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The Picturedrome Cinema

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A Grade II listed four-screen cinema in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, operating as part of the Picturedrome Cinemas group.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

The Picturedrome Cinema is a historic cinema located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, directly opposite Bognor Regis Railway Station. Originally built in 1885, the building is Grade II listed and now operates as a four-screen cinema equipped with digital projectors and Dolby Digital Surround Sound. It is part of the Picturedrome Cinemas group, a small independent chain of cinemas across southern England that also includes venues in Dorchester, Devizes, Blackwood, Wisbech, Clacton-on-Sea, and Westgate-on-Sea. The cinema offers a mix of mainstream film releases, event cinema, subtitled screenings, sensory-friendly screenings, baby-friendly shows, and children's screenings. It runs a Privilege Scheme for discounts and operates a 24-hour film information line. The venue is committed to accessibility, providing autism and sensory-friendly screenings with reduced volume and low lighting, and it accommodates wheelchair users in designated spaces. As a community-focused independent cinema, The Picturedrome Cinema serves the local area of Bognor Regis and surrounding regions, maintaining its historic character while offering modern projection and sound technology. The building's Grade II listed status reflects its architectural and historical significance. The cinema is currently closed temporarily while working with the local Fire Service to address safety matters and reopen as soon as possible.

History

The Picturedrome Cinema was originally built in 1885 in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England. The building is Grade II listed, indicating its special architectural or historic interest. At some point it was converted into a cinema, and it now operates as a four-screen venue with digital projectors and Dolby Digital Surround Sound. It is part of the Picturedrome Cinemas group, which operates several cinemas in southern England. The cinema is located opposite Bognor Regis Railway Station. As of the official website information, the cinema is currently closed while working with the local Fire Service to reopen. The venue offers a range of screenings including event cinema, subtitled, sensory-friendly, baby-friendly, and kids screenings, and runs a Privilege Scheme for discounts.

  • 1885

    Building originally constructed.

  • Converted into a cinema and later became part of Picturedrome Cinemas group.

Products and positioning

Independent community cinema with historic character and modern facilities.

  • Cinema tickets

  • Event cinema

  • Subtitled screenings

  • Sensory-friendly screenings

  • Baby-friendly screenings

  • Kids screenings

  • Privilege Scheme

  • Gift cards

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