CineWorld Haverhill

A multiplex cinema in Haverhill showing the usual blockbuster fare - nothing revolutionary, but it does the job if you're after an evening out without leaving town. The screens are decent enough, popcorn prices are what they are, and it's the sort of place families rely on when the weather turns grim and the kids need entertaining. You're looking at standard commercial releases: Marvel, Disney, the occasional indie film if you're lucky. It's comfortable rather than special, functional rather than atmospheric. The staff seem pleasant enough, and it's clean.

CineWorld works best as a rainy-day backup during a park holiday in the area, particularly if you're staying at HappenOak Treehouse or Readers Field Glamping - both within six miles and rated highly. If you've had a full day outdoors and fancy sitting down for two hours, this won't disappoint. Families with teenagers especially tend to appreciate having an actual cinema nearby rather than driving to Cambridge. The nearest proper town is Saffron Walden, a twenty-minute drive, which has other attractions if you need them.

Book tickets online before you go - it's simpler and often cheaper. Prices vary by showing and time, so check the website for current rates. During school holidays and weekends it gets busy, so arriving early helps. It's not worth planning your holiday around, but it's certainly handy to know it's there.