Cookie Notice

This website uses cookies to analyse traffic and remember your website choices.

You can read more about our privacy practices in our privacy & cookie policy here.

Decline

Accept

Reel Cinema Blackburn

The new eight-screen cinema, built on the former Waves Leisure Centre for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is the latest part of the borough’s scheme to regenerate the town centre and the night-time economy. The new complex makes a positive contribution to the urban landscape as it fills a prominent site between a number of significant existing buildings – complemented by an under-croft car park and a public realm outdoor space linking the Northgate, King George’s Hall and Blackburn College area of town.

Reel Blackburn Cinema
Reel Blackburn Cinema

Reel Cinema Blackburn boasts 5 Premiere Lounge screens featuring large leather seats, as well as 2 Reel Lounges equipped with plush sofas and extra legroom for the ultimate film experience. Cinema-goers will be able to enjoy cutting edge Dolby 7.1 surround sound paired with Barco 2K projectors for the perfect cinematic experience.

The design appearance of the cinema is modern yet simple. The site is located within the Northgate Conservation area and adjacent to a listed building, therefore the materials used are respectful of the existing surrounding buildings. This approach allows a modern building to sit within the context of the Technology & Design College and King Georges Hall. The glazed entrance foyer is designed to provide an obvious active frontage and impressive entrance with a large canopy design which protrudes out to the public realm and also acts as a way of navigation to the area creating a focal point.

"

It is with great pleasure that we can bring Reel Cinemas to the people of Blackburn. We have done everything we can to build a cinema that we are genuinely proud of, and it’s been our privilege to bring films to local communities over the years. Our customers and teams are the reason we’ve been able to fulfil our passion to do just that across the UK. Right now, everyone’s wellbeing is at the heart of what we do, to ensure a safer cinema experience for all. So, we are calling upon the local community to support your local cinema – do come and enjoy the great films we have to offer.

KC Suri, Head of Reel Cinemas

"

"

The opening marks an exciting moment after such a difficult year for everyone. It’s great news that finally the Reel cinema can open after a number of delays caused by the pandemic. We know people have waited a long time for this, especially our thriving student population and families. We are absolutely delighted to have helped deliver this fantastic new leisure offer for the community and visitors

Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Growth and Development at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

"

Favourite
Favourite

The favourite collection function allows you to curate your own bespoke portfolio bringing together your favourite items of our work, people and news into a single web link that you can revisit at any time. The link can also be shared and will never expire.

To start your own collection, simply click on the bookmark icons across our website for the items you want to add. You can remove items by de-selecting the bookmark icons, or you can clear your collection at anytime using the ”clear collection” option below.

Copy to clipboard
Preview Collection
Clear Collection