Newmarket is taking its next steps towards a permanent cinema with a mobile lorry pop-up project to gauge interest in the town.
The Newmarket Charitable Foundation is working with The Jockey Club to explore the possibility of renovating The Subscription Rooms, previous home of The National Horse Racing Museum, to become a boutique cinema.
If there’s enough support from the community, this project would also include a space for a cafe and light refreshments.
Dr David Hall, executive director of the Newmarket Charitable Foundation. (Image: Newmarket Charitable Foundation)
Dr David Hall, executive director of the Newmarket Charitable Foundation, said: “The success of the project depends on securing substantial funding from various heritage funds, including the National Lottery.
“To do this, we need to demonstrate engagement and support from across the community.”
To launch a process of community questionnaires, they are installing a 100-seat indoor HGV based mobile cinema.
From Thursday, February 9 to Sunday, February 19, the mobile cinema will be based on The Severals and will show a variety of family films.