Opened in 1996, Exeter Picturehouse sits within the city walls on the site of a 1930s bus garage. During exploration prior to redevelopment, the ground was found to contain Roman artefacts. Architects Burrell Foley Fischer designed a stylish, modern cinema in sympathy with its historic location, and which had to take into account its position on a steep hill. The light and airy first-floor café-bar offers sweeping views over the Devonshire countryside.
We may add an 85p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.
3D films may cost £1.30 extra per person, not including 3D glasses (you can buy these at the cinema for an extra £1, free for Members, or bring your own).
*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.
Have a question about our prices? We might have the answer in our FAQs.
All day every Monday (excluding bank holidays), you can enjoy great value tickets with Happy Mondays.
Picturehouse Members get to save even more. Please check Monday listings for details.
Relaxed screenings are specially designed to make cinema-going easier and more accessible to those who may need additional support when they visit. These screenings are ideal for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, those living with dementia, and their families, friends, and carers, but all are welcome.
Relaxed screenings will show films without adverts or trailers. Lights are left on low, the volume is reduced, and the audience is free to move around and take breaks from the screen whenever needed.
We typically show:
A new release every second Monday of the month
Whilst we do our best to ensure these screenings happen consistently, please note that on occasion the regular slot may change. Make sure to check local listings ahead of your screening.
The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old.
Watch with Baby takes place on Mondays at 12.00-13.00. Babies go free.
Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.
The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 11.00. Doors open at 10.30.
Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.
Join us every other Saturday at 10.45 for 30 minutes of episodes for preschool children and their parents and carers.
A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema! Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.
Classic films back on the big screen where they belong. Click here for upcoming shows.
Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s.
Enjoy discounted tickets and free tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at our Silver Screen shows.
Silver Screen runs on Thursdays before 17.00. Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.
Click here for upcoming screenings.
Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.
U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE. Members have access to discounted tickets at any time Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.
The following bus routes run close to the cinema: A, B, E, G, Green, L, P.
The nearest stations are Exeter St Thomas (7-minutes walk) and Exeter Central (10-minutes walk).
Check the National Rail website for up-to-date travel information.
There is a secure bike rack in front of the cafe bar entrance.
There is limited parking space in the area. For more information please visit the Exeter City Council website.
Nearest KIA Charging Station: Cathedral Quay Car Park, EX1 1DX (Type 2)
