Preston’s city centre cinema is preparing to celebrate a whole year of big screen fun.
The Arc Preston opened on Friday 20 February last year and this weekend they are dropping prices to under a fiver to celebrate.
All movie tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (20 – 22 Feb) are £4.95* instead of £7.95.
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The special birthday offering means a family of four can enjoy a trip to the cinema to round off half-term for under £20, saving £12 on the usual price.
With huge new releases out including Wuthering Heights, Cold Storage, Crime 101 and Send Help amongst others there’s lots to see for a perfect half-term treat or February pick-me-up.
There’s also GOAT – already being hailed as the ‘best animation of 2026’ to enjoy.
Every screen at The Arc Cinema features luxury recliner seating as standard, so you can sit back and enjoy the big screen in complete comfort.
There’s also free parking available at Animate, making your visit even easier when you visit The Arc.
*offer excludes 3D, Hypersense and Event Cinema
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