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SOLD OUT Outdoor cinema: The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U)

Step into the adventures of the Gruffalo and Stick Man on the big screen.

  • Booking essential

This event has sold out.

Fri 17 Jul | Gates 10am | Film 11am-12pm

An amazing family outdoor cinema experience with a double bill of brilliant Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler animations.

Bring a blanket or camping chair (and of course a picnic) and watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo & Stickman on a giant open-air cinema screen.

Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.

*Both films are included in the ticket price.

Please be aware that there is a 10-minute walk between the carpark and the north lawn where the film is being screened. You'll need to make sure you can comfortably carry all your belongings. Assistance dogs only are welcome.

WatchWord smart glasses display subtitles for Deaf and hard of hearing guests. Availability is limited - to reserve a pair, please email help@adventurecinema.co.uk in advance of the event.

You can book tickets by clicking on the “Check Availability” button which will redirect you to an external website. National Trust are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

Tickets are non-refundable. However, if an event is postponed and rescheduled and you inform Adventure Cinema within 14 days that you are unable to make the rescheduled date, you will be refunded in full.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Standard Under 1 Years FREE£0.00
All Standard Under 12s (incl. £1.05 fee)£9.80
All Standard (incl. £1.39 fee)£12.89
All Premium (incl. £1.63 fee)£15.13
All Director's View+Treat Bag+Blanket (incl.£3.91 fee)£36.41

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Blankets£8.95
Snacking Treat Bag£12.95

The basics

Booking number

Call This event must be booked online.

Accessibility

The event is held on flat ground with short grass and is approx. 500m from the car park along a flat, wheelchair-accessible path. There will be accessible toilet facilities on-site. WatchWord smart glasses display subtitles for Deaf and hard of hearing guests. Availability is limited - to reserve a pair, please email help@adventurecinema.co.uk in advance of the event.

Meeting point

Show tickets at Visitor Reception and follow the main garden path up to The Vyne's north lawn. Please have your tickets ready to scan as you arrive at the north lawn.

Suitability for children

Rated U

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather - there is no shade on the north lawn where these films are being screened. Unless you have a Premium/Director's View ticket, you'll need to bring your own camping chair.

Other

Premium Tickets include the hire of a luxury deckchair in a prime position. Director's View Tickets include director's chair seating in the front row, Adventure Cinema Treat Bag filled with delicious snacks and a cosy blanket which is yours to take home.

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