Fleapit Cinema Club (at Westerham Hall)

There's something properly brilliant about stumbling into a cinema that operates more like a film club than a multiplex. The Fleapit Cinema Club runs from Westerham Hall near Warlingham, and it's the kind of place where people actually choose what films get shown rather than just accepting whatever the studios push out.

You'll find a real mix here - arthouse stuff, classics, documentaries, the occasional crowd-pleaser. It's packed with actual film enthusiasts, which makes the whole experience feel less like cinema-going and more like being part of something. The venue itself has proper character, the sort of room that makes you remember why you loved watching films in the first place.

This works best if you're genuinely interested in cinema beyond the latest superhero blockbuster. Kids might find some screenings a bit slow; it depends entirely on what's on. Worth checking their programme ahead - they're selective about what plays, so you won't always have something on.

Head to their website for current films and membership details, as both admission and hours vary by screening. If you're staying at Milberry Green Meadows - just 4.5 miles away - it's a cracking evening option that beats the standard cinema experience. Plan an hour either side for arrival and a proper chat afterwards; people do linger here. Late Friday and Saturday slots tend to draw bigger crowds, so arrive early if you want decent seating.