Free outdoor cinemas in London this summer including BST Hyde Park’s Open House series

Outdoor cinemas are set to pop up across London this summer as they invite Londoners to watch some classic flicks in the open air. While many will be ticketed events, there are also a few free ones only city locals can attend.

As the summer season kicks off, the capital is set to host big screens showing some much-loved movies. Some of the city’s well known green spaces and open areas will be transformed into outdoor cinemas for a short time.

From family films to award-winning titles, Londoners are spoilt for choice on what to watch. Those who call the city home will be able to see some of their favourite films for free out in the open.

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BST Hyde Park Open House 

When: June 28 - July 11 

Where: Hyde Park

Nearest Tube stop: Marble Arch/Hyde Park Corner

What films will be shown? Barbie, Wimbledon and Labyrinth. A full list of films and when they will be shown is available on the BST Hyde Park Open House website.

Summer Screens, Canary Wharf

When: May 30 - September 8 

Where: Canada Square Park,Canary Wharf, London

Nearest Tube stop: Canary Wharf

What films will be shown? Shrek, Clueless and Wonk. A full list of films and when they will be shown is available on the Canary Wharf website.

Screen on the Canal, King’s Cross

When: July 1 - August 18

Where: Canalside Steps, Granary Square, King's Cross, London

Nearest Tube stop: King's Cross St Pancras 

What films will be shown? TBA 

Summer by the River, London Bridge

When: May 30 - September 1 

Where: The Scoop at More, London, SE1 2AA

Nearest tube stop: London Bridge

What films will be shown? The Lego Movie, Back To The Future and Barbie. A full list of films and when they will be shown is available on the London Bridge website.

Film Nights at Lyric Square, Hammersmith

When: July 17, July 19 and July 25

Where: Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 0QL

Nearest tube stop: Hammersmith

What films will be shown? TBA 

Summer Screen, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

When: July 9 - July 30

Where: New Spring Gardens Walk, Vauxhall, Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HL

Nearest tube stop: Vauxhall

What films will be shown? Moulin Rouge, Men in Black and Encanto. A full list of films and when they will be shown is available on the Vauxhall One website.

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