Dont you dare booking at the same time i do, they are also my daughters favorite and her teddy bear is quite vicious. Bfi imax has britains largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire auditorium to give your event the biggest possible fanfare. We are pleased to announce that the bfi imax has just revealed its newly refurbished auditorium. When you book tickets via the site, we will need to collect information about you to process the. Also offering an extensive range of food and drink for you to choose from, including our very own onsite costa.
These are only available for customers in person at the bfi southbank box office. There are several other imax screens in london, mostly in odeon cinemas, but theyre all about the size of a large normal cinema screen. Londons indeed, the uks biggest cinema screen at 540 square metres, the bfi imax stands alone in the centre of a busy roundabout next to waterloo station. This includes a row of cosy double seats centre block row p. Seeing a film at the bfi imax is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 489 seats including 69 premier seats, and thats just inside the auditorium. Largest screen in uk but seats are not comfortable. Welcome to the bfi shop, the home of bfi dvd and bluray. I prebooked our seats online and we collected our tickets from the machine in the foyer.
The giant glass drum of the bfi imax, londons in fact, the uks largest stateoftheart cinema, boasts a 20m by 26m cinema screen and a sound system of over 12,000 watts. British film institute imax london aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. The bfi southbank can post out tickets within the uk for screenings a minimum of 1 week in the future. Order tickets, check local showtimes and get directions to bfi imax, british film institute. British film institute imax london 2020 all you need to know. Film and tvrelated books, dvds and gifts at bfi southbank and online. However, if showing a film with an aspect ratio of 2. Bfi imax, 1 charlie chaplin walk, waterloo, london 2020. Might be worth turning the visit into a shoppingsighting trip as your journey is longish. Apr 22, 2015 ive been regularly watching films at the bfi imax for the last 45 years. So i recently booked seats at the london bfi imax to see the hunger games catching fire. London s indeed, the uks biggest cinema screen at 540 square metres, the bfi imax stands alone in the centre of a busy roundabout next to waterloo station. Bfi player partners with six regional cinemas to bring audiences the best in uk and global cinema at home. It has a seating capacity of just under 500 and a 12,000 watt digital surround sound system.
Jun 06, 2012 but you definitely, definitely dont want to be right at the sides its vertigoinducing, the image is completely distorted, and could make you feel a bit queasy. Went to see the dark knight in 2d here last week and the place came into its own. British film institute imax london 2020 all you need to. See 797 photos and 171 tips from 10165 visitors to odeon bfi imax. There is a subway on the left of waterloo station that takes you to the imax which is on a roundabout. Only trouble you will find is that it can be tricky getting tickets around big releases, especially at prime times. Bfi imax was designed by bryan avery of avery associates architects and completed in may 1999. Park plaza london waterloo 6 hercules rd, lambeth london se1 7dp united kingdom. If you get a chance ie, if its still showing go see the dark knight rises in imax, large sections of it were filmed on 70mm film which is the native format for imax and will fill the screen, its esentially the same aspect ratio as your widescreen tv so is more natural on the eye than a standard letterbox movie in my opinion. Enjoy the very latest imax films, old favourites and highlights from odeon in the stateoftheart cinema. The bfi imax is located in the heart of southbank and is home britains largest cinema screen. And get a seat where the screen just about fills your field of vision for that immersive experience.
British film institute imax london 2020 all you need. The screen is the largest in britain 20m high and 26m wide. Our brand new riverside bar and restaurant gives spectacular views of waterloo bridge and the thames the hottest spot on the southbank. Compare every available hotel deal and airbnb near bfi imax, so book today to secure the best price. With 11,600watts of digital surroundsound and the most sophisticated motionpicture projection system in the world, you will literally feel.
We visited the bfi imax today to see the new movie 1917. It now boasts both luxury premium and standard seats in response to customer requests, and has new carpeting throughout. Bfi imax seats hotukdeals we use cookies to improve and personalise your browsing experience, to perform analytics and research, and to provide social media features. I occasionally post on twitter and instagram when attending movie premieres, so you can see where i am sitting. The bfi imax is an imax cinema in the south bank district of london, just north of waterloo station.
Not only are the latest imax films on show, but some classic favourite and highlights from odeon plus. Each venue will present a curated offer to their local audiences, with offer including exclusive free fourweek trial to their members. Bfi imax, british film institute theatre london, se1 8xr imax. The screen is the largest in britain, measuring 20m high and 26m wide. Odeon bfi imax view listings and book cinema tickets now. Due tothe latest measures in place in the uk in response to covid19, the bfi shop is currently closed. The biggest screen in britain, situated at london waterloo.
Watching a film at the bfi imax is completely immersive. Bfi southbank is funded and operated by the british film institute. Ive been regularly watching films at the bfi imax for the last 45 years. I am not a tall person but barely fit to the space. Our screen is more than 20 metres high thats nearly the height of five doubledecker buses and 26 metres wide.
