Here at Chichester Cinema, we welcome all film lovers. Working in partnership with our landlords (New Park Centre) we hope we can make your visit a pleasant and stress-free one.
There are four allocated car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders in the New Park Centre car park.
We advise arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance start time to get one of these spaces; although please be aware that a space cannot be guaranteed. There are disabled spaces in the public carpark next door as well.
The main entrance to New Park Centre is located on the north side of the building, and only a few metres from the disabled car park bays.
The Centre is on one level, with the box office, bar, disabled toilet, Studio and main auditorium all being easily accessible. There are automatic doors leading into the building through the main entrance (north).
The doors to the south entrance can accommodate a wheelchair, but there is a small one-inch rise.
Wheelchair users are most welcome, but it is essential to book in advance. Wheelchair spaces are available for booking via phone or in person at the box office. You are welcome to visit us during non-screening times if you would like to have a look at the auditorium.
Our friendly volunteers are always on hand to show you to your seat before anyone else too.
We are a single-screen cinema with 113 seats including two wheelchair spaces. There is wheelchair access at the side and bar entrance to the Community Centre.
A wheelchair-accessible, all-gender toilet is positioned on the right as you approach the auditorium. If you are travelling to us by public transport, Chichester train station is wheelchair accessible, as is the footpath from the bus stop.
There are handrails at the end of each row of the stadium-style seating in the auditorium.
If you require a carer, simply apply for a free Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card (CEA Card) by picking up an application form from our box office or from www.ceacard.co.uk. Your 'CEA Card' will entitle your accompanying carer to a free seat.
This card is accepted at most cinemas in the UK.
The auditorium is fitted with an induction-loop and looped hearing devices for amplified sound are available for free at the box office, to be returned after each film.
Please set hearing aids to the 'T' setting.
The Box Office is also fitted with looped microphones.
Subtitled for the hard of hearing screenings
These provide a transcription of the audio from a film, displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen. Along with the dialogue from the film, the subtitles include non-dialogue audio such as "(sighs)" or "(door creaks)".
Audio Described Screenings
A pre-recorded voice commentary that describes action, body language, expressions and movements during the film. Because it fits within the silent gaps in a film, it does not interfere with the dialogue. It is a separate soundtrack which is broadcasted through wireless headphones which only the wearer can hear.
Assistance dogs are welcome but you will need to provide the official certificate.
For health & safety reasons, we respectfully request that customers with assistance dogs book seats in the flat area of the auditorium.
Please mention if you are bringing a guide dog when booking, so we can allocate the correct space for you.
No other animals are permitted in the Community Centre.
For any performance containing strobe lighting etc, a notice will be displayed in the cinema programme brochure and online.
We aim to create an environment that is welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities and cognitive disorders. Sound levels are turned down, the lights left on at a low level and there are no trailers.
Film-goers are free to bring their own food and drinks to the cinema, are able to make noise and to sit where they feel most comfortable.
We hope soon to be able to offer dedicated dementia screenings, with adaptations to make it easier for customers with dementia to navigate their way round the building, such as signage, more staff on hand to help.
These screenings will be relaxed, with no trailers, they often have intervals, have reduced occupancy and often have a socialising element at the end of screenings such as teas and coffees.