The Film Place

The Film Place is a proper independent cinema tucked away in Buckingham, running Friday and Saturday screenings that pull in genuine film enthusiasts rather than blockbuster crowds. It's the sort of place where you actually want to be - no sticky floors, no adverts for the latest superhero franchise, just thoughtful programming that ranges from art house to recent releases that deserve a bigger screen than your living room.

The space itself is intimate. Think café culture meets cinema, with that lived-in feeling you get in places that actually care about what they show. You'll spend a couple of hours here maximum, which makes it ideal for an evening out if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Hedgehog Retreat is only 2.4 miles away, or there's Silverstone Woodlands if you're looking for something with a bit more going on.

It works best for adults and older teens who appreciate independent cinema and don't need a massive auditorium to feel entertained. Kids under ten will probably find the programme a bit thin unless they've got patient parents. Admission details aren't widely published online, so ring ahead before you go - worth checking their website for what's on anyway, since Friday and Saturday slots fill up.

If you're camping in the area, pair this with a walk around Buckingham town centre or a day at one of the local parks. It's not a standalone day out, but as part of a weekend away it's exactly the sort of thing that makes a proper break - somewhere that reminds you why cinemas still matter.