Everyman Manchester St. John's
BEST FOR
Ages 0-14
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Baby and toddler screenings with the sound turned down and cake included, plus school holiday films at half price for older kids.
Baby Club is for under-ones, Toddler Club covers ages one to five, and both come with reduced volume, dimmed lighting and a hot drink plus cake or popcorn thrown in. Toddler Club even allocates seating for two people per ticket, which is a nice touch if you're juggling a small child who won't sit still. Buggies have to stay clear of the fire escapes though, and on busy Baby Club sessions there may not be room inside the auditorium for them at all, so you could end up leaving it outside.
Once they're past five, it's Family Film Club during the school holidays, off-peak screenings with 50% off every child ticket, no limit on numbers. There's also a Family Ticket for two adults and two kids up to 14 on select screenings. Outside of clubs, babies under 12 months can come along to any U or PG film before 5pm free of charge, any day of the week, but that cut-off is firm; no babies allowed in after 5pm at all.
Food comes from the Spielburger kitchen, pizzas and burgers plus sharing plates, and there's waiter service to your seat if you fancy not queuing at the bar with a toddler in tow. It's full step-free access with a lift from both street entrances, and wheelchair spaces are held in all three screens. There's no car park on site.
Booking ahead is recommended, and there's a £2.50 fee per transaction online which you can dodge by buying at the box office instead. Just know that everything's non-refundable, and you've only got a 24-hour window before the screening to swap it for another time.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Under-fives at the clubs, with half-price films keeping 5 to 14s happy too
- Booking
- Pre-booking recommended. £2.50 online/phone booking fee per transaction (avoided by buying at box office or membership)
- Parking
- No on-site parking. NCP Car Park Manchester Spinningfields 3 min walk away, open 24 hours
- Food
- Spielburger kitchen with pizzas, burgers, sharing plates, desserts, cocktails, craft beers, fine wines
- Wheelchairs
- Full step-free access with lift from both street entrances to bar and Screen 3
- Getting there by bus or train
- Salford Central station 8 min walk
- Booking online costs £2.50 per transaction; buying at the box office avoids it
- Babies aren't allowed into any screening after 5pm
- Buggy space is tight in some auditoriums during busy Baby Club sessions
- Family Ticket covers two adults and two kids up to 14 on select screenings only
- The kitchen can't guarantee dishes are free of allergens despite fresh prep
Plan your visit
What is Baby Club and Toddler Club?
Baby Club is for under-ones, Toddler Club for ages one to five, both with the sound and lights turned down and a hot drink plus cake or popcorn included. Toddler Club gives you allocated seating for two per ticket.
Can we bring a baby to a normal film?
Any U or PG screening before 5pm, free of charge, seven days a week. After 5pm babies aren't permitted at all.
How much does Family Film Club cost?
Child tickets get 50% off during school holiday screenings, with no limit on how many kids in your group get the discount. Adult and concession tickets are reduced too.
Do we need to book ahead?
Pre-booking's recommended and there's a £2.50 fee per transaction online, which you avoid by buying at the box office. Just remember bookings are non-refundable, and you need 24 hours notice to exchange.
Is there parking?
Not on site. The NCP at Spinningfields is a three minute walk and open 24 hours.
Is it accessible with a wheelchair or buggy?
Yes, full step-free access with lifts from both street entrances, and wheelchair spaces held in all three screens. Buggies are fine but have to stay clear of the fire escapes, and busy Baby Club sessions may mean leaving one outside.
Featured in 1 Huddlepin list
MAKE A DAY OF IT
