ODEON Oldham

The ODEON in Oldham is a proper cinema - nothing more, nothing less. You go for the films, and they show them well enough on decent screens with sound that doesn't irritate your ears halfway through. It's a multiplex, so there are usually a few options on at any given time, whether you're after the latest blockbuster or something a bit more left-field.

The cinema itself sits in the town centre, which means parking can be a bit of a faff depending on when you visit, but there are spaces nearby if you're patient. The usual suspects are on offer - nachos that cost a small fortune, popcorn, the works. Arrive early on weekends if you want decent seats; the school holidays get rammed.

For families staying at Dovestone Holiday Park just down the road, it's a handy evening out when the weather's turned sour. Kids won't complain about a film and some overpriced sweets, and you get two hours of relative peace. Check their website for current showtimes and book online if you can - it saves faffing about at the till. Ticket prices are standard multiplex fare, nothing shocking.

It's not a destination in itself, mind you. Don't plan your entire park holiday around catching a film here. But if you're in the area and fancy a cinema trip, it'll do the job. Oldham's got a decent high street if you want to wander about before or after.