PictureDrome Theatre

The PictureDrome Theatre in Gloucester is a proper slice of cinema history. This is where you go if you want to catch a film the way it was meant to be seen - in a theatre that actually feels like a theatre, not a multiplex warehouse. The building itself has character, the kind of place that makes you want to dress up a bit, even if you're just grabbing popcorn.

It's brilliant for a rainy afternoon when you're camped nearby - and there are several decent options within striking distance. The Glamping Orchard gets rave reviews if you fancy something a bit more comfortable, while Red Lion Inn and Gables Farm both offer proper pitches if you're doing the traditional camping thing. All three are less than six miles away, so you're not facing a trek into town.

The theatre pulls in a mix of blockbusters and independent films, so check what's on before you plan your visit. It's the sort of place that attracts real film fans rather than people who just want air conditioning and cheap nachos. If you've got kids, depends what's showing - family films get a proper outing here, though you'll want to check their schedule first. Allow a couple of hours from your campsite if you factor in travel and a pre-film wander around Gloucester's city centre.

Worth the detour if you're basing yourself in the area for a week. It's a genuinely good reason to venture into town beyond the usual park browsing.