Preserve the picture house
We care for the character and history that makes every visit and every film special.
Independent cinema in Skipton
A single-screen picture house with more than a century of filmgoing woven into the town.
Our story
Plaza Cinema Skipton is a traditional single-screen cinema in the heart of Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The building began life as a temperance hall in 1873 before being converted for cinema use in 1912, giving it a long place in the town’s cultural life. The venue was once known as the Gem Picture Palace and later became The Plaza.
Today it remains one of Skipton’s distinctive independent landmarks, pairing an intimate auditorium with a varied programme of new releases, family films, classics and event cinema. A film club runs on the first Sunday of the month which is open to non-members.
Original building opened as a temperance hall
Converted for cinema use in the heart of Skipton
Intimate single-screen auditorium with stalls and balcony.
Our values
We care for the character and history that makes every visit and every film special.
From the box office to the auditorium, we want the experience to feel warm, easy and unmistakably local.
New releases, family films and beloved classics all have a place on our screen. As well as film club once a month.
Inside the Plaza
Plan your visit
At the Plaza we offer both tickets and confectionery at extremely competitive prices.
Please note: An NUS/Totum card or UNiDAYS is required to benefit from student discounts. Senior tickets are for State Pensioners. Children must be 14 and under or adult prices will be charged.
Proof of age may needed for 12, 12a, 15 and 18 certificate films.
You’ll find Plaza Cinema on Sackville Street in Skipton, a short walk from the town centre. There is a small customer car park to the side of the Plaza.
Disabled access is provided via the side entrance, please alert the box office staff should you need to access this entrance.