REEL Cinemas

REEL Cinemas is a family-owned, independent cinema operator in the United Kingdom. According to its own corporate history, the circuit operates 16 venues and 88 screens nationwide and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, implying a founding around 2001. Its cinemas are positioned as community-focused venues located "in the heart of the community," offering everything from the latest blockbuster releases to live-streamed theatre, opera and concerts. The company describes itself as a growing cinema circuit anchored in local communities, with a mission to deliver affordable family entertainment and outstanding customer service without compromising quality. Venues are open seven days a week except Christmas Day. The circuit's public-facing website lists locations including Bishop Auckland, Blackburn, Borehamwood, Bridgnorth, Burnley, Chippenham, Chorley, Fareham (Hampshire), Farnham (Surrey), Hull, Morecambe, Port Talbot, Quinton, Rochdale, Wakefield and Widnes. Beyond standard film screenings, REEL Cinemas programmes special strands such as Parent + Baby screenings, Senior Screen, and events, and offers amenities including the REEL Lounge and concessions. It also participates in the Meerkat Movies promotion. The brand emphasises accessibility and community values, and its website provides booking, gift card, private hire and B2B services. REEL Cinemas is privately held and family-owned, distinguishing it from large listed exhibitors. Its identity is built around local presence, value pricing and a welcoming, inclusive environment for a broad range of audiences.

REEL Cinemas is a family-owned, independent UK cinema operator. Its own corporate history states that the circuit will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, which places its founding around 2001. Over that period it has grown into a circuit of 16 venues and 88 screens nationwide, according to the company's "Our Story" page. The brand's development has been anchored in local communities rather than large flagship multiplexes in major city centres. Its cinemas are described as being located "in the heart of the community," and the company positions itself as a growing circuit with a mission to deliver affordable family entertainment and outstanding customer service without compromising quality. Venues are open seven days a week except Christmas Day. REEL Cinemas has expanded its offer beyond standard film programming to include live-streamed theatre, opera and concerts, as well as special screenings such as Parent + Baby and Senior Screen. It also participates in the Meerkat Movies promotion and provides amenities such as the REEL Lounge and concessions. The website lists locations across England and Wales, including Bishop Auckland, Blackburn, Borehamwood, Bridgnorth, Burnley, Chippenham, Chorley, Fareham (Hampshire), Farnham (Surrey), Hull, Morecambe, Port Talbot, Quinton, Rochdale, Wakefield and Widnes. As a privately held, family-owned business, REEL Cinemas operates independently of the large listed exhibition chains. Its stated values emphasise community, inclusivity and an open environment for staff development, and it encourages applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations and people living with disabilities.

• 2026

  REEL Cinemas celebrates its 25th anniversary.

• 2001

  Approximate founding year, based on the company's statement that it will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Affordable family entertainment and community-focused cinema with outstanding customer service.

• Cinema tickets

• Film screenings

• Live-streamed theatre, opera and concerts

• Concessions

• Gift cards

• Private hire

• REEL Lounge

• Unconfirmed

  Reel Cinema cuts Borehamwood ticket prices[4]Reel Cinema下调博勒姆伍德影院票价borehamwoodtimes.co.uk

  Reported: 2020-10-28

  Reel Cinema cut ticket prices at its Borehamwood cinema in a bid to encourage more people to visit.

1. 1REEL Cinemas | The Latest Movies Now Playing | Listings & Ticketsreelcinemas.co.uk
2. 2Our Story | REEL Cinemasreelcinemas.co.uk
3. 3Reel Cinema - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Reel Cinema下调博勒姆伍德影院票价borehamwoodtimes.co.uk