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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · East of England

Broadway Cinema

In or near Fairfield.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.7 · 1,553 Google reviews

Broadway Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

Broadway Cinema, Letchworth - geograph.org.uk - 5144244

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Letchworth Garden City · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Broadway Cinema, the nearest railway station is Letchworth Garden City, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG6 3DU. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

Broadway Cinema is a cinema or movie theatre in England East, 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

Broadway Cinema is a venue that showcases a variety of films, including new releases and classic screenings. It also hosts special events, workshops, and community activities, making it a cultural hub for cinema enthusiasts.

From the Wikipedia article

Broadway Cinema is an independent cinema and registered charity (charity number 700880) in Nottingham, England, located in the Hockley area of the city's Creative Quarter. With a mission to inspire creativity and a lifelong love of film, Broadway is one of the UK's leading independent cinemas, attracting circa 200,000 visitors annually to its four-screen cinema, café bar, and creative workspace. The cinema screens independent British and world cinema alongside Hollywood releases and classic film retrospectives. In 2009, it was rated as one of the best cinemas in the world by Total Film magazine. Broadway Cinema is the lead organisation for Film Hub Midlands, in partnership with Flatpack Projects, as part of the BFI Film Audience Network. Film Hub Midlands provides funding and training to help people across the Midlands region watch, make and show films. Broadway Cinema is also the home of Near Now, an arts and technology programme that has been funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation since 2014. Near Now works with artists and companies to explore the role of technology in everyday life.

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Background

History

1839-1954 | Chapel to Cultural Landmark In the heart of Nottingham, 1839 marked the birth of a bold vision. Amidst a national recession, £11,000 was raised - equivalent to around £1.4 million today - to construct a grand Wesleyan chapel on Broad Street. Designed to seat 1,900 worshippers, it quickly became a spiritual and architectural beacon. Five years later, in 1844, the chapel played host to a moment that would ripple through history. During a visit by American evangelist Rev. James Caughey, a young man named William Booth - then a pawnbroker’s apprentice - found faith within its walls. Booth would go on to found the Salvation Army, and today, a brass plaque in Broadway’s foyer…

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Coordinates
51.9773, -0.2286
County
Hertfordshire
Parish
North Hertfordshire, unparished area
Postcode
SG6 3DU
Parliamentary constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Established
1990
Nearest railway station
Letchworth Garden City0.3 km
Official site
www.broadway.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Broadway Cinema?
Broadway Cinema is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SG6 3DU), in the parish of North Hertfordshire, unparished area.
What is Broadway Cinema?
Broadway Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Broadway Cinema?
The nearest railway station is Letchworth Garden City, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG6 3DU.
When was Broadway Cinema built?
Built or established in 1990.
Who owns Broadway Cinema?
Broadway Cinema is owned by Broadway Cinema Ltd.
How do I get to Broadway Cinema?
The nearest railway station is Letchworth Garden City, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG6 3DU.