The Magic Lantern

02/09/2026

19/08/2026

Just a reminder that the Magic Lantern is closing for 2 weeks starting 8pm this Sunday! We reopen on Wednesday 9th September at midday.

04/08/2026

Another film for May the Forth! 🤩

30/07/2026

3 New Stars for our Cinema Chair Gallery! Many thanks to Jacqueline Lowe, Helen Welch and Ian & Jane Richardson for the Sponsorship 🤩

29/07/2026

No, we're not trailing a film but our forthcoming holiday! 😍🥳💃🕺🥂🍹
After closing at 8pm on Sunday 23rd August, we won't be back open until midday on Wednesday 9th September. Apologies for any disappointment but we can't wait for our time away 😂 At least we know when the rain is coming 😉👍

22/07/2026

New Menu Time!!
Thanks to Layla Levett for all her hard work ❤️

18/07/2026

One of the perks of being a member is free room hire after watching 10 films in our Minema! Congratulations to Jess Kelly who is the first member to collect 10 stamps! ❤️

17/07/2026

We were so excited to meet real life Film Director Megan Rico yesterday! She was visiting Ellesmere with her lovely friends and family. Of course we suggested the Magic Lantern for her new film premiere...😉
Make sure you watch Edie Arnold is a Loser, when you can!