Odeon Kingston

The Odeon in Kingston is a proper multiplex cinema right in the heart of the town centre, a short hop from Chessington if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks. It's the sort of place you'd go to catch the latest blockbuster or a prestige film release - nothing fancy, just reliable, well-maintained screens with decent sound and the usual cinema snacks at the usual cinema prices.

You're looking at a standard cinema experience here. Multiple screens mean you've got choice, and the booking system online is straightforward enough. Ticket prices vary depending on what's on and when you go - matinee showings are cheaper than evening performances, naturally. Allow a couple of hours all in, maybe a bit less if you skip the pre-film adverts.

Families staying at Chessington World of Adventures Resort will find this a handy rainy-day option, or somewhere to decompress after a full day at the park. It's not going to set your world alight, but that's not really the point. If you're after a film, it does the job. Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site users are equally close by, making it a straightforward evening out without much planning needed.

Worth checking their website before you go - they often run special offers and group discounts that aren't immediately obvious. It's the kind of place that justifies a visit if a film you actually want to see is on, rather than something you'd make a trip for on its own merits.