Theatres · London
BFI IMAX
In or near London.
BFI IMAX in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Waterloo · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The BFI IMAX is located in London, with the nearest railway station being Waterloo, just 0.2 km away. Entry details are not provided, but the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 8XR.
About
BFI IMAX is a cinema or movie theatre in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
BFI IMAX is the largest cinema screen in the UK, located at London Waterloo. It offers an immersive film experience with a diverse program that includes the latest IMAX blockbusters and educational presentations.
From the Wikipedia article
The BFI IMAX is an IMAX cinema in the Waterloo district of London, just north of Waterloo station. It is owned and operated by the British Film Institute. From 2012 until 2022, it was operated by Odeon Cinemas. The cinema is located in the centre of a roundabout junction with Waterloo Road to the south-east, Stamford Street to the north-east, York Road to the south-west and Waterloo Bridge to the north-west.
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Background
History
BFI IMAX was designed by Bryan Avery of Avery Associates Architects and completed in May 1999. The screen is the largest in Britain ( high and wide). It has a seating capacity of 500 and a digital surround sound system. Although the site is surrounded by traffic and has an underground line just four metres below, the architects and engineers accounted for this in their design and the entire upper structure sits on anti vibration bearings to prevent noise propagation. The cinema won several awards at the time of opening, including a Design Council Millennium Product Award in 1999 and a Civic Trust Award in 2000. In 2012, the 65ft tall screen was replaced and dual digital IMAX laser-powered…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5050, -0.1136
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 8XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Waterloo — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.bfi.org.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is BFI IMAX?
- BFI IMAX is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 8XR), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is BFI IMAX?
- BFI IMAX in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to BFI IMAX?
- The nearest railway station is Waterloo, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 8XR.
- When was BFI IMAX built?
- Built or established in 1999. Designed by Bryan Avery.
- Who owns BFI IMAX?
- BFI IMAX is owned by British Film Institute.
- How do I get to BFI IMAX?
- The nearest railway station is Waterloo, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 8XR.