VISITORS to Clarks Village have just one week to catch a showing of a variety of films at the shopping outlet’s purpose-built 300-guest outdoor summer cinema.

Over the weekend, August 10-11, guests enjoyed blockbuster hits such as Barbie and Top Gun Maverick as well as classics including Grease and family favourites like The Greatest Showman and Disney’s Frozen.

Tickets for this week’s films are on sale now and include much-loved movies such as Mamma Mia, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park.

The cinema, which can be found on the lawn of the adjacent Arthur Gillett Trust overlooking the Clarks Village restaurant terrace will close to the public this Sunday, August 18.

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There are three screenings a day; at 12pm, 3.30pm and 7pm with gates opening 45 minutes in advance.

This week’s screenings:

• Monday: 12pm Sing, 3.30pm Mamma Mia, 7pm Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Tuesday: 12pm Shrek, 3.30pm Dirty Dancing, 7pm Bohemian Rhapsody
• Wednesday: 12pm Finding Nemo, 3.30pm Elvis, 7pm The Greatest Showman
• Thursday: 12pm Toy Story, 3.30pm Grease, 7pm Elvis (subtitled)
• Friday: 12pm Moana, 3.30pm Rocketman, 7pm Back to the Future 
• Saturday: 12pm Wonka, 3.30pm Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, 7pm The Goonies 
• Sunday: 12pm Encanto Sing-a-Long, 3.30pm Jurassic Park, 7pm Dirty Dancing 

Families enjoying the open-air cinema Picture: Huw John, Cardiff

To mark the launch of the cinema last week, Clarks Village hosted community family groups across Somerset to visit the cinema.

This includes the Escape Support Group which supports families raising children with disabilities or additional needs and charity SWALLOW which empowers teenagers and adults with learning disabilities to thrive.  

Chris Davis, Centre Director of Clarks Village, said: “It’s been incredible to see the open-air cinema being built and welcoming guests.

“The atmosphere is very special and we are proud to bring such a fun and exciting experience to our guests as the perfect way to round off a day of shopping and exploring the new and loved brands here at Clarks Village this summer.” 

Tickets for the Clarks Village Open-Air Cinema are still available for remaining screenings, priced from £8 for under 12s and £12 (plus booking fee) per adult.

Each day, the off-peak 12pm movie is discounted to just £5 per person or £18 for a family ticket (two adults, two children). Under ones are free at all times. VIP tickets which include a deckchair in prime position and treat box are on sale for £20.  

Food and drink will be on offer at the event while guests are invited to bring their own deckchairs and blankets. A limited number of pillows and blankets will also be available to hire and can be pre-booked in advance. 

Cinema guests will also benefit from extra discount at several Clarks Village brands. This includes 25% off Prezzo, 20% off Haribo pick & mix, Hobbs, Phase Eight, Jack Wolfskin and selected lines at Clarks as well as 10% off Emma Bridgewater, Dartington Crystal, FatFace and Superdry.  

For more information on the Open-Air Cinema and how to book tickets, visit:  https://clarksvillage.co.uk/summer-cinema-2024