Everything You Need To Know About... NE1's Screen On The Green

What is NE1's Screen on the Green?

It's a summer-long programme of fun film screenings and sporting action taking place on our big screen - and best of all it's all completely free!

Where is it?

Screen On The Green is right in the heart of Newcastle at Old Eldon Square, next to the shopping centre and just a minute’s walk from Monument.

What are the dates?

The screen fires into life on Monday 1st July and will be showing a selection of big-ticket sporting events until Friday 19th July, after which the film programme takes over. Then there’ll be two or three films a day right through until Sunday 1st September.

What sports will be shown?

For the first fortnight, you can catch Wimbledon every day from around midday to 6pm, and on Sunday 7th July, we'll be screening action from the British Grand Prix. From Monday 15th July, the Tour de France takes over until Friday 19th July. Check out the full sports schedule here.

When will the movies be shown?

Every day there will be two films – at midday and 3pm. Every Wednesday and Thursday, there'll be an additional film at 6pm - expect films like Barbie, Back to the Future and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. On Sunday 25th August, we're hosting an epic Toy Story marathon showing all four films in one day and our popular Toddler Takeover mornings will also return.

Check out the full film schedule so you don't miss out on any of the big-screen fun!

What is Toddler Takeover?

Every Tuesday morning, the screen will be devoted to BBC adaptations of some of childrens' writer Julia Donaldson’s most popular books – The Highway Rat, The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale and more. It’ll be all about the toddlers, with rugs to cosy up on and juice cartons for the little ones.

Are all the films suitable for children?

Every film is a 12A or lower, so everybody is allowed to watch, although parents should make their own decisions about whether a particular film is appropriate for younger children. There’s certainly nothing that’s not suitable for a family-friendly environment. That said, there are plenty of films aimed more squarely at adults so there’s plenty of opportunities to book a babysitter and settle in for a blockbuster you might have missed at the cinema. Remember to check out the Screen on the Green film schedule ahead of stopping by which has guidelines for films classified 12A.

How much does it cost and can I reserve a seat?

All the screenings are free and no tickets are needed - just rock up and take your place. If you’re concerned about getting the best seat in the house, we’d just recommend getting down there a bit early to bag the one you want!

What if it rains?

Living in the North East means the weather is a tad unpredictable even in the height of summer. We recommend checking the weather forecast, dressing appropriately and not forgetting the brolly and a warm layer or two!

Can I eat and drink during the screenings? 

Of course! And there’s any number of great places to grab snacks and treats right by the square - from Waitrose and Tesco to Greggs, Costa and Starbucks - plus lots of independent outlets.

You could make an event out of it – there are so many places to go for a late lunch for post-movie dinner. Around the square itself you’ll find Wagamama, Nando’s and Pizza Express, and that part of the city is packed with excellent restaurants.

Every year, the NE1 team work hard to bring you a series of excellent events to make your summer in Newcastle a great one, and Screen On The Green is one of our most-loved additions to the city.

It’s a great way to spend some time lost in a great film with your friends or your kids. Whether you grab a movie mid-shopping trip or during your lunchbreak - or if you make a whole day of it - Screen On The Green is bound to have something that appeals.