About Hippodrome Boness
This Hope Street venue offers live performances and screenings with onsite dining, baby changing rooms and accessible toilets, though wheelchair access is limited.
What's nearby
- Hope Street Cafe next door
- Anchor Tavern next door
- Bo'ness Library next door
- Scottish Railway Preservation Society next door
- Bo'ness Town Hall 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6:30 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 1:30 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The Hippodrome is a very special place. The oldest purpose built cinema in Scotland it was originally opened in 1912. It is brilliant venue for any movie any day of the week and plays a key role in the artistic life of the town and Scotland as a whole. A visit to the annual Hipfest Festival of Silent Cinema should be on everyone’s bucket list. Bo’ness is such a lovely town too with loads of independent shops and great cafes pubs and restaurants. Fabulous views over the Forth and great walks too. The cinema and the town are national treasures that don’t always get the love they deserve.
· via Google
Had an exceptional visit to this incredibly unique venue. The oldest surviving cinema in Scotland! Beautifully refurbished piece of local history that’s also a functioning cinema and venue hire. I mean if you were going to the pictures - wouldn’t you want to pick the most amazing art deco venue!!! It’s worth travelling from Edinburgh to go and see (like me) honestly - a brilliant place, friendly and knowledgable staff, and great seating - you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time :D Priceless!!!
· via Google
A fantastic historic cinema. It's like going back in time. A beautiful building, well preserved and run by the council. Expect the latest movies and interesting indie titles too. Excellent programming of events; Hippfest brings back silent movies with live music, to appreciate a lost art form and experience how things were when the place opened back in 1912.
· via Google
Gem of a place. Visited this place for a wee whisky taster session and watch the old classic "Whisky Galore ". If you live close to Edinburgh this place is well worth a visit with prices a lot cheaper than your local Odeon. It's the oldest cinema in Scotland dating back to 1912, and has lovely art deco feel about it. Definitely will be back for another visit soon.
· via Google
People say this cinema offers a variety of entertainment, including special screenings, the latest movies, and interesting indie titles. They also highlight the comfortable seating, reasonable prices, and convenient parking nearby. Others mention the friendly staff and the historic, well-preserved building.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 10 Hope Street, Bo'ness, EH51 0AA Get directions
- Category
- Cinema & Theatre
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (490 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Bo'ness