Art Deco original; think sweeping curves, polished chrome fittings, grand floor-to-ceiling window and a sweeping staircase. With three screens, you’re spoilt for choice with five or six movies to choose from each day. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-ultimate-picture-palace-east-oxford"><a href="https://uppcinema.com/">The Ultimate Picture Palace</a>, East Oxford&nbsp;</h2>



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<p><strong><a href="https://uppcinema.com/">The Ultimate Picture Palace</a></strong> is also picture perfect, with its Art Deco styling and original box office window dating back to 1911 opening onto the street. This community-owned indie cinema has a single screen and shows a mishmash of independent, mainstream, foreign language and classic films. There’s a bar too for your drinks and snacks. Don’t be late though &#8211; there’s no ads and only a couple of trailers before the film gets underway. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-phoenix-picture-house-oxford"><a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/phoenix-picturehouse">Phoenix Picture House</a>, Oxford&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>Built in 1920, <strong>Phoenix Picture House </strong>today is a cool, kitsch space in stylish Jericho. The first of the Picture House family of cinemas, it’s got two screens, a friendly upstairs bar and loads of <a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/phoenix-picturehouse/information">regular events and free clubs</a>. Children will love the Saturday morning Kids Club, and there’s Toddler Time and Watch with Baby options too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-film-place-buckingham"><a href="https://www.thefilmplace.org.uk/">The Film Place</a>, Buckingham</h2>



<p>Buckingham’s community indie cinema <a href="https://www.thefilmplace.org.uk/">The Film Place</a> has made the theatre at the University’s Vinson Building its home. It has a tuck shop selling sweets, ice cream and soft drinks (and occasionally wine!), and the nearby parking is free &#8211; bonus. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://thamecinema.org.uk/">Thame Cinema For All</a>, Thame</h2>



<p>Run by a team of film-loving locals, <strong>Thame Cinema</strong> only has a few screenings per month so you’ll want to snap up tickets pronto and keep your eyes on the roster. All films start at 8pm, apart from on Sundays when it’s 7pm, doors open 30 minutes before each film and admission is £6 per person.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-everyman-gerrards-cross"><a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/venues-list/x06sk-everyman-gerrards-cross">Everyman</a>, Gerrards Cross</h2>



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<p>A trip to the <strong><a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing">Everyman</a></strong> is always a treat. It’s a chain but it doesn’t feel like one, with the manager welcoming guests and introducing the film before each screening. Your only challenge is not to nod off &#8211; not that easy when the chairs and sofas are so comfy (they come complete with cushions, foot rests and cosy blankets). There’s a place for your tipple of choice too and food can be delivered to your seat (before the movie starts). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-everyman-marlow"><a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/">Everyman</a>, Marlow</h2>



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<p>Marlow’s <strong><a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/">Everyman</a> Cinema</strong>, which has been undergoing works for the last three years, has had its opening date pushed yet again &#8211; but is hopefully slated for an opening night this autumn. Located in the old Market Hall building on the high street, there’ll be two cinema screens over two floors and a restaurant too. Watch this space for an opening night announcement!</p>


Pass the popcorn! Best indie cinemas in Bucks and Oxon

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