New drive-in cinema to bring latest blockbuster and old classics to Hampshire

A DRIVE-in cinema is set to bring the latest Hollywood blockbuster as well as old favourites to Hampshire.
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It will join a number of other similar film experiences that have popped up around Portsmouth and the county since the lockdown restrictions began to ease.

Nightflix Drive-in cinema is coming to Longmoor, near Petersfield, from September 18 and will be screening movies until the end of the year.

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Among the films that will be shown will be Tenet, the new spy thriller blockbuster from Inception director Christopher Nolan, meaning if you are wary of braving a trip to the brick-and-mortar cinema you don’t have to miss out on seeing it.

Drive-in cinemas have skyrocketed in popularity. Picture Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesDrive-in cinemas have skyrocketed in popularity. Picture Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
Drive-in cinemas have skyrocketed in popularity. Picture Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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Nightflix will also be screening a range of family favourites, epic dramas and musical classics including Dirty Dancing, 1917, and Toy Story.

Owner John Sullivan said: ‘Following the amazing demand we’ve seen with our drive-in cinemas elsewhere in the UK, we are thrilled to bring this experience to a much wider audience.

‘The fact we can show timeless classics alongside Tenet means there is always a scheduled film to suit a huge range of tastes, and means viewers can see an outstanding film from the comfort of their car.’

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Tickets for the screenings cost between £29 and £34 per car, plus a booking fee.

Nightflix say that audience safety is at the centre of the drive-in cinema event planning.

All government guidelines on social distancing will be followed, including track & trace measures.

A full list of all COVID safety measures in place on sites is available on Nightflix’s website here.

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