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Outdoor Cinema - Paddington 2 (PG)

Join Purbeck Film Festival in the historic ruins of Corfe Castle for a night under the stars. Settle in for an epic adventure of our favourite charismatic bear. Perfect Bank Holiday weekend viewing.

  • Booking essential

Paddington 2 was the rare instance of a sequel that surpassed its predecessor and since all licences to screen Harry Potter films have been held back this year for the launch of the new TV series, we are sure this popular family film crowd-pleaser will be a perfect swap.

Paddington Brown is contentedly embedded with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, with one mission: to buy Aunt Lucy the most beautiful pop-up book in London for her birthday. When it is stolen and our favourite bear finds himself wrongly convicted and dispatched to His Majesty's pleasure, the Browns must prove his innocence before the real culprit disappears. What follows is a gloriously daft, impeccably crafted caper that somehow manages to be simultaneously a prison comedy, a heist movie and a love letter to London - all without breaking a sweat.

Pre film - YOU ARE ALSO US We are proud to screen the 15 minute dance film You are also Us, directed by Cathy Waller and performed by 15 dancers. It was filmed using ground-breaking drone technology in spectacular National Trust locations around Dorset. The film has been shown in film festivals internationally, picking up awards and honourable mentions and forms part of the You & Us touring triptych from Cathy Waller Company, examining themes of invisibility through photography, dance and film.

Gates open from 7.30 pm to allow you time to pick a perfect place to sit, grab a drink and enjoy a picnic before the film.

Film programme starts 8.30 pm

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £15.00
Child £6.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family (1 A + 3 C)£35.00
Family (2 A + 2 C)£35.00

The basics

Booking number

Call purbeckfilm.com

Accessibility

Access to the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle is step free. Please call 01929 481294 or email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk for any accessibility information and one of the team will be happy to assist.

Meeting point

This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle. Please note the paths to the castle are unlit so torches will be required. The Welcome Centre will not be open on these evenings.

Suitability for children

This is a family friendly event.

What to bring and wear

Dress warmly, bring a blanket, your own seating, a torch and insect repellent is advised.

Other

All ticket sales for this event are being managed by Purbeck Film Festival. For any enquiries please contact 07443 468850 (not for bookings). All updates will be posted on purbeckfilm.com first Cancellations and refunds: We operate a no refund policy. Your ticket will not be refunded if you are unable to come along to a film screening. If you can demonstrate that your booking was made in error, please email info@purbeckfilm.com at the time of purchase. If it is necessary for Purbeck Film Festival to cancel or stop a film in progress for any reason, all tickets will be refunded or another screening of the film offered where possible.

Contact info

Purbeck Film Festival

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