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Watch movie classics under the stars when huge outdoor cinema returns to historic Newstead Abbey this summer

The UK’s largest outdoor cinema provider has announced it will be returning to Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire this summer. 

Adventure Cinema will be hosting a number of outdoor screenings across the county, showing films like Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia and The Greatest Showman.

This will be the organisation’s sixth year touring, and will be hosting over 260 shows across the country. These will include films with iconic sing-along tracks, a few modern flicks and some cult classics.

Film fans in the borough will now be flocking to Newstead Abbey between Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, to see the original Top Gun, Mamma Mia or Back to the Future.

Food and drink will be available at the event, including a fully-stocked bar, but visitors are welcome to picnic in the grounds at the historic former home of Lord Byron.

Ben Lovell, co-director at Adventure Cinema comments: “We are thrilled to announce our 6th summer season of Adventure Cinema, with new iconic locations including Cornwall’s Eden Project, which is very special.

“This season’s selection of films promise something for everyone, from the old-school classics – which our fans always love to newer releases, family favourites and more, we can’t wait to bring everyone together for another season in the great British outdoors.”

Tickets can be purchased HERE

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