Tunbridge Wells Odeon is part of Odeon Cinemas, with the parents company being Terra Firma Capital Partners, are a British chain of cinemas, being one of the largest in Europe and is owned by Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group.

History:

Odeon Cinemas was created in 1928 by a man called Oscar Deutsch, with the name ‘ODEON’ being derived from his motto ‘Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation’. But, the company is most associated with J Arthur Rank, who was the owner for the longest period to record.

The first Odeon cinema was opened by Oscar Deutsch, in Brierley Hill, West midlands beck in 1928.

After eight years of being around, the ‘Odeon’ was a household name and the cinemas were know and recognised for their maritime-inspired Art Deco architecture. It was first used in the 1930’s in Birmingham, bough to expand the chain. He liked the style a lot that he commissioned the architect to design his future buildings. Ken’s first Odeon was opened in 1934, but unfortunately closed in 1960.

Deutsch died in 1941, and from the first building to his death, managed to get 258 Odeons opened throughout Britain. The firms and brand name then expanded into Canada, under J. Arthur Rank Corporation, with the head office being inn Toronto, Ontario.

It was an aim that each Odeon would have a different characteristic in the United Kingdom, often having a unique and different interior.

Today:

The company has undergone a series of sales, firstly in 2000 where Odeon merged with Cinven’s ABC chain and then to a group in 2003 to private investors. Terra Firma purchased this chain in 2004 where it then merged with United Cinemas International to be and produce the largest cinema chain throughout the whole of Europe. As a condition of this merger, a few Odeon cinemas had to be sold in Britain and others were closed down to keep the market share within respectable limits and the competition commission to remain happy and satisfied.

Local Tunbridge Wells Odeon Contact Information

Tunbridge Wells Odeon,Knights Park,Knights Way,Tunbridge Wells,Kent, TN2 3UW

Manager:

The manager of the Tunbridge Wells branch is Mr. Paul Doyle.

Public Transport

It is easy to get to the cinema by bus: The bus service is regular and runs to and from the Odeon Cinema to Tunbridge Wells town centre, which also picks up from train station Monson Road and Calverley Road. If you need further information, please call Arriva on 0870 608 2 608.

You can also get access to the cinema by train: The closest and easiest train station is High Brooms, which is a 15 minutes walk. But buses do run from Tunbridge Wells Train Station to the Odeon Cinema on a regular basis, so this may be a preferable option.

Driving Directions

If you are driving, the Odeon cinema is located off the A21 on the northern outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. To reach the cinema from the town-centre head towards the A21 and follow the directions below.Take the A21 and follow signs to the North Farm Industrial Estate. When you reach the roundabout at the Pembury Juntion take the last exit into Longfield Road ( towards the industrial estate ). The entrance to Knights Park is approximately 75 yards down the left hand side.

Local Facilities

If you want to eat before or after visiting the Odeon, you can visit Frankie and Bennies Restaurant or Hop House Pub Restaurant. However, if your are looking to have some more fun, then why not visit Bowlplex- Ten pin Bowling, Pool rooms and Esporta Gym, as well as arcade facilities to entertain the children or even yourself!

Disabled Facilities

There are disabled facilities at the Tunbridge Wells Odeon. They have full disabled facilities which include:- Hearing induction loops at box office and retail and infra-red in selected areas of all screens.- Audio Description available in selected screens (subject to film availability).- Subtitled films (subject to film availability).- Disabled car parking spaces available directly in front of cinema.- Designated toilets with wheelchair access.

Education

There are many current and forthcoming film releases, which have a strong relevance to subjects covered in the national curriculum, provoking discussion and debate in an inspirational way. With media and communication becoming ever-popular choices. The cinema can provide a useful and relevant study aid for further and higher education. It’s a real treat too, making a visit to ODEON Cinemas the perfect reward for good behaviour or record levels of attendance and you can easily contact the cinema to arrange you booking which they will do for you. 

Conferences

The Cinema also have great places to host conferences. If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then visit the Odeon, where they can help. Holding your conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start.Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.To turn your everyday presentation or conference into something spectacular please call 0871 224 1982 between 11:00am and 8:30pm.