How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

Feedback

Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

And if you would like to find out more about films and the film industry follow this link to the icons of a number of organisations on the Links Page of the website.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema at Christmas

The Final Goodbye to Downton Abbey?

Friday 2nd January 2026 at 19.45

PLEASE NOTE! IT'S NOT THE LAST FRIDAY!

Downton Abbey : The Grand Finale

123 min, Cert. PG, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Review

After trudging through the 1910s and 1920s, we finally arrive in the 1930s in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. This time the story centres on Lady Mary Crawley and her divorce, which has caused something of a public stir.

Meanwhile, the family is also facing a financial crisis, which could set their reputation into a spin with the rest of society. Change is on the horizon and the household must be prepared. (Cineworld)

Friday 30th January 2026 at 19.45

Save the Cinema

109 min, Cert. 12A, 2022

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.