Duke of York's Cinema

Duke of York's Cinema is a movie theater in Brighton with a single screen seating 278 people, retaining original architectural details from its 1910 construction. The venue combines its projection space with a café bar featuring outdoor seating for guests.

The cinema was founded in 1910 by actress-manager Violet Melnotte-Wyatt on the former site of the Amber Ale Brewery. It has operated continuously as a film venue and remains a Grade II listed building due to its architectural worth.

The cinema screens a mix of current releases, classic films, and independent productions that appeal to diverse audiences. It serves as a gathering place for film enthusiasts who appreciate both traditional and experimental cinema.

The venue opens 15 minutes before the first screening to allow guests to arrive and settle in comfortably. Ticket prices vary according to showing and visitor type, with family packages available for group visits.

Atop the building sit oversized painted legs of a can-can dancer, moved here from the Not The Moulin Rouge Theatre in Oxford during 1991. This quirky rooftop decoration is a local detail that many visitors miss on their first visit to the cinema.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Official opening: September 22, 1910

Address: Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4NA, England

Website: https://picturehouses.com/cinema/duke-of-york-s-picturehouse

GPS coordinates: 50.83392,-0.13842

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02