Ultimate Picture Palace Cinema

When the Oxford Picture Palace (now the Ultimate Picture Palace) opened in 1911 it was Oxford’s first purpose built ‘electric theatre’. The technology of projecting moving images on to a screen was still in its infancy, but the ‘cinematograph’ had become wildly popular and a wave of new cinemas quickly followed, offering thrilling entertainment to both Town and Gown. In a 27-year period no fewer than ten new cinemas opened. Join local historian Liz Woolley to find out more about this fascinating aspect of Oxford’s social history.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1230

Sunday 14 September:

1000

Location & directions

Ultimate Picture Palace Cinema, Jeune Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1BN

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Free, but advance booking is essential.

Booking telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking website:

https://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/ultimate-picture-palace-cinema

Accessibility details

The auditorium and box office is on street level. If you have access requirements, book tickets as normal through the website and then email [email protected] to let them know that you require a wheelchair space and if you need to reserve a seat for a personal assistant. The cinema is accessible to wheelchairs, but the toilets are not.

Additional information

Yes, drinks and snacks will be sold from the bar. The talk is suitable for children aged 12+.

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