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Big Screen, Big Fun, Free Admission

On Saturday, August 9, we have two amazing family friendly films

  • Wicked (daytime)
  • Mamma Mia! The Movie (evening) 

On Sunday, August 10, we have another kids favourite

  • Frozen (daytime)
Dress Code: Fancy dress encouraged! There will be prizes for the best fancy dress at each film! What a great excuse to get dressed up and watch a free movie in style. 😎

 

Check out our hospitality packages, including all-inclusive options Eyes, to make your day extra special.

 

Already claimed your ticket? Please scroll to the bottom of this page to read our Frequently Asked Questions ahead of the day.

Experience the untold story of the Witches of Oz

WICKED

Prepare to be spellbound by the magic, music, and breathtaking visuals with a spectacular musical event featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. 

Event details - Saturday, August 9
  • 10:00: Gates Open
  • 10:00 - 11:45: Pre-show entertainment
    • Face painting
    • Fancy dress competition with prizes
    • Interactive games and musical warm-ups
  • 11:45 - 12:00: Get ready for the screening
  • 12:00 - 13:15: Wicked
  • 13:15 - 13:45 Interval
  • 13:45 - 15:00: Wicked
  • 15:30: Event close
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Hospitality

Wickedly Tasting Breakfast and All Inclusive Brunch

Why not add a full English breakfast and 90min all inclusive brunch before the film in our hospitality suite The Dean Wilson Boundary Rooms, which you'll have access to until the film ends.

For £16 you can enjoy a meat or veggie full English breakfast with a drink (£12 and soft drink for under 14s) or be truly 'Wicked' and have breakfast with all-inclusive drinks for just £34 per adult!

Why not give yourself an extra treat by adding a bottle of English Sparkling Wine from Roebuck Estate?

Breakfast is available from 10:15 until 11:45 and the film starts at Midday.

Get your ABBA fix! Mamma Mia! The Movie!

Mamma Mia!

Get ready to sing and dance! Mamma Mia! The movie is here!

Event details - Saturday, August 9
  • 16:30: Gates Open
  • 16:30 - 18:30: Pre-show entertainment
    • ABBA stars (live covers)
    • Best dressed awards, singalong warm-ups
    • Food court, glitter station, dancing
  • 18:30 - 18:45: Get ready for the screening
  • 18:45 - 20:00: Mamma Mia! The Movie
  • 20:00 - 20:30 Interval
  • 20:30 - 21:30: Mamma Mia! The Movie
  • 22:00: Event close
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Hospitality

Gimme Gimme Gimme Burgers and All Inclusive Drinks

Enjoy burgers and drinks before the film, including the option for 90min all inclusive drinks, in our hospitality suite The Dean Wilson Boundary Rooms, which you'll have access to until the film ends.

For £16 you can enjoy a meat or veggie burger, slaw and wedges with a drink (£12 and soft drink for under 14s) or be truly indulgent and have your burger with bottomless drinks for just £34 per adult!

If that isn't enough, why not give yourself an extra treat by adding a bottle of English Sparkling Wine from Roebuck Estate?

Burgers are available from 16.45 until 18.15 and the film starts at 18.45.

Frozen
Only the act of true love will thaw a frozen heart

Frozen

Do you want to build a snowman (singalong to Frozen)? Then 'let it go' at our Sunday open air cinema

Event details - Sunday, August 10
  • 09:45: Gates Open
  • 10:00 - 11:15: Pre-show entertainment
    • Face painting
    • Fancy dress competition with prizes
    • Interactive games and musical warm-ups
  • 11:15 - 11:30: Get ready for the screening
  • 11:30 - 12:30: Frozen
  • 12:30 - 13:00 Interval
  • 13:00 - 14:00: Frozen
  • 14:30: Event close
Hospitality

Really Let it Go with Breakfast before the film

Add a full English breakfast before the film in our hospitality suite The Dean Wilson Boundary Rooms, which you'll have access to until the film ends.

For £16 you can enjoy a meat or veggie full English breakfast with a drink (£12 and soft drink for under 14s)

Why not give yourself an extra treat by adding a bottle of English Sparkling Wine from Roebuck Estate?

Breakfast is available from 9:45 until 11:15am and the film starts at 11.30.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes but you will need to leave the ground and then return to enable us to prepare the venue for the next film.

As this is a free event unfortunately you can't bring your own food or drink in.

You can bring a blanket and cushions to sit and lie on but no chairs.

Unfortunately there is no parking at the ground. There is local parking available via the multi-storey on Norton Road or local streets. We're also only a 10 minute walk from Hove train station or a 5 minute taxi from Brighton rail station.

Yes, the County Ground aims to be accessible to all. Accessible Tickets are tickets tailored to those with access requirements. They are for fans with accessible needs and their companions only. Please select the relevant option on the ticket booking form for these. 

Unfortunately dogs are not permitted at the ground for this event, apart from guide/assistant dogs.

No. Flags and banners are not permitted, so we can ensure everybody has a fantastic view of the films and actitivies.

You can bring a small umbrella, but it cannot be used/raised during the screenings or activities. Please note, this is an open air viewing and there is no cover from the rain. Let's hope the wonderful British weather holds out! 

All children under the age of 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

Our venue is a cashless venue, therefore you will need to make payments with a debit or credit card.

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