Movies on the Meadows – A Special outdoor screening of UP on Cambridge’s Grantchester Meadows

August Bank Holiday Saturday (28th August). Gates will open at 6.00, with the films starting around dusk – roughly 8.30.

Join the Cambridge Film Festival in celebrating its 30th birthday with a special outdoor screenings of UP under the stars in Grantchester Meadows, an idyllic location which is just a short walk, bike ride or punt from Cambridge city centre.

A highlight of Cambridge’s summer calendar, this August Bank Holiday screening will see the Cambridge Film Festival transform a picturesque corner of Grantchester Meadows into the perfect open-air cinema. We’ll be setting up our massive inflatable cinema screen on the banks of the River Cam in Spring Lane Field, which is just behind the famous Orchard Tea Garden.

And there’s more than just a movie – come along early, bring a picnic or treat yourself to some of the tasty refreshments that will be available on-site from award-winning local suppliers, and enjoy the great riverside setting in time to see the inflatable cinema screen rise majestically from the river bank before the projectors roll…  Gates will open at 6.00, with the film starting around dusk – roughly 8.30. So bring your blanket, pack a picnic (and a brolly, just in case!) and stretch out under the stars to enjoy this cinematic treat…

This special screening is part of the Screen Team project, a Cambridge Film Trust initiative which has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Book your tickets now via www.picturehouses.co.uk, in person at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, or by calling 0871 902 5720.


Saturday 28th August
UP (U)
Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson. Voices: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai. USA. 98 mins.

All of his life, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen has been dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. When a twist of fate brings him together with the persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell, they take off together amidst a 1000 balloons to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America.

Acknowledged as Pixar’s masterpiece, this double Oscar-winner is a lovely, charming and visually stunning family comedy which offers laughter, sorrow and swooning beauty and will leave no heart unmoved.  Bring your hankies, be carried away, and remember when seeking adventure – look UP.

This event will be suitable for families – save money with our family ticket package, and come along early to enjoy your picnic whilst your little ones are entertained by our free pre-film entertainment! 

“A film so fantastically buoyant, so soaring and so universal, that it’s hard to check the urge to get down on one’s knees before the cinema screen and give thanks for the joy of being a moviegoer. “ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian


Bear in mind that…
As this is an outside event, do make sure you dress appropriately and bring brollies, warm clothes and blankets just in case.  Screenings will take place rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement weather. There will be strictly NO smoking, NO barbecues and NO bonfires on site. The screenings take place in a residential area so please be quiet when leaving the events.          

How to get there…
Our screening will be held on Spring Lane field in Grantchester – just behind the Orchard Tea Garden. Signs will direct you to the site from Grantchester village and the Meadows footpath. We recommend you come to Grantchester carbon-free by walking or cycling through Grantchester Meadows via Newnham, although you will need to bring bike lights or a torch as the Meadows will be dark by the time the screening ends. If you are driving please park in the secure Grantchester Village car park which is on Grantchester Road as you exit the village towards Trumpington, and will be clearly signed.

Ticket Prices…

Adult Picturehouse Members £10

Adult (non Members) £12

Concessionary – full time students, claimants, and senior citizens – you must bring proof of status when you collect your ticket  £9

Family group ticket – 2 adults, 2 children under 16  £25 NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

Discounted group rate:  6 tickets for £50 NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

Children under 12  £5

12 – 16 year old – you must bring proof of age when you collect your tickets  £9

Group and family tickets cannot be purchased online and are only available in person or by telephone.