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holiday@torbay.gov.uk
Tel: 01803 211 211

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Cinema

Don't miss out on those blockbuster films whilst you are visiting the English Riviera. The seaside towns of Torquay and Paignton both have cinemas, offering all the latest films to view throughout the week.

The Apollo Cinema

The Apollo multiplex on Paignton's seafront contains 9 screens. The 40,000 sq feet building houses 1650 seats over two floors. All auditoriums are non smoking and have stadium seating.

The back two rows of seats consist of chummy or 'love' seats and every seat has a cup holder armrest allowing you to have your drink at hand.A selection of snacks, hotdogs, popcorn, candy floss, confectionary, hot and cold beverages are available.

The cinema has disabled access and amenities with a lift to all floors. There are ramps into all auditoriums and wheelchair spaces at the back of screens 1 and 2 and the front of all the other 7 screens. There is also a loop induction system for the hard of hearing.

Apollo cinema are able to subtitle one of the films (usually 1 show per week) Kids Club films are held at 11.30am every Saturday morning. Orange Wednesdays.

Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG
Tel: 0871 220 6000 (24 hr Bookings and information)
www.apollocinemas.co.uk

Central (Merlin) Cinema in Torquay

The Central Cinema (formerly The Odeon) is situated on Abbey Road, approximately 100 yards from the junction with Fleet Walk, in the centre of Torquay's busy shopping centre.

Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NQ
Tel: +44 (0)1803 380001
www.merlincinemas.co.uk

The Blue Walnut

And now for something completely different...
Why not try a truly unusual visit to one of the smallest cinemas in the world. The Blue Walnut in Torquay boasts a 23-seat cinema and features showing of art-house and theme week films.

14 Walnut Rd, Torquay, TQ2 6HS
www.thebluewalnut.co.uk

Riviera Film Festival 2008

Watch out for news of the first event Riviera Film Festival taking place in 2008.