Odeon Luxe

Durham's Odeon Luxe is where you'll catch the latest blockbusters on proper big screens - the kind of cinema experience that actually justifies leaving the tent or caravan behind. It's a standard modern multiplex setup, all reclining seats and decent sound systems, located right in the city centre so it's easy enough to find after wandering around the Cathedral or grabbing food nearby.

The real draw here is that it's your escape plan. After a day of outdoor walking or exploring the local parks - Finchale Abbey Residential & Touring Park is just three miles away, which is close enough for an evening out - you can catch an evening showing without driving miles. The cinema's straightforward: check what's on, book online, turn up. It's not going to wow you with heritage or views, but that's not the point.

You'll want to allow about three hours total - getting there, grabbing snacks, watching the film. Families with kids will appreciate having this as a backup plan on dodgy weather days. Film buffs won't find anything special here compared to any other Odeon, but if you're basing yourselves at one of the caravan parks within a few miles - Andy's Woodland or Durham Grange are both walkable distances - it's genuinely useful.

Book tickets in advance during peak times. Prices vary by film and time of day, so check the website before you go. Concessions usually available for kids, which helps.