Going to the cinema can quickly become an expensive family day out, but there are plenty of ways to catch films on the big screen for less. This living Clarissa’s Corner guide brings together cheap cinema tickets, family screenings, unlimited-style memberships, partner offers and accessibility savings across UK cinemas.
Last checked: 25 September 2026. Cinema offers can change, so always check the participating cinema and screening before travelling or booking.
Latest Cheap Cinema Deals
ODEON Kids – £1 Tickets
ODEON Kids currently offers selected family screenings for £1 per ticket for adults and kids. ODEON’s current campaign terms say the £1 price applies online and in cinema at selected cinemas; ODEON Extras Plus members can pay 90p. Prices and participating screenings can change, and Girl Guide showings are excluded. Check your chosen cinema for the current Kids programme.
Check current ODEON Kids screenings →
Cineworld £2 Family Films – October Half Term
Cineworld is advertising selected £2 Family Films for October half term, with The Bad Guys 2 currently announced. The £2 price applies to selected family screenings for children and accompanying adults at participating cinemas, so check local dates before travelling.
Cineworld ScreenX Fest – 24–28 October
ScreenX Fest runs from 24–28 October 2026, with tickets advertised at £5.99 online and Unlimited members included at no extra cost. The line-up includes returning blockbusters and family films, with availability limited to Cineworld cinemas with ScreenX.
Cineworld 4DX Rewind – 2–15 October
Cineworld’s current 4DX Rewind page lists the season from 2–15 October 2026, with tickets from £6.99 per film when booked online. Cineworld says Unlimited members can attend 4DX Rewind at no extra cost. Availability depends on participating 4DX cinemas.
Planning an October trip? See the UK Cinema Releases October 2026 guide →
Cineworld Movies for Juniors
Cineworld’s regular Movies for Juniors programme offers discounted family screenings, with selected titles aimed at children and accompanying adults.
National Cinema Weekend 2026 – Now Ended
National Cinema Weekend ran on 5–6 September 2026 with £4 tickets at participating cinemas. Read the archived 2026 National Cinema Weekend guide.
Cinema Memberships: When They Can Save Money
ODEON myLIMITLESS
ODEON’s myLIMITLESS membership is designed for frequent cinema-goers who want to see multiple films for one recurring membership price. ODEON currently lists myLIMITLESS Plus at £19.99 a month. Some premium formats and seating may still carry an upgrade charge, while Plus includes additional options such as LUXE, 3D and iSense. West End cinemas are included only with the Plus package.
There are booking rules worth knowing before joining. ODEON says myLIMITLESS members can hold a limited number of future bookings, and bookings that are no longer needed should be cancelled. If a member records three or more no-shows within a rolling 30-day period, ODEON can apply a seven-day advance-booking restriction, meaning new bookings must be made at the cinema on the day.
ODEON also says app bookings can normally be cancelled provided the film is not starting within two hours. Compare the full current terms with your likely number of visits before joining.
Cineworld Unlimited
Cineworld Unlimited is the closest direct comparison to myLIMITLESS. Current monthly pricing depends on the cinema group: £12.99, £17.99, £19.99 or £22.99 per month. Cineworld says members can watch as many standard-format public 2D films as they like within their membership group and can pre-book up to five films at a time without an online booking fee.
Other current benefits include advance member screenings, free Superscreen uplift, food and drink discounts, and reduced-price upgrades for formats such as IMAX, 4DX and ScreenX. Members paying monthly or three months upfront start with a 10% in-cinema food and drink discount, with a black-card upgrade after three months that raises this to 25%. Paying 12 months upfront gives the black-card benefits from sign-up.
Vue Offers
Vue does not currently advertise a direct unlimited-film membership equivalent to ODEON myLIMITLESS or Cineworld Unlimited. Its current family hub advertises Mighty Mornings from £2.99 online for family films, while Big Shorts for younger children start from £3.99 online. Local programmes and prices can vary, so check your chosen Vue before booking.
Vue Tickets via Groupon
Groupon currently has a Vue ticket bundle deal. Use the tracked Clarissa’s Corner link below to check the live options, participating cinemas and current expiry before buying.
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Picturehouse Kids’ Club – From £3
Picturehouse Kids’ Club tickets currently start at £3 for children and grown-ups. From 18 September to 31 December 2026, Picturehouse is also donating £1 from each Kids’ Club ticket sold to UNICEF UK, up to a stated maximum donation of £10,000. Participating cinemas include Picturehouse Greenwich, East Dulwich, West Norwood and other locations.
Showcase – October Offers & Family Favourites
Showcase is currently running a 5 tickets for £25 offer for films showing up to 30 October 2026, subject to the current promotion terms. Its Family Favourites programme also advertises all tickets at £2.49 for selected Saturday and Sunday 10am screenings. Family-ticket pricing can still vary by location; for example, Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater currently advertises a £35 Family Ticket before 5pm for either two adults and two children or one adult and three children.
Other Ways to Save
Amazon Prime x ODEON
Amazon Prime members can currently claim an ODEON offer once per month for Monday–Thursday screenings: two Classic or Classic Saver 2D seats for £10, or two Recliner or Recliner Saver 2D seats for £15. Premium formats and seating can cost extra, and exclusions apply. ODEON states that the online package price includes a £1 booking fee per ticket.
Meerkat Movies
Meerkat Movies can provide 2-for-1 cinema tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating cinemas. Individual cinema booking fees and exclusions can still apply, so check the terms before booking.
Book Online Carefully
Some chains price online and walk-up tickets differently. Cineworld, for example, says its standard online prices include a £1 per-person booking fee, while Unlimited members do not pay that booking fee for their own Unlimited ticket. Special programmes and voucher bookings can follow different rules.
Accessibility and Cinema Savings
CEA Card
The CEA Card is operated on behalf of the UK Cinema Association and is accepted by approximately 90% of UK cinemas. It allows an eligible disabled cinema-goer who buys the applicable full-price ticket to receive one complimentary ticket for a companion providing assistance at the same performance.
Eligibility rules apply, and the scheme can consider applications individually where someone does not meet the standard evidence routes but still needs assistance because of disability-related barriers.
Accessible Screenings
We’ll also flag relaxed, autism-friendly, subtitled, audio-described and other accessible screenings where useful. Availability varies by cinema, film and performance, so check the individual listing before booking.
More Cinema Help on Clarissa’s Corner
See our September 2026 UK cinema releases guide, October 2026 UK cinema releases guide, the National Cinema Weekend £4 ticket archive and our wider support cards for SEN and autistic visitors guide.
FAQ
Which cinema has an unlimited membership?
ODEON offers myLIMITLESS and Cineworld offers Unlimited. Vue currently focuses on individual offers and partner discounts rather than an equivalent unlimited-film subscription.
Are cinema memberships always cheaper?
Not necessarily. They usually make the most sense for people who visit frequently. Compare the monthly membership price against what you would normally spend on tickets at your local cinema, and remember that some premium formats or seats can cost extra.
Are there really cheap cinema tickets for children?
Yes. Current examples include ODEON Kids at £1 for adults and kids at selected screenings, Cineworld’s £2 Family Films and Showcase Family Favourites at £2.49. Prices, titles, dates and participating cinemas can change.
Can a CEA Card save money at the cinema?
For eligible disabled cinema-goers who need assistance, the CEA Card can provide one complimentary companion ticket when the qualifying ticket is purchased at a participating cinema.
Will this guide be updated?
Yes. This is designed as a living guide, so memberships, ticket offers and seasonal cinema deals can be updated as they change.