Reviews of bfi imax in london bfi imax venue information. The screen is, of course, absolutely massive, the sound quality is spectacular and the seats are arranged at such a vertiginous angle that theres. When you book tickets via the site, we will need to collect information about you to process the transaction and fulfil your order. Bfi shop bfi southbank london se1 8xt united kingdom. Hi all,i just booked two double seat premium seats thinking these were the best seats. The bfi imax at waterloo is the biggest imax screen in the uk by far.
The 2 seats either side of each aisle are ok, but you dont want to be any further on the sidelines than that. Due tothe latest measures in place in the uk in response to covid19, the bfi shop is currently closed customers can still place orders online, but please be aware that shipping will be delayed until we reopen date unkown at present. The london imax theatre is located close to a number of other london theatres and attractions including the old vic theatre southbank, royal festival hall, royal national theatre and the london eye. If you get a chance ie, if its still showing go see the dark knight rises in imax, large sections of it were filmed on 70mm film which is the native format for imax and will fill the screen, its esentially the same aspect ratio as your widescreen tv so is more natural on the eye than a.
It is owned by the british film institute and since july 2012 has been operated by odeon cinemas. Find the latest film times, trailers, prices at your local cinema in bfi imax. Watching a film here is a completely immersive experience and our programme ranges from the latest imax blockbusters to worldclass alternative content and educational presentations. Its also worth going for the premium seats as they are in the optimal viewing position. The bfi london imax is the largest cinema screen in britain. Film lovers book tickets and travel from across europe for the immersive experience of the latest blockbuster or classic rerelease. I want to be overwhelmed by that huge screen but without having to swivel my head to see everything. I recommend only booking if you can get seats in the middle and in the top third of seats furthest. The bfi imax is a stateoftheart, largeformat cinema on londons south bank. The huge screen and 500capacity luxury auditorium is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies and for special guests who cant be there, you can stream in anything via satellite to your audience here and across the world. Worth a trip but book only premium seats that are central.
It was designed avery associates architects and was completed in may 1999. Hi all, i just booked two double seat premium seats thinking these were the best seats. If you want premium seats book in advance as they go fast. The bfi imax is the biggest cinema screen in the uk. Frequently asked questions about booking bfi imax tickets and our partnership with odeon. With britains largest cinema screen our auditorium is a flexible space that lends itself to conferences, award ceremonies, launches and film premieres.
Does anyone know the difference between double seat premium and premium. Bfi imax seeing a film at the bfi imax is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 489 seats including 69 premier seats, and thats just inside the auditorium. Personally, i always go for seats in the middle, or just behind, of the auditorium. Great venue, but slightly spoilt by the underpass which today had pop up tents and puddles of vomit yuck. The bfi imax is a modern venue supported by excellent local and national transportation links. Odeon bfi imax 171 tips from 10165 visitors foursquare. Weve put together a guide to the best cinemas in london everything from the most luxurious to the best value for money.
The cinema is located in the centre of a roundabout junction with waterloo road to the southeast. The giant glass drum of the bfi imax, london s in fact, the uks largest stateofthe. The only drawback with the bfi is that the seats arent very comfortable. It measures 26m by 20m with a total screen size of 520m however, if showing a film with an aspect ratio of 2. We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television. Frequently asked questions about booking bfi imax tickets and our. Is there anything better than imax at the movie theaters in the us. This includes a row of cosy double seats centre block row p opening times. Seeing a film here is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 498 seats including 69 premier seats, and thats just inside the auditorium. A limited number of standby seats are reserved for sale half an hour before each performance. Aug 08, 2012 after years of operation on the south bank, we have replaced our huge imax screen, measuring 26 metres wide and 20 metres high, with a brand new silver screen so that we can continue to bring.
Bfi imax bfi film releases bfi london film festival bfi flare. The bfi imax is a stateoftheart, largeformat cinema on london s south bank. The bfi imax is an imax cinema located in the south bank district of london. This content has been supplied by bfi london imax cinema. Prices vary so please check the website before your visit. Is it better to sit near the centre, but closer to the screen, or further away from the screen, but off to the side. Where are the best seats in the bfi imax in london.
For more information about the london bfi imax theatre as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below. News, pictures, events and discussion about london, uk. Immerse yourself in a cinema experience like no other. Seeing a film here is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 498 seats including 69. At bfi southbanks mediatheque you can explore the riches of the bfi national archive, for free. Our restaurant and bar reflects the buzzing atmosphere of the bfi and is the perfect place for a premovie meal or a post film drink. Fees and transaction charges are subject to change. Bfi imax, british film institute theatre london, se1 8xr. Aside from being the biggest screen in the country, its one of few true imax screens. Ive had them in other cinemas but i just thought the. Really nice cinema, try to book your tickets in advance and avoid front row seats, they are nauseating with a screen that huge. With digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five double decker buses and 489 seats including premier seating. Jun 10, 2012 going to the bfi imax cinema for the first time in my life next month to see the dark knight rises but need some good advice on where to sit as i dont want to be too close to the screen so that i have eye strain and feel like i have a broken neck halfway through the movie usually in a normal. After years of operation on the south bank, we have replaced our huge imax screen, measuring 26 metres wide and 20 metres high, with a brand new.
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