Our Story

Opened on 22 September 1910, the Grade II-listed Duke of York's is the UK's oldest purpose-built cinema, as verified by the Cinema Theatres Association. Over its one hundred years, it has gone from Edwardian Picture Palace to 'fleapit' to a leading independent and much-loved Brighton cinema.

 The Duke of York's was built at the cost of £3,000 by actress-manager Violet Melnotte-Wyatt on the site of the Amber Ale Brewery, the walls of which still form the rear part of the auditorium.  It has operated as an arts cinema since 1981, and has passed through several owners and hosted illegal punk rock concerts. It was in a shabby state when it was bought in 1994 by Picturehouse, who invested in the building and restored it to its former glory. In 1991, a 20-foot pair of can-can dancer's legs were acquired from the recently closed Not The Moulin Rouge Theatre in Oxford, and were installed onto the outside front balcony. These were later moved to their current position on the roof during a refurbishment in 1995.

Duke of York's Picturehouse
Preston Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4NA

Opening Times

The cinema will open at least 15 minutes before the start of the first film each day.

Ticket Prices

Peak

Tuesday to Friday after 17.00. All day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Adult    £13.20 

Member    £10.20 

Retired    £11.70 

Retired Member    £8.70 

Student    £11.70

Student Member    £8.70

Child    £8.70

Family*    £32.80
(four people, including at least two children)

Off-Peak

Tuesday to Friday before 17.00.

Adult    £11.50

Member    £8.50

Retired    £10.00

Retired Member    £7.00

Student    £10.00

Student Member    £7.00

Child    £8.00

Family*    £30.00
(four people, including at least two children)

Happy Mondays

All day Monday
(except Bank Holidays)

Adult    £8.20

Member    £5.20

Retired    £8.20

Retired Member    £5.20

Student    £8.20

Student Member    £5.20

Child    £6.20

Family*    £23.60
(four people, including at least two children)

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.


Clubs & Groups

Autism-Friendly  

£3.30 per person.

Our Autism-Friendly screenings take place on the third Sunday of the month. At these screenings, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities and cognitive disorders.


Watch with Baby   

Regular ticket prices apply.

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old. Watch with Baby at Duke Of York's takes place on Wednesdays at 10.30.


Kids' Club   

Tickets are £3.30 for all.

The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 11.00. Doors open at 10.30.

For children and their parent or carers. Unaccompanied adults will not be admitted.


Toddler Time   

£3.30 (accompanying adults free).

Join us on Mondays at 11.00 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!


Dementia-Friendly   

£4.30 per person, with free tickets for accompanying carers.

Our Dementia-Friendly screenings are open to all but cater especially for people living with dementia. 

Free tea/coffee and biscuits are served before the film, and there's also a short interval.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Discover & Rediscover   

New and classic films on the big screen where they belong.


Silver Screen   

£7.30

A free-to-join club for the over-60s. 

Members can enjoy a free tea or coffee and biscuits at the weekly Silver Screen shows.

Silver Screen runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays before 17.00 (excluding Bank Holidays).

Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts   

Ticket prices vary.

Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.


U25 

£4.99

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.

Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The following bus routes run close to the cinema: 5, 5A, 5B, N5, N8, 91, 37B.

By Train

The nearest train stations are London Road Brighton Station (7-minutes walk) and Brighton Station (10-minutes walk).

By Car

London Road car park is nearby.

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