An unusual and historic cinema, believed to be the only one in the UK with a back-projection system still operating.

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Brian

June 14, 2021

Kinema in the woods Woodhall Spa

Rear projection Picture House wonderful foyer selling sweets,drinks ice creams (include Vegan)

Very traditional worthy of a visit

Great atmosphere

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August 16, 2024

THIS UNUSUAL AND HISTORIC CINEMA was once an early 19th century farmhouse, before being converted into a recreation and entertainment center serving the nearby Victoria Hotel. After the hotel was destroyed by fire, the building was converted into the 68th cinema in Britain, opening in 1922. It was originally dubbed the “Pavilion Cinema.”

However, upon completion headroom inside didn’t allow for a normal projection system, so a back-projection system was installed. The cinema’s first showing was a film by Charlie Chaplin, after a reel featuring, The Lion Eaters failed to arrive in time for the premiere. The cinema now includes two screens, with the back projection system still operating on screen one, the original auditorium. The Kinema in the Woods is believed to be the only cinema in the United Kingdom to still utilize a back-projection system.

Until 1953, the original auditorium had traditional tip-up seats, except for the first six rows.

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Location: Woodhall Spa, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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