Useful Information
Adults/Children: Designed for families/nursery groups to attend together, these events will be open to preschool-aged children from 12 months up to 4 years and their carers. Adults can only attend with accompanying children, and children with a grown-up. We suggest that there should be a minimum of 1 adult to every 4 children.
Tickets: £2.50 Under 18s / £5.00 Over 18s. Tickets are needed for children over 18months and their adults.
Seating: Booster seats for children of 18 months and above are available on a first come, first served basis. Attendees of under 18 months may be seated on an adult’s lap for the duration of event. The auditorium has flip seats – so please always supervise children in seats and never leave them unattended.
Screening environment: The lights in the screening will be lightly dimmed and the sound of the films will be reduced. Movement and noise from young film fans is expected in these screenings but we do respectfully request that accompanying grown-ups do not use mobile phones/devices in the auditorium and ensure children are always supervised – especially on the stairs. If your child needs a break from the screening at any time, you are free to move in and out of the auditorium and there are books and games in the foyer for you to use.
Age recommendation: Films will all be rated a U by the BBFC or classified as a U* by the local authority - but assessing suitability of any film screening is always the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk for more information on film ratings and content guidelines. If you would like a more nuanced description of any film content in this programme, please email [email protected] at least 5 working days before the screening.
Prams and buggies: We have limited space and are unable to accommodate prams and buggies in the auditorium at Preschool Pics screenings. Prams and buggies must be left outside the auditorium (at owners’ risk).
Baby-changes / High chairs: There are 5 baby changes in our Cinema 2&3 building (3 in our accessible toilets and 1 each in our male/female toilets). There are up to 5 high-chairs available in our café which are available on a first come, first served basis.
Food and drink: You are welcome to bring packed lunches/snacks/drinks for your child to consume; however, if you are seated in the main café area, we ask that grown-ups please make a purchase.
Spares / Spills: If you delve into your bag and find you’re short on supplies, please let us know! We have a selection of spare baby wipes, nappies, nappy bags, bum cream and the odd spare outfit too in case of spills and leaks.
Books / Activities: There are a selection of books/activities/toys left out in the café before and after the screening. These are used at customers’ own risk and please always supervise young children.
Parent and Baby Screenings: If your child is under 12months, we host our Parent and Baby Screenings on Monday and Saturday mornings.
Family Film Club: Aimed at 5+ cinemagoers and their families, our weekly Family Film Club takes place on Saturday mornings during term time to screen the best new releases, archive classics and international gems.
Whilst you’re here: The Barbican Library on Level 2 is open Mon – Sat and hosts regular Rhyme Time sessions and Monster Art Clubs; please check their website for more detail. The Fortune Street Park is a 5-minute walk from Cinema 2&3 with an entrance on Whitecross Street and is a great place for a picnic and to burn off some energy off after a screening!
Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
