Everything You Need To Know About: NE1's Screen On The Green

What is NE1's Screen on the Green?

It's a summer-long programme of fun film screenings and sporting action taking place on our open-air big screen - and best of all it's all completely free!

It's become a much-loved part of Newcastle's summer calendar and this year was even awarded Best Event at the annual Town and City Management Industry Awards!

Where is it located?

Screen On The Green is right in the heart of Newcastle at Old Eldon Square, next to Eldon Square shopping centre and just a minute’s walk from Monument.

How long will Screen on the Green be there for?

The screen fires into life on Monday 30th June and will be showing a selection of big-ticket sporting events until Friday 18th July, before the film programme takes over from Monday 21st July with screenings of two or three films a day right through to Sunday 31st August.

What sports will be shown?

For the first fortnight, you can catch all the Grand Slam action from Wimbledon between Monday 30th June and Sunday 13th July from 11am to 6pm. After that, the Tour de France takes over the screen from Monday 14th July to Friday 18th July screening between 11am and 6pm too.

When will the movies be shown?

Most days there will be two films showing at 12pm and 3pm, but on Wednesdays and Thursdays there'll be additional screenings at 6pm. Our popular Toddler Takeover mornings will also return on Tuesdays at 10:30am too.

On the August bank holiday, we're upping the ante with a day-long Shrek fest and and four film screenings and we're ending the season with an epic Screen on the Green Closing Party - but more on all this below!

What types of movies will be shown?

Our packed programme features something for everyone - from Disney and Pixar classics and family favourites to musicals and recent movie hits!

For the younger kids, our Toddler Takeovers at 10:30am on Tuesdays are perfect with screenings of BBC adaptations of writer Julia Donaldson's most popular books - The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom included.

Our 6pm screenings are ideal if you're wanting to catch a movie later in the day. On Wednesday evenings, its the Tyneside Cinema Takeover with cult classics and top picks from their film experts including Barbie and The Princess Bride, while on Thursday evenings we're screening top recent blockbusters hand-picked by the NE1 team like Twisters, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and Captain America: Brave New World.

On Monday 25th August, it's our Bank Holiday Shrek Special with all four films in the franchise being shown from 10:30am and during the final two days of Screen on the Green, we're hosting an epic Closing Party!

Check out the full film schedule for all movies and timings!

What is the Screen on the Green Closing Party?

This summer, Screen on the Green is going out with a bang by hosting a special end of season party - and you're all invited!

Taking place on Saturday 30th August and Sunday 31st August, we're showing two audience-picked films each day at 12pm 3pm that were randomly selected from a competition held earlier this year and between 11am and 4pm there'll be extra fun for kids with face painting, character visits, crafts and more!

It’s set to be the perfect end to another incredible season at Old Eldon Square – so come on down and have some fun, find out which films won, and say goodbye to the summer in style!

Are all the films suitable for children?

Every film we've scheduled is classified as 12A or lower, so everybody is allowed to watch - although parents should make their own decisions about whether a particular film is appropriate for younger children. There’s certainly nothing that’s not suitable for a family-friendly environment, but that said there are films aimed more squarely at older kids and adults so there’s plenty of opportunities to book a babysitter and settle in for a blockbuster you might have missed at the cinema.

Remember to check out the Screen on the Green film schedule ahead of stopping by for all film classifications and swing by the Children's British Board of Film Classification for more information.

How much does it cost and can I reserve a seat?

All the screenings are free and no tickets are needed - just rock up and take your place. Seats unfortunately can't be reserved, so if you’re concerned about getting the best view in the house, we’d just recommend getting down there a bit early to bag the seat you want!

What if it rains?

Living in the North East means the weather is a tad unpredictable even in the height of summer - even if we've had a lovely few days of sunshine recently! We recommend checking the weather forecast, dressing appropriately and not forgetting the brolly and a warm layer or two, just in case!

Can I eat and drink during the screenings? 

Of course! And there’s any number of great places to grab snacks and treats right by the square - from Sainsbury's Local, Tesco and Greggs to Costa and Starbucks - plus lots of independent outlets.

You could make a day out of it – there are so many places to go for a late lunch for post-movie dinner. Around the square itself you’ll find Wagamama, Nando’s and Pizza Express, and that part of the city is packed with excellent restaurants.

Every year, the NE1 team work hard to bring you a series of excellent events to make your summer in Newcastle a great one, and Screen On The Green is one of our most-loved additions to the city. Whether you want to catch a film with friends or have a fun day out with your kids, head on down and enjoy some movie magic this summer!

NE1's Screen on the Green is in place at Old Eldon Square from Monday 30th June to 31st August. For the full schedule, visit www.ne1summerinthecity.co.uk/screen-green.

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