There are plenty of ways to keep the costs down on a trip to the movies including FREE Cinema Preview Tickets that doesn’t necessarily mean forgoing the popcorn. Follow our guide to cheap cinema tickets below to help you enjoy a trip to the movies on a budget.

1. Vue Cinema Mighty Mornings, (from £2.49pp)

Take advantage of this Mini Mornings promotion from Vue Cinemas where tickets are priced from just £2.49pp if you book in advance.  Running each weekend and throughout the school holidays, guests can enjoy a range of family movies at a budget price.  This offer is valid for use for children, (age 4-11 years) and any accompanying adults where movies are listed mid-morning from around 10am.  Whilst this won’t be a trip to the latest blockbuster, there are a surprising range of popular movies available with selections changing each week. More details available at Vue Cinema Mini Mornings.

Follow our Guide to Cheap Cinema Tickets & Mid Morning Movies packed with top tips to help you make the most of this offer.

2. Free Cinema Tickets

Did you know it was actually possible to pick up FREE tickets to the movies?  We’ve managed to wrangle complementary tickets to cinema previews over the years where all you are being asked to do to provide some simple feedback.  Films tend to run at off peak times, such as Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings, and you need to be quick to use the screening code to confirm you tickets.

More information available within our Guide to FREE Cinema Preview Ticket Screenings.

3. 2 Odeon Cinema Tickets for £10/2 Odeon Luxe Ticket for £15

Here’s a chance for Amazon Prime members to enjoy savings on cinema tickets for those that can visit mid-week. Available Monday to Thursday, prime members can pick up 2 Odeon tickets for £10 or 2 recliner tickets for £15 at Odeon Luxe. Simply pick up the prime offer code before heading over to Odeon to redeem your code & book your tickets. Find out more details on how this promotion works over at Odeon Cinema Prime Member Promotion.

4. Cineworld; Movies For Juniors from £3.99pp

Take advantage of this Movies for Juniors Cineworld promotion that offers adult & child tickets from just £3.99pp.  Discounted weekly screenings brings you a selection of family films at discounted prices. Adults must be accompanied by children with all tickets starting from £3.99pp. Whilst Cineworld usually offers a range of movies throughout the year, it is worth noting that not all Cineworld cinemas participate in this deal.

More information available from Cineworld; Movies for Juniors.

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5. Odeon Kids Screening from £1 a child

Look out for Odeon Kids Screenings that offers mid-morning family movies at a discounted price.  This cheap ticket deal runs every weekend & most school holidays where you can pick up tickets from just £1 a child. More information available at Odeon Kids Screenings.

6. Weekend Cinema; Omniplex Kids Club

Omniplex Cinemas offer discounted family cinema tickets at the weekend for those with children aged under 12 years.  Ticket prices vary from setting to setting but both adults & children can take advantage of the discounted prices offered. More information available over at Omniplex Cinema Kids Club.

7. Tesco Clubcard Vouchers & Cinema Tokens

Regular Tesco shoppers can take advantage of loyalty Clubcard vouchers to enjoy savings on cinema tickets. Cineworld & Picturehouse are both participating in this supermarket loyalty scheme where you can enjoy 2 times the value of your Clubcard vouchers.  You can even top up with cash should your vouchers not quite stretch too, (terms & conditions apply). Look out too for an option to purchase a Cineworld Unlimited Pass for those planning to visit on a regular basis.

Find out how we managed to pick up 3 FREE tickets to the Opera & 2 FREE child tickets to the theatre within just 7 days!

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Top Tips For Cheap Cinema Tickets

Avoid Blockbuster Tax Charges

Previously, some cinemas were effectively running a blockbuster tax on top movies when demand for tickets is likely to be high. This enhanced ticket price tends to run for the first few weeks following release relying on the willingness of fans to pay extra to watch the latest blockbuster.  Often ticket prices return to standard entry charges a few weeks after release so it can be worth waiting it out!

Unlimited Cards

Both Cineworld & Odeon Cinemas now offer unlimited cards that can offer value for money for true movie fans.  For those that plan regular trips to the cinema throughout the year, then you may wish to consider either Cineworld’s Unlimited or Odeon myLimitless.  This offers you the option of paying a monthly fee to watch as many movies as you wish but look out for the terms & conditions for these offers before signing up. Tesco shoppers have also the option to purchase Cineworld Unlimited by redeeming Clubcard vouchers.

Visit On A Tuesday

Previously, by simply planning your trip to the cinema for a non-peak day there had been savings to be made.  A number of the cinema chains were offering enticements to encourage you to visit during their quiet days so for those with flexibility on when they can visit, this can make financial sense.

MeerKat Movies

Compare the Market customers can take advantage of similar MeerKat Movies 2 for 1 promotion.  Running each Tuesday or Wednesday customers can pick up 2 cinema tickets for the price of 1 throughout the year.  More details available from MeerKat Movies.

Cheap Cinema Tickets; Watch in 2D

It only hit me recently that I actually don’t like 3D movies! One of the main reasons 3D movies are here to stay is that the film industry love them because 3D movies are impossible to pirate.  However if I take into consideration how uncomfortable those glasses can be, the additional expense incurred plus the sudden realization that I actual prefer the 2D experience, then it is time to revert.

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