York Student Cinema

York Student Cinema

📍 P/X/001, Exhibition Centre, Newton Way, Heslington, York YO10 5DE, UK

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About York Student Cinema

York Student Cinema offers an affordable and distinctive cinematic experience located within the Exhibition Centre at the University of York. As a student-run, non-profit venue, it provides high-quality film screenings for the university community and beyond. The cinema boasts an impressive Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, praised by visitors for its fantastic screen quality and unique atmosphere.

Patrons can enjoy a range of films in a setting known for its great value. While some feedback suggests seating comfort could be enhanced, the overall experience is consistently highlighted for its welcoming vibe and excellent picture quality. The cinema focuses on providing an accessible and engaging film-watching environment for all.

Visiting Information

York Student Cinema is open on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The venue is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is fully committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. For convenience, the cinema accepts NFC payments, though it does not operate on a cash-only basis.

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📍 P/X/001, Exhibition Centre, Newton Way, Heslington, York YO10 5DE, UK

4.5

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Showing 5 of 33 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
3/5
3 years ago

Love to pay a visit but I am not a York University student and they may not allow me too visit this picture house for that very reason but would like for someone too let me know in this picture house if general members of the public would be able too watch films in the York Student Cinema.

Anonymous
4/5
6 years ago

Great atmosphere. Weird room walls wise though, very trippy.

Anonymous
4/5
6 years ago

Great price and fantastic quality screen. Seating could be improved though.

Anonymous
4/5
7 years ago

That's a really big class, fit for Physics and STEM in general especially with the blackboard system there

Anonymous
4/5
11 years ago

wud give it a 5 if u could disable air conditioning