Cineworld Wembley

The multiplex at Wembley is exactly what you'd expect from a modern Cineworld - decent screens, reasonable snack prices if you ignore the eye-watering markup, and enough films on at any given time that you'll find something worth watching. It's not intimate, it's not quaint, and nobody's going to tell their grandchildren about the velvet seats. But that's rather the point.

This is proper blockbuster territory. Families with kids will appreciate the IMAX screen when a Marvel film drops, and teenagers frankly won't care about the decor as long as there's a showtime that suits them. The location near Wembley Stadium means it's easy to reach - you're never wrestling with a complicated journey. Parking is manageable if you arrive early, which you should.

Going at off-peak times (weekday afternoons, say Tuesday or Wednesday) makes the experience considerably less painful than weekend screenings. You'll actually hear the dialogue instead of competing with thirty rustling sweet packets and someone's running commentary. Ticket prices vary wildly depending on when you book, so check online first - there's usually a couple of quid in savings if you buy in advance.

If you're staying at Elstree Park nearby, this is a convenient fallback on a damp day rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with other attractions in the area, not as your main event. It does the job. Nothing more, nothing less.