Chelmsford Odeon Cinema is Chelmsford's only dedicated Cinema and can be found adjacent to the Meadows Shopping Centre. Being situated in the centre of the town, it has plenty of convenient parking, a wide choice of restaurants, and other good local facilities.

Located in Kings Head Walk, Chelmsford Odeon Cinema comprises of 8 screens with a total of almost 1,400 seats, ranging from the largest screen with 334 seats, down to a much smaller intimate screen with only 108 seats. Showing all the latest films and blockbusters, Chelmsford Cinema also offers the chance watch movies in 3D. Despite the increased admission charges for this, it is well worth the cost and you get to keep your special glasses for next time, if you remember them!

Facilities at Chelmsford Odeon are what you would expect of a modern day Essex cinema. The comfortable surroundings include wheelchair access, a hearing induction loop and descriptive audio in two of the auditoriums, disabled toilets, a lift, and a cash machine. There is also the usual standard cinema refreshments available including popcorn, nachos, hotdogs, soft drinks and sweets.

Chelmsford Odeon Cinema - Film Listings & Film Times

As with most UK cinemas, film times and listings are changed every Friday at Chelmsford Odeon. Showing all the latest movies, blockbusters, and 3D animations, as well as independent films, there is always a huge choice of what to see.

Being part of the famous Odeon group, Chelmsford cinema will always have the latest releases showing just after the premieres in London's West End. You will be able to see such Oscar winning films as Black Swan, The Kings Speech, and the latest Harry Potter film series just as soon as anyone else in the country.

It therefore pays to keep in touch with the latest Chelmsford Odeon cinema listings to find out what is showing and when, and to find out what is ‘coming soon'. so you don't miss out. The latest films and cinema times can be found by visiting Chelmsford Odeon Cinema - What's On.

Chelmsford Odeon Cinema - How to Book Tickets

Booking tickets at Chelmsford Odeon is easy. Either you can just turn up in person and pay at the ticket desk, or you can buy over the phone or online.

To book your cinema tickets online, just choose your film and time, enter your email address so you can receive a confirmation, followed by your payment card details. Once checkout has been completed, you will be given a reference number. You will need to bring this along to the cinema, in addition to your payment card, so you can pick up your film tickets. Tickets can be collected from the ticket desk or from the automated ticket machines by inserting your payment card.

If it is not convenient to buy your cinema tickets online, you may also purchase then by telephone from Filmline on 0871 2244 007. The same applies to telephone purchases as it does to online purchases.

Chelmsford Odeon Cinema Prices

Showing a full range of films for all ages, the Odeon is one of Chelmsford's premier entertainment centres. Despite recent price increases in the past couple of years it still is considered a cheap afternoon or evening out offering great value for money.

But how much will it cost? Check below to find your category and time you wish to visit.

Adult 18 years and older
All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £8.50
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £7.20

Child 12 years and under
All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £6.00
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £5.00

Teen Ages 13-17
All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £6.50
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £5.50

Senior Over 60 years
All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £6.50
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £5.50

Student
Available to those in full time education if they hold a valid form of ID such as NUS, NUS Associate, or ISIC (which must be presented at the Box Office to get the discount).

All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £6.50
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £5.50

Family
Available to any group of 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

All day Fri-Sun, After 5pm Mon-Thu, & Bank Hols £24.00
Before 5pm Mon-Thu (except Bank Holidays) £20.00

Photographic proof of eligibility may be required for any discounted tickets. When purchasing family tickets online select "Family Member" ticket. This will automatically add four tickets at a time to your booking.

3D Films (with digital projection and crystal clear sound)
Additional premium for all performances of:
Adult: £2.00
Family: £6.00
Other: £1.60
Glasses: £1.00 per pair (re-usable)

Standard Premier
Premier seats: Enjoy the best seat in the house with Premier seating:

Per Ticket £1.50
Per Family £6.00

Card Handling Fees
All bookings attract a Card Handling Fee of £0.75 per ticket. This only applies to the first six tickets booked and therefore the maximum charge is £4.50 per transaction.

