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Outdoor Cinema - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG)

Join Purbeck Film Festival in the historic ruins of Corfe Castle for a night under the stars and enjoy a movie classic.

  • Booking essential

After last year’s sold out success, we bring you the second in the eternally popular Harry Potter series, to be enjoyed in the moonlit bailey of Corfe Castle. In his second term as a pupil-wizard, Harry must face off against a medusa-like creature that can petrify from its evil eye. This film is in many ways superior to the first film, with more action and a tighter script. Kenneth Branagh is a welcome addition to the cast and Batman cinematographer Roger Pratt brings a gothic panache to the wonderfully realised Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As a final sweetener, this is the one with the flying Ford Anglia!

Dressing up is optional but absolutely welcomed!

Gates open from 8.00 pm to allow you plenty of time to pick a perfect place to sit, grab a drink and enjoy a picnic before the film. Film starts 8.45 pm (depending on levels of light).

Tickets £12.50 Adult, £6.50 Child (under 18) and £32 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children).

Licensed bar, hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on the night. Dress warmly, bring a blanket, your own seating, a torch and insect repellent is advised.

Performances are weather dependent but will only be cancelled in extreme circumstances.

Please visit purbeckfilm.com for more information and to book tickets

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £12.50
Child £6.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family (1A+3C)£32.00
Family (2A+2C)£32.00

The basics

Booking details

Call purbeckfilm.com All ticket sales for this event are being managed by Purbeck Film Festival.

Suitability

This is a family friendly event.

Meeting point

This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle. Please note the paths to the castle are unlit so torches will be required. The Welcome Centre will not be open on these evenings.

What to bring and wear

Dress warmly, bring a blanket, your own seating, a torch and insect repellent is advised.

Accessibility

Access to the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle is step free. Please call 01929 481294 or email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk for any accessibility information and one of the team will be happy to assist.

Other

All ticket sales for this event are being managed by Purbeck Film Festival. For any enquiries please contact 07443 468850 (not for bookings). All updates will be posted on purbeckfilm.com first Cancellations and refunds: We operate a no refund policy. Your ticket will not be refunded if you are unable to come along to a film screening. If you can demonstrate that your booking was made in error, please email info@purbeckfilm.com at the time of purchase. If it is necessary for Purbeck Film Festival to cancel or stop a film in progress for any reason, all tickets will be refunded or another screening of the film offered where possible.

Contact info

Purbeck Film Festival

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