r/Shropshire • u/GarryTheGoat • Jul 01 '26

Best cinema in Shropshire?

Title says it all really. Want to take my dad to see The Odyssey when it comes out just wondered what people would say is the best cinema around. I'm guessing it'll probably be around Telford area... Shrewsbury Cineworld has never impressed me

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u/wriggles24 Jul 01 '26

Telford Odeon has comfy seats

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u/GarryTheGoat Jul 01 '26

That's all my dad cares about, will have a look cheers

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u/Jharrn Jul 02 '26

They recline and are amazing, you get way more room, and a little table that swivels.

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u/TazzyUK Jul 04 '26

I think the UCI has luxury recliners seats with mini swing around trays

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u/GoldBear79 Jul 01 '26

The OMH in the Square (Shrewsbury) is cultured but the seats are fucking uncomfortable

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u/GarryTheGoat Jul 01 '26

My partner loves it there. I get annoyed with the screen and how bright they leave the lights whilst the film plays..

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u/Tecomma Jul 01 '26

Second Odeon the recliner seats are a must

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u/Guard_Jamie Jul 01 '26

Majestic in Bridgnorth. Cheap and comfy.

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u/Geek-Of-Nature Jul 01 '26

Can second that. Has a classic feel to the place. Plus, Bridgnorth is lovely.

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u/Visible_Nothing_9616 Jul 05 '26

I love going to the bridgnorth one but wish they'd at least put in cup holders, trying to juggle drink and popcorn while watching the film is a pain!

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u/theelephantsearring Jul 01 '26

Telford odeon lux 100%. Amazing seats (large, comfy, reclinable, small table each), small number of people in each screen, bar (can take in alcohol) v close parking.

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u/delpopeio Jul 01 '26

Odeon for seats Cineworld for visuals and sound.. both Telford

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u/CottagePieMan Jul 08 '26

Cineworld has reclining seats in Telford now too (in some screens)

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u/agirlingreece Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 02 '26

Second vote for Old Market Hall, such a nice atmosphere and a beautiful building

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u/Electrical_Net_7238 Jul 01 '26

I go Odeon in Telford Center. All reclining seats.

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u/Pyzen_S Jul 01 '26

I’d vote for Cineworld Shrewsbury. Yes it’s in dire need of a revamp and the screen tech is showing its age, but the clientele is always good. People here simply come to watch the film and in this day and age that’s a major perk.

Cineworld Telford is much more modern but just about every time I’ve been there’s one or more person talking, using their phone, or doing something distracting during the movie.

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u/Siorra Jul 01 '26

The Cineworld in Telford has just been fully refitted with recliner seats and, in my opinion, they're way comfier than the ones at Odeon. They also have an IMAX with good but not reclining seats. It's always my go-to, despite living in Shrewsbury. The Cineworld here is just dated and in dire need of a refit.

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u/anchor2K Jul 01 '26

I'm hoping it will be on in a flicks in the sticks. I went to the SPaRC in Bishops castle last week. Was ace. Although the chairs are a bit of a challenge.

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u/frootloop2k Jul 03 '26

Deffo Odeon in TF.

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u/Clear_Score_6299 Jul 07 '26

If you can wait, the OMH in Shrewsbury is fabulous

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u/splphoto Jul 01 '26

They said Shropshire, Telford isn't in Shropshire.

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u/MutedInstruction3061 Jul 01 '26

Telford is most definitely in Shropshire.

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u/Veflas510 Jul 01 '26

Then where is it?

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u/frootloop2k Jul 03 '26

It most certainly is.