Some cinemas have captioned or subtitled shows. Contact your local cinema or visit https://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ to find out more.   

The CEA Card is a national scheme. The scheme allows disabled cinema guests to get a free ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.

Cineworld at Tower Park and The Odeon in Bournemouth are both scheme members.

To apply, the person requiring assistance must be 8 years of age or older plus meet one further criteria. Visit the CEA Card website to find out:

• if you are eligible
• where you can use the card
• how to apply for a card

Many cinemas offer autism friendly screenings. Visit the Dimensions website for further details.

To find out if a venue or activity is accessible:

• visit the venue or activity website - you may need to check their FAQs
• call the venue
• visit the venue

Discuss your needs with a member of staff at the venue in advance to see if they can make special arrangements.

AccessAble is a useful website containing detailed access information about a range of venues.

Accessibility information for Odeon – Bournemouth BH2

Accessibility information for the Regent Centre (Christchurch)

Accessibility information for Cineworld Poole

Accessibility information for the Lighthouse (Poole)