“It was one mass of flames in Wine Street, Mary Le Port Street, Dolphin Street, Peter Street and Castle Street [...] As far as we could see, flames and more flames. Everything was so quiet, apart from the crackle of flames. For days, every time I closed my eyes I could see flames”
DOORS: 12:30 | FILM STARTS 12:40
Now in its third year, our open-air, undercover garden cinema event returns — bigger and better than ever!
Taking place in the beautiful Mall Gardens in the heart of Clifton Village, this is outdoor cinema with a twist. Relax in the Central Arena before the film, with drinks, art displays, tastings and local food vendors, then make your way into one our two cinema spaces for the main event. With covered seating, a state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones, enjoy your film come rain or shine - it's a Summer experience that’s not to be missed.
On Saturday Screen 2 hosts a special screening of Blitz On Bristol, a 1980 documentary kindly provided and licensed by Bristol Archives. Featuring archive footage and eyewitness interviews, this is a sobering account of one of the darker chapter’s of the city’s history, and how the people of Bristol lived through such troubled times.
What your ticket includes:
🎬 Allocated seating for a classic film screening
🎧 Bluetooth headphones for incredible sound quality
🎟️ Access to the Central Arena, which includes:
Complimentary wine tasting before the film begins for all over-18s
Gin tasting with Six O’Clock Gin
Two pop-up art displays from Hidden Gallery and Firewater Gallery
Free-to-enter competitions
The Ivy Clifton Bar
Catering from The Mall Deli and Toff’s Pasta
Pop-up stalls from local businesses
About The Film
1980 | E | 61 mins
Presenter Derek Jones recounts the events of the Bristol Blitz between 1940-1, speaking with citizens who lived through it, and blending archive and contemporary footage to explore how the bombings affected the landscape of the city as well as the lives of its inhabitants.
Exempt from classification - may contain some mild disturbing imagery
About The Location
The Mall Gardens in the heart of Clifton Village, is a serene green oasis surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture and quaint boutiques. Its peaceful, tree-lined setting make it a perfect spot to unwind — as well as an ideal location for enjoying cult classics and beloved films in a unique setting.
Tickets
PLEASE NOTE: we are waiting on final licensing confirmation before we can launch ticket sales. Register your interest via the waiting list below to be the first to hear when they go on sale soon!
Getting Here
The Mall Gardens is located in the centre of Clifton Village, just off The Mall.
The main entrance to the venue is on West Mall (what.3.words ///woke.bucket.loves)
Parking in Clifton Village is limited and subject to restrictions.
Buses 8 & 9 both stop in Clifton Village, a short walk from the Observatory. The nearest train station is Clifton Down.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The Mall Gardens Clifton has an alternative entrance for those who require level access. Please contact us directly for further instructions about how to access this.
Whilst the site is flat, some areas may be uneven, or have grass or matting underfoot
If you require a designated wheelchair space please let us know in advance.
If you are attending an event as a registered carer for a disabled guest, please bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet will be available at the event.
Headphones: this event requires wireless headsets to be used during the film. The headsets can be used with hearing aids. Please get in contact for further detail.
Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however this varies depending on the film.