Our hugely popular Festive Film Nights are back inside the truly stunning candle lit St Swithun's church on December 19th & 20th
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Our hugely popular Festive Film Nights are back inside the truly stunning candle lit St Swithun's church on December 19th & 20th •
Festive Cinema Nights are back for 2025
Our 2nd year of festive film nights inside the stunningly lit St Swithun’s Church in East Grinstead is back. We’ve got some truly festive classic films on offer for all ages.
After our 15th Summer season of movie magic under the stars. We’re back with our hugely popular and much-loved festive film nights inside St Swithun’s Church.
We’ll be magically lighting up the inside like last year, but with more festive wonder to make these nights truly special for all who attend.
Join us for our fantastic and festive film nights, we’re screening some of the biggest Christmas classic films, with a full festive bar on offer serving cocktails, mulled wine, prosecco, hot toddies, indulgent hot chocolates and much more. Plus, the best smash burgers in Sussex, with a special festive option available. We’ll also have all your favourite cinema snacks and festive treats on offer.
We’ve got a limited number of high-back padded chairs, and there are large, comfy cushions for all the pews. With underfloor heating and magical festive lighting inside, these really are the Christmas special treat you can’t afford to miss.
Early Bird tickets end on the 28th of November or when they sell out. So be quick and grab your tickets, they’re already selling fast
The Great Escaper
Join us for the fantastic heart felt film The Great Escaper at the former home of Sir Winston Churchill - The film see’s Michael Caine starring as WWII hero Bernie Jordan, who escapes his care home to honour fallen comrades at the D-Day 70th anniversary. A heartfelt, humorous, and deeply human tale of love, courage, and remembrance. Don’t miss this moving true story under the stars at this iconic venue for cinema that touches the soul.
Perfect for - Couple, Groups of friends & Families of all ages
Operation Mincemeat
In 1943, with World War II at a turning point, British intelligence masterminds one of the most audacious deception strategies ever conceived: Operation Mincemeat. With the Allies planning a critical invasion of Sicily, intelligence officers Ewen Montagu (Colin Firth) and Charles Cholmondeley (Matthew Macfadyen) devise a high-risk ruse.
As they race against time, navigating espionage, secrecy, and the shadow of war, the fate of thousands hangs on whether Germany falls for the deception.
Plus a pre-film live performance by international singer Stephanie Belle, covering all the greatest hits of the 30s & 40s
So join us at the historic Chartwell, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill, for a spectacular VE Day anniversary screening of this gripping true story. Experience an unforgettable night of cinema, history, and celebration as we honour the intelligence and courage that helped shape the war’s outcome.
Perfect for - Couples, Groups of friends & Older families
Darkest Hour
THE MOST PREFECT LOCATION FOR THIS WINSTON CHURCHILL BASED FILM, IN HIS OWN GARENS. (It’s the first time it’s ever been done, be part of the historic screening experience)
Join us for probably the most iconic WW2 film, depicting the life and decisions of Winston Churchill and what shaped the Western world for the rest of time.
All screened in the gardens of Winston Churchill's home in Kent, under the stars at the stunning Chartwell House for movie magic on the silver screen.
The most immersive screening of the film in the world, and the first time the film has been shown at his home.
Perfect for - Couples, Groups of friends & Older Families