Lights, Camera, Mince Pies: St Saviourgate Church and Picturehouse Goes Full Festive with Christmas Cinema!
York’s got a gift for you this Christmas, and it’s not socks. (Well, unless your family’s buying the tickets.) York Picturehouse is transforming the Local Methodist Church in St Saviourgate into a winter wonderland of Christmas cinema, and it’s bringing everything from classics to cult favorites to its screens. Because who needs snow when you’ve got Elf and a mulled wine?
What’s the Deal?
This festive offering is all about enjoying a lineup of Christmas films so good, even Scrooge would crack a smile. There are old favorites, modern hits, and just enough nostalgia to make you forget the parking nightmare you endured to get here.
What’s On?
Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the lineup:
• Home Alone (because who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned child endangerment with a side of heartwarming family moments?).
• Elf (Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?).
• It’s a Wonderful Life (guaranteed to make even the grinchiest among us cry into their popcorn).
• Die Hard (yes, it’s a Christmas movie. Don’t argue, just enjoy).
• The Holiday (he’s so dreeeemy).
And for the true film nerds, there are even more options - just visit here to see them all - https://www.picturehouses.com/ChristmasCinemaStSaviourgate
Why St Saviourgate?
You get to be all christmassy in a stunning Grade II listed building that got heaps of charm, character, and acoustics so good, you might even hear Bruce Willis’s whispery quips in Die Hard. Plus, the cozy seating and festive decorations make it feel more like a magical movie night than your average multiplex trip.
Festive Fuel
No cinema trip is complete without snacks, and Picturehouse knows it. Think mulled wine, mince pies, and enough chocolate to power you through The Muppet Christmas Carol. Forget sneaking in snacks; the menu here is basically part of the experience. To find out more about the menu visit - https://www.picturehouses.com/ChristmasCinemaStSaviourgate-menu
Perfect for Visitors and Locals Alike
Whether you’re visiting York for the holidays or you’re a local looking for something that doesn’t involve fighting over the last turkey crown in Tesco, this Christmas cinema lineup is the perfect festive escape.
Final Reel
St Saviourgate’s Picturehouse isn’t just showing films; it’s sprinkling some much-needed Christmas magic over York this holiday season. Grab your tickets, your snacks, and your Christmas spirit, and settle in for the coziest cinema experience of the year. And remember: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is watching Elf for the fiftieth - and that’s the screening Im going to.
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