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Films being shown at Folkestone Harbour Arm's open air cinema including Nomadland and Star Wars

08:53, 23 July 2021

updated: 15:20, 23 July 2021

The outdoor cinema which offers views over the English Channel is returning to Kent this month.

The line-up for films at Folkestone Harbour Arm's big screen has now been announced and will kick off with Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope next Thursday night.

The outdoor cinema at Folkestone Harbour Arm will return this month. Photo from Tom Bishop Photography
The outdoor cinema at Folkestone Harbour Arm will return this month. Photo from Tom Bishop Photography

The Lion King, Top Gun, Shrek, Finding Nemo and Nomadland will all follow over the coming weeks.

The film programme will run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, while the team behind the venue continue to show sporting event throughout weekends.

The screen recently hosted the Euros and Wimbledon.

Tickets for the first line up of films are now on sale here and range from £8-£30.

A spokesman for Harbour Arm has also revealed that a selection of family-friendly films will be screened for free throughout the summer holidays.

Football fans recently watched the Euros on the big screen. Photo: Andy Aitchison/Folkestone Harbour Arm
Football fans recently watched the Euros on the big screen. Photo: Andy Aitchison/Folkestone Harbour Arm

Tickets for these will go live online one week before each of the showings.

The outdoor cinema was transformed into a drive-thru in 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Food and drink will be available from a variety of traders at the Goods Yard, also located on the Harbour Arm.

A new mini golf course has also recently opened on the arm, and a new seafood restaurant, Little Rock, also launched this month.

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