Hyde Park Picture House
Opening the doors on 7 November 1914, as Britain was teetering on the brink of World War 1, Hyde Park Picture House rolled up its sleeves and got stuck into the war effort by screening patriotic dramas and epic adventures to distract from the realities of war, and newsreels to relay vital information to the ‘folk back home’.
The Hyde Park story
Fast forward more than a century and Hyde Park Picture House has survived just about every challenge cinema has faced: the arrival of ‘talkies’ and radio in the 1920s, city-centre super cinemas in the 1930s, another world war, television, video, multiplexes, DVDs and the internet. Yet the independent picture house described by the Yorkshire Evening Post in 1914 as “the cosiest in Leeds” continues to inspire audiences and serve its community today.
Powered by a loyal and ever-growing network of staff, volunteers, members, partners and supporters – including the occasional Hollywood A-lister – Hyde Park Picture House champions independent, documentary and classic cinema from around the world. Alongside its film programme, it supports local filmmakers, nurtures creativity and creates opportunities for people across Leeds to connect through film.
Meet The Picture House
Plan your visit
Getting ready to step through our doors? Find out more about getting here, parking, and refreshments.
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Our team
Take a scroll through our About page to meet the friendly faces behind our picture-perfect cinema.
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Our history
Dive into over 100 years of cinema history and discover why we’re such an iconic Leeds landmark.
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Our journal
From staff picks, to heritage, to local events, fully immerse yourself in Hyde Park Picture House with our journal.
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Our cinema is for all
Access performances
We are committed to being open to all and are delighted that recent renovations have reduced the barriers our building presents to disabled visitors. We have multiple screenings and ticket options to help make HPPH as accessible as possible.
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Learning
From educational workshops and tours for young audiences, to lifelong learning including Hyde Park Film School – we passionately believe in the power of film to inform, educate and inspire a new generation of film lovers.
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Virtual building tour
Bring Hyde Park Picture House to the comfort of your home with our virtual 360 building tours. Ever wanted to take a peek backstage? Or maybe you’ve not made it to our second screen yet and can’t wait any longer.
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Our Picture House
Donations will support the ongoing maintenance of Hyde Park Picture House, including continuing to work with outside specialists to keep our building in great shape, investing in training to allow us to continue to learn about how best to work with a historic building and investment in the technology we use to continue to make the building truly work for all the different members of the community who need us.
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