Hippodrome Cinema

4.5

Hope Street, Bo'ness, EH51 0AA, United Kingdom | 01324 506850 | Website

Venue Description

The Hippodrome is Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema. Opened in 1912, and an A-listed historic building, it is the masterpiece of architect Matthew Steele, who left Bo'ness with a remarkable built heritage of early 20th century design styles. The Hippodrome screens an extensive programme of blockbusters, new releases, classic cinema, foreign language, art house, children's films, live broadcast theatre, and the Met Opera. It is also the home to the annual Hippodrome Silent Film Festival.

Accessibility

Level access from the main entrance to ground floor, catering pod, bar, Box office, Unisex Accessible Toilet

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/about/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

The Hippodrome offers audio description on screenings where available, as well as selected open captioned screenings We also run regular Autism Friendly Screenings offering a more relaxed cinema experience, with lower sound and higher lighting levels, and a more relaxed atmosphere where customers are free to move about during the performance.