Free cinema returns to Central Park, Dartford, with films including The Lion King

Outdoor cinema returns to Dartford’s Central Park in a few weeks, and tickets are free if you live in the area.

Online booking opens on Friday morning, and are expected to go fast.

Michael J Fox in Back to the Future. Picture: Moviestore Collection Ltd
Michael J Fox in Back to the Future. Picture: Moviestore Collection Ltd

After a year away due to Covid-19, Dartford council’s Outdoor Cinema is set to return to Central Park next month, with five films on show and all ones you can sing along to.

First up is 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which kicks things off on August 17.

Next up, on August 18 is the 2019 adaptation of The Lion King, followed by Back to the Future on August 24.

On August 25, audiences can enjoy Sunshine on Leith, while Nine To Five is playing on August 31.

Provided by Dartford council, tickets go on sale at 10am Friday, July 30 and are free for anyone living in the borough.

Log onto www.dartford.gov.uk/events.

Tickets are expected to be snapped up quickly, after tickets for Central Park’s outdoor theatre event sold out in less than 24 hours earlier this month.

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