Chelmsford Odeon Cinema - Where to Eat

To make a real day out and perhaps a treat for all the family, then why not have a meal as part of your cinema trip?

Being based near the Meadows Shopping Centre and the Chelmsford High Street, all the big stores are nearby, plus there is a wide choice of restaurants and cafes if you are looking for something to eat, either before or after your film. Local restaurants include Tuscanos (Brazilian), La Tasca, De Tapas & Que Pasa (Spanish), Gerrados (Italian) Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Waterfront and the Elan Lounge. Also located nearby in Moulsham Street there is a Megazone with bowling and quasar.

How to Get to Chelmsford Odeon Cinema

Car: Which ever direction you are arriving from, follow signs to The Meadows Shopping Centre's Car Park (see below). This is located adjacent to the main road through the middle of Chelmsford, known as the Parkway, and is well signposted.

Train: When arriving at Chelmsford Train Station, the easiest way to get to the cinema is to turn left out of the rail station and keep walking straight until you come to the Chelmsford High Street. Keep walking until you see the Meadows Shopping Centre on your left and follow signs to the Odeon from there. The walk should take no more than ten minutes.

Bus: If arriving at the bus station, turn right past the railway station and follow the instructions above. If you need to get a bus, then you will need one which stops on the parkway, of which there are several.

ODEON Chelmsford,
Kings Head Walk,
Chelmsford.
CM2 6FH

Tel No. 0871 2244 007

Chelmsford Odeon Cinema - Where to Park

The nearest parking for the Cinema and shops is The Meadows Shopping Centre's own Car Park.

The Meadows Shopping Centre Car Park is a short stay facility, mainly for the use of visiting Chelmsford shoppers and cinema goers. It is a multi-storey car parking facility with approximately 480 spaces over five levels and is the ideal place to park for access to the centre's shops as well as the Chelmsford High Street & Baddow Road.

If using your SatNav, use The Meadows Shopping Centre postcode for its own Car Park of CM2 0DG.

The car park is directly opposite the Chelmsford Cinema.

Chelmsford Cinema - Screen Details

There are eight screens in total at Chelmsford cinema, with a combined capacity of 1,395 seats. There are also 22 wheelchair spaces for the disabled. There is mixture of sounds on offer including Dolby Digital Sound (DDS), Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (SDDS), Infra-Red Hearing Loop (IR/HL), and Audio Described (AD).

Screen 1: 334 seats 3 Wheelchair spaces DDS IR/HL AD
Screen 2: 108 seats 2 Wheelchair SDDS IR
Screen 3: 155 seats 3 Wheelchair DDS IR/HL AD
Screen 4: 232 seats 4 Wheelchair DDS IR
Screen 5: 171 seats 4 Wheelchair DDS IR
Screen 6: 140 seats 2 Wheelchair DDS IR
Screen 7: 126 seats 2 Wheelchair SDDS IR
Screen 8: 129 seats 2 Wheelchair SDDS IR

Cramphorn Film at Chelmsford Theatre

An alternative to the hustle and bustle of a busy cinema is the Cramphorn Theatre in Chelmsford. They have regular showings of the latest films, like Burlesque, The Kings Speech and Black Swan, as well as classic films such as Don't Look Now and It's a Wonderful Life. Tickets are often a couple of pounds cheaper than at the Odeon and the theatre tends not to be as busy.

Fancy a night in?

If you want to watch a film, but don't feel like venturing out, why not hire a DVD from one of the local video rental shops in Chelmsford. There are plenty from which to choose, some of which offer a delivery service along with your favourite cinema refreshments such as popcorn and soft drinks. You could even grab a pizza, a takeaway, or a box of chocolates to make your evening even more enjoyable.

Reviews from Odeon Cinema Chelmsford

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Let us know what you think of the Odeon Cinema in Chelmsford and find out what other movie goers thought of it by visiting our Reviews from Odeon Cinema Chelmsford.