Films In The Forest
CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL ON LOCATION presents
FILMS IN THE FOREST in Rendlesham Forest, near Woodbridge in Suffolk
Don’t miss two nights of spectacular outdoor screenings under the stars and amongst the trees, as we join forces with Theatre In The Forest to transform a beautiful woodland glade in Suffolk’s Rendlesham Forest into the perfect open-air cinema – a stunning location which also hosts Red Rose Chain’s summer season of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and snacks will be available from our Adnams Bar and Paddy & Scott’s refreshment stands.
Bank Holiday Monday 29th August
Douglas Fairbanks stars in the lavish silent swashbuckler ROBIN HOOD (1922, PG, 105mins) accompanied by “the doyen of silent film accompanists” (according to Radio 4′s Today progamme) Neil Brand and his ‘Merry Men’ with the world premiere of his new score.
Tuesday 30th August
Rendlesham Forest became notorious as the site of ‘Britain’s Closest Encounter’ following an alleged UFO sighting in 1980 – making it the ideal location for a rare screening of Spielberg’s unforgettable CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (PG, 132 mins).
Location: Rendlesham Forest Centre, near Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3NF
Here’s a link to the Multimap map showing the location of Rendlesham Forest, and the Forestry Commission’s page about Rendlesham Forest.
Ticket information is available by clicking here– you will be able to buy your tickets from Wednesday 20th July by calling 0871 902 5720. Buy your tickets in advance to get a £2 discount on the full ticket price!
Doors will open at 7pm with the films starting as night falls – approximately 8-8.15pm.
Bear in mind that… it will be cold and dark when the events finish, so dress and pack appropriately. Bring a blanket and a brolly (just in case!). Screenings will take place rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather where you will be eligible for a refund. There will be no smoking, no barbecues and no bonfires allowed on site. Well behaved dogs are allowed but will have to be removed if they disturb other customers. There are no cash machines or card facilities at the events. Tickets can be purchased at the events themselves using cash, or by cheque with a guarantee card – subject to availability.
Rendlesham Forest near Woodbridge in Suffolk - the spectacular setting for the Cambridge Film Festival On Location Films In The Forest event.
Films In The Forest is part of the Cambridge Film Festival’s innovative events and training project, The Screen Team. The Screen Team is a Cambridge Film Trust initiative which is funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
