The Light Stockport
WHERE
Stockport
What it’s like
Films, bowling, pool, darts and karaoke all under one roof, with party packages for kids that bundle in food and a host.
This one's not just a trip to the pictures. Alongside the cinema screens there's bowling, American pool, interactive darts and shuffleboard, plus karaoke if your lot fancy embarrassing themselves after the film. It means you can turn a two-hour outing into a proper half-day if the kids are up for it, mixing a film with a game of pool or a few frames of bowling.
Kids' parties start at £14.50 a head, which gets you a host, a decorated party table for an hour, food and unlimited squash. Booking is done through their online party portal and you need at least 7 kids to book a party slot, up to a maximum of 30. The food side is the usual party spread, burgers, pizza, chicken strips and waffle fries, with gluten-free pizza and vegan cheese available if you ask. They won't provide a cake but you can bring your own, and they'll supervise the cutting.
If you're not doing a party, there's still a food court on site doing pizza, burgers and sharing platters, so you don't need to have eaten before you arrive. Every screen has wheelchair and lift access, and carers get a free companion ticket through the CEA card scheme. There's also a hearing loop and sensory-friendly sessions listed, which is handy if the usual cinema noise levels are a problem for your child.
Worth knowing before you book a party: full payment is taken upfront to secure the slot, and cancelling with less than 14 days' notice means no refund, just a reschedule. That's a bit of a faff if plans change last minute.
Facilities
Need to know
- Food
- Cinema snacks plus cafe with food court, pizza, burgers, and sharing platters available
- Wheelchairs
- Every screen equipped with wheelchair and lift access
- Parties
- Kids parties from £14.50 per person, includes host, decorated party table for 1 hour, food and unlimited squash
- Full payment for parties is taken upfront when you book, not on the day
- You can book up to two activities through the party booking system, so pair the film with a game of bowling or pool
- Gluten-free pizza and vegan cheese are available for parties at no extra cost if you flag it when booking
- Sensory-friendly sessions and a hearing loop are available if standard screenings are too much
Plan your visit
How much do kids parties cost?
From £14.50 per person, which includes a host, a decorated party table for an hour, food and unlimited squash.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, parties go through their online party portal and need a minimum of 7 kids per booking.
Can they provide a birthday cake?
They don't provide one but you can bring your own, and they'll supervise a knife for cutting it. No sparklers or relightable candles though.
What if we need to cancel a party?
More than 14 days out you get a 75% refund or full credit to your account. Less than 14 days out, no refund, just a reschedule.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Every screen has wheelchair and lift access, and carers can get a free companion ticket through the CEA card scheme.
Is there food if we're not doing a party?
There's a food court on site with pizza, burgers and sharing platters, plus the usual cinema snacks.
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