Hylands House
The UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema shows come to the stunning Hylands House in Chelmsford. Pack a picnic, gather your friends and loved ones, and enjoy an experience like no other in an incredible setting. *Tickets are selling quickly for this venue!
Upcoming shows
Dirty Dancing (12)
Friday, June 5Step back into the summer of Dirty Dancing and enjoy an iconic love story filled with music, dance and movie magic under the stars.
Encanto Sing-A-Long (PG)
Saturday, June 6The perfect family day out! An amazing Disney open-air cinema experience with a Sing-A-Long showing of the fantastic ENCANTO!
Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza (PG)
Saturday, June 6The ultimate ABBA and Mamma Mia experience! An all singing, all dancing ExtrABBAganza, where you can immerse yourself in the world of the hit musical Mamma Mia!
Bing And His Friends At The Cinema! (U)
Sunday, June 7Join Bing and his friends for a fun and relaxed outdoor cinema experience, perfect for little ones, with some games to play as well.
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration (PG)
Sunday, June 7Experience Andrea Bocelli's incredible celebration concert on a huge open-air screen.
Pride and Prejudice (U)
Sunday, June 7Fall in love all over again with the timeless romance of Pride & Prejudice on an open-air screen, set against a stunning backdrop..
About Hylands House
NEW for 2026, we are now bringing open-air cinema to the breathtaking Hylands House itself! With screenings taking place on the lawn alongside the beautiful Grade II listed neo-classical Georgian villa, it’s a truly spectacular experience at one of Essex’s most iconic historic venues.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a movie under the sun and stars, with the prestigious mansion as your backdrop!
Everything you need to know about screenings at Hylands House
Screenings take place on the lawn with the magnificent Hylands House as the backdrop.
Free event field parking is available please follow signage and steward’s direction on arrival.
Important – Vehicles must enter the estate using the Hylands House entrance on London Road, this Google pin will lead you to the correct entrance of the estate.
Parking is only available in this designated event parking field on London Road (CM2 8WQ).
Accessibility at Hylands House
The event is approx. 500m from the designated event parking field, partially along a wheelchair accessible path and a fairly flat field with some uneven ground. There will be accessible toilet facilities on-site. Please speak to our friendly stewards if you require any assistance.
We offer WatchWord smart glasses that display subtitles for Deaf and hard of hearing guests. Availability is limited and glasses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a pair, please email [email protected] in advance of the event.
Where is Hylands House?
London Road
Writtle
Chelmsford
CM2 8WQ
Upgrade Your Experience
Make Your Visit Extra Special with Premium Add-Ons
Premium Tickets
Upgrade your visit with a Premium Ticket, including a reserved luxury deck chair in a prime location.
Adventure Cinema Treat Bag
Add a branded tote bag filled with delicious sharing snacks. Pre-order at checkout and collect on arrival.
Blankets
Stay cosy during the movie with our stylish herringbone blankets, woven from 100% recycled cotton fibres.
What our customers are saying...
"Absolutely brilliant, we chose the premium seating, in order to not carry chairs. Great atmosphere! Food also being freshly cooked and served. All of the parking marshals and staff were very helpful and polite. We will definitely attend another event and more!"
C.Hartnup
"The staff were all lovely welcoming and told us where to go. It was set up really nice, there was a lot of space for all the chairs. Me and my friends really enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely do more thank you"
K.Jackson
"Booked this having never done it before and the whole family thoroughly enjoyed it! Screen set up in front of a beautiful mansion food and drink available the kids really liked the candy floss stand! Will definitely be booking again highly recommended 👍"
L.Barnes
Frequently Asked Questions
You are welcome to bring your own picnic, drinks and snacks to this venue. Glass is not permitted, so please ensure all food and drink is brought in non-glass containers.
Food, snacks, soft drinks and a bar will be available, and we recommend bringing cash as not all vendors will take card payments.
We will always ask our traders to cater for all dietaries, but if you have specific requirements, it is advisable to bring a little something along with you, just in case there isn’t something suitable at the event.
No BBQs are allowed on site.
All of our ticketing is done electronically so you will not be sent a physical ticket. You can print out your e-tickets if you like but we advise saving the paper and loading the tickets on your phone or tablet to be scanned at the ticket tent on entrance.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online only. Our events sell out quickly so book your tickets while you still can.
Unless you have purchased a Premium or Director’s View ticket, you will need to bring your own seating.
A Premium ticket includes a luxury deckchair in a prime position.
Director’s View tickets include a front row director’s chair, and a blanket and Adventure Cinema treat bag.
Please note that premium and director’s tickets are priced the same for adults and children.