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Cottage Road Cinema first opened its doors as Headingley Picture House on 29th July 1912 and we’re incredibly proud to have been entertaining Headingley for over a century. We’re the oldest cinema in Leeds and possibly the oldest continuously operating independently owned cinema in the UK. While many cinemas of a similar age have experienced […]
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This week we’re revisiting three of the headline films from last night’s Academy Awards. If you missed this year’s winners in the cinema – or would simply like to experience them again – this is your week. Experience for yourself what makes these films worthy of their accolades by seeing them on the big screen […]
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We are pleased to announce that our managing director, Charles Morris, has been awarded an MBE in the 2026 Honours List for “Services to cinema in the North of England”. Charles developed a passion for cinema at a very young age after seeing Lady and the Tramp at his local cinema on the Wirral. Whilst […]
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Our popular film poster sale is now on. It’s a great opportunity to pick up a unique piece of cinema history. Posters are available from the box office for a minimum donation of £5 each (cash only). You can download the current list of available titles [here] — we update it regularly, so do check […]
Read full postDid you miss some of the Oscar winners in the cinema this year? Now is your chance to see them on the big screen or revisit them. We’re showing the headliner films from the Academy awards this week. We always strive to diversify our program blending new releases, timeless classics and event cinema. However, this […]
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2023 – A year in review At the start of 2024, we have been looking back at some of our highlights from 2023. Below several of our staff share their favourite screenings from last year. First up, our Cinema Manager, Gary: “The highlight screening for me was Back To The Future at the start of […]
Read full postAre you seeking a chance to watch some of the Oscar winning movies this week? If so, you’re in luck – Cottage Road Cinema is showing several award-winning films! We try to vary our programme with a mix of new releases, classics and event cinema but this week is particularly special – all of our […]
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We’re excited to announce what we hope will become a regular event – Back at the Cottage! This new series of films will feature retro favourites and celebrate significant anniversaries. Our first, trial screening is at 8pm on Sunday 5th February, when we will be showing Back to the Future! We couldn’t think of a […]
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We are currently seeking a part time General Assistant for immediate start at Cottage Road to work 1 shift per week plus extras where required. As a General Assistant you’ll work well both alone as part of a small team to give our patrons the very best cinema experience. Daily tasks include, but are not […]
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We are currently seeking a part time Duty Manager working 1 to 2 shifts per week plus extras where required. As a Duty Manager you’ll work well both alone and as part of a small team to provide support to the Manager in the day to day running of the cinema and give our patrons […]
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