Empire Cinema, Sandwich

Empire Cinema, Sandwich Empire Cinema, 15 Delf Street On 26th June, 1937 the Empire Cinema in Sandwich opened it's doors for the first time.
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The films chosen for the original opening performance were "TRUST THE NAVY" starring Lupino Lane and "CRAIG'S WIFE" starring Rosalind Russell as well as a coloured rhapsody plus the Gaumont Bristish News. The cinema was described as a modern, up to date and luxurious building situated in a prominent position near to the Guildhall in the centre of the town. The auditorium was of spacious design seating 600 people in total in the circle and stalls areas. Now the cinema, which re-opened in 1993, is operational in the former circle section of the building and has still retained the art deco architecture and can accommodate 130 people. The auditorium has been completely re-seated with more comfortable and luxurious seats and the original decorative neon lighting has been restored to the frontage of the theatre. The Lounge section is situated in the original stalls area and has been refurbished with comfortable chairs and tables and a maple dance floor installed in front of the cinema stage. A fully licensed bar is now available in the Lounge. A popular attraction in this area has been the monthly classic cinema presentations. Visit this unique attractive art deco cinema and enjoy the best in film entertainment in comfort and pleasant surroundings. There is a large car park nearby with no evening charges and seats are bookable for all performances. In 2013, the Empire Cinema converted to Digital - now promising the very best in Modern Digital Cinema and Dolby Digital Sound.

FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER FOR ONE WEEK (NOT MONDAY) BOOK ONLINE AT www.empiresandwich.co.uk & SELECT SEATS
07/10/2026

FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER FOR ONE WEEK (NOT MONDAY)
BOOK ONLINE AT www.empiresandwich.co.uk & SELECT SEATS

PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (2026)
Watch Trailer: https://usaboon.com/practical-magic-2-2026/?trong
Starring: Sandra Bullock • Nicole Kidman • Stockard Channing • Dianne Wiest
Genre: Fantasy • Romance • Drama
Tagline: Some magic is inherited. Some is awakened.
Years after restoring peace to the Owens family, Sally and Gillian have finally embraced the extraordinary legacy that once threatened to destroy them. Their lives are peaceful until a rare celestial alignment awakens dormant magic buried deep within the Owens bloodline. Strange visions appear, mysterious symbols emerge across the family home, and forgotten spells begin revealing secrets that have remained hidden for generations. As the supernatural disturbances grow stronger, Sally and Gillian discover an ancient prophecy warning that the boundary between the human world and the realm of magic is beginning to collapse. Guided by the timeless wisdom of Aunt Frances and Aunt Jet, the sisters journey into the forgotten history of their family, uncovering a powerful secret that changes everything they believed about their magical ancestry. Sally must finally confront the part of herself she spent years trying to suppress, while Gillian embraces the darkness surrounding the prophecy in order to understand the force threatening their family. Meanwhile, a new generation of Owens descendants begins discovering extraordinary abilities of their own, forcing the sisters to become mentors as well as protectors. When an ancient supernatural presence emerges with the power to rewrite destiny, Sally and Gillian realize that magic alone cannot save them. Their greatest strength remains the bond they share. Filled with enchanting visuals, emotional romance, supernatural mystery, and breathtaking fantasy, Practical Magic 2 celebrates sisterhood, forgiveness, love, and the extraordinary power of family. Because sometimes the most powerful spell is simply believing in one another.

* SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER AT 7.30. * SPECIAL PRESENTATION * ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET PRESENT FROM THE ROYAL ALBERT H...
26/09/2026

* SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER AT 7.30. * SPECIAL PRESENTATION *
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET PRESENT FROM THE ROYAL ALBERT
HALL ************"THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ***********************
BOOK ONLINE AT www.empiresandwich.co.uk & SELECT SEATS

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06/06/2026
A NOSTALGIC NEWSPAPER ADVERT FROM 1950.
16/12/2023

A NOSTALGIC NEWSPAPER ADVERT FROM 1950.

AN ADVERT FOR THE ORIGINAL SILENT EMPIRE CINEMA IN 1913
27/09/2023

AN ADVERT FOR THE ORIGINAL SILENT EMPIRE CINEMA IN 1913

We've been creating resources from our collection that can be easily handled and shared without causing any damage to the originals. Some of our favourites so far are from our newspaper collection, such as this page from the Sandwich Advertiser, dated 1913. It's interesting to see the names of the businesses, their owners, and of course, where in the town they were based.

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15 Delf Street
Sandwich
CT139HD

Opening Hours

Monday 8pm - 11pm
Tuesday 8pm - 11pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
8pm - 11pm
Thursday 8pm - 11pm
Friday 8pm - 11pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
8pm - 11pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
8pm - 11pm

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