Open-Air Cinema FAQs – Ilkley Lido
Useful information about our Open-Air Cinema screenings at Ilkley Lido.
About our Open-Air Cinema screenings
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are teaming up for a series of not-to-be-missed immersive cinema experiences in iconic Bradford locations, including Ilkley Lido and Thornton Viaduct.
Got a question not answered on this page? Drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll gladly help!
Event timings
7pm: doors open
7pm – 8.30pm: pre-screening activities
8.30pm: film starts
10:45pm: site closes
Is there a minimum age for my event?
Each film has a different age restriction as set by the BBFC (British Board of film Classification). It is against the law for us to permit anyone under the certified age for a film into the event.
The age restriction is stated on the ticket booking pages for each event and includes babes in arms.
We may ask for photographic ID if you or anyone in your group looks under the certified age for your chosen film. We reserve the right to refuse entry if you are unable to present valid proof of identity.
The certified age for our events may differ from the copies of films you own at home, please always check before booking.
All guests aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18+.
Will there be seating?
We recommend bringing a camping chair or picnic blanket to this event. There are some picnic tables and benches onsite but these are limited. We may allocate specific zones for different types of seating to avoid issues with sight lines.
Can I smoke at the venue?
This is a smoke free site. You can leave site to smoke in the designated smoking area outside the Lido.
Getting to Ilkley Lido
Use our sustainable travel planner below to plan your visit to Ilkley Lido for this screening.
See more information below about parking and public transport.
Is there parking onsite?
Yes the Lido has a large car park which costs £4 for over 3 hours parking.
How far is Ilkley train station?
It’s a 15 minute walk between the Lido and Ilkley train station
Food and drink
There will be delicious food vendors onsite for this event – we’ll announce the food offer closer to the event.
Can I bring my own food?
Feel free to bring snacks, but no hot food.
Can I bring alcohol?
Due to health and safety around the pool, there is no alcohol permitted on site. You will not be permitted to bring your own alcohol into site and any alcohol you bring will be confiscated.
However, there will be a bar selling a selection of summer mocktails, alcohol free beers and gin & tonics for you to enjoy, along with a range of soft drinks.
Can I bring glass containers or bottles?
No glass items are allowed onsite.
Accessibility
This event is accessible to wheelchair users. If you have a question about site access, please email us on [email protected].
Will there be toilet facilities?
Yes, there are toilets onsite.
Can I bring a dog or pet with me?
In line with Ilkley Lido site rules, no pets are permitted on site.
Preparing for the weather
The Lido is an outdoor site with no shelter from rain. The screening will take place come rain or shine. In the unlikely event that weather conditions present a danger to attendees and staff, we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable and we may need to refund or reschedule the event.
Can I bring an umbrella?
Yes umbrellas will be permitted, but please be mindful of the sightlines of other audience members.