London's cinemas show everything from the latest blockbusters to art-house movies, independent films and world cinema.
Many of the cinemas in London are wheelchair accessible. Some cinemas provide a range of facilities to meet individual needs, such as induction loops, audio-described screenings, or autism friendly screenings.
London cinema chains
The following cinema chains have many accessible locations across London.
- Picturehouse Cinemas
Picturehouse Cinemas access information (detailed information on each cinema is available on the individual venue listings). - Cineworld
Cineworld access information. - Odeon
Odeon access information. - Vue
Vue website includes access information for individual theatres. - Empire
Detailed access information for each theatre is available on the Empire website under "Cinema Info". - Everyman
Check the venue information for individual theatres on the Everyman website.
Independent cinemas in London
The following independent cinemas are all wheelchair accessible and some offer additional facilities.
- Barbican
Barbican cinema access information. - Curzon Cinemas
Check the venue information for individual theatres on the Curzon Cinemas website. - BFI IMAX Odeon (Waterloo)
IMAX access information. - BFI Southbank
- BFI Southbank access information.
- Lexi Cinema
The Lexi Cinema is accessible but check in advance that lifts are operating.
AccessAble
AccessAble provides an online national guide to accessible buildings, venues and services. Its experts audit each business to collect the information.
Visit the AccessAble website for comprehensive access information on cinemas in London.
You can contact other London cinemas directly for their accessibility information.
