Get ready to See It on the Big Screen and Feel It Forever – as Vue has announced the ultimate big screen experience is set to open at Colchester Leisure Park, part of the Northern Gateway development tomorrow, Friday 22 May, with tickets available to book now at myvue.com
The new venue will showcase nine state-of-the-art screens plus a host of exciting features which will ensure Colchester film fans can enjoy the best big screen experience.
Each screen will feature Barco Laser projectors offering a brighter and sharper picture along with Vue’s Lux and Ultra Lux luxury recliner seating. Ultra Lux is Vue’s most comfortable seat yet, offering extra room, including storage space for your coats and bags, personalised comfort settings and built-in drink coolers, all positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen.
The venue’s largest screen will showcase EPIC by Vue, featuring next‑generation HDR powered by Barco laser projection. Combined with Dolby Atmos sound, this creates a fully immersive experience, with up to six times the brightness and ten times the sound channels of a standard cinema.
The venue will also boast Vue Your Way, a new intuitive retail concept that is designed for ease and convenience. The streamlined experience gives customers greater choice and customisation when purchasing snacks when they visit. From scanning their tickets and entering the foyer, to personalising snack combos at various stations and completing their purchase at self-checkouts, Vue Your Way allows guests a quicker and more seamless journey before enjoying the film, with Vue team members on hand throughout to assist as needed. The venue will also be the first to offer a brand-new range of hot food including Chicken Tenders, popcorn chicken, stone-baked pizzas and more.
Narinder Shergill, UK and Ireland General Manager at Vue, said: “We can’t wait to welcome Colchester customers to our brand-new venue that includes our very best next generation seat, screen and sound technology alongside our retail concept Vue Your Way which will offer hot food selections for the first time.
“We’re delighted the venue will be open in time for the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which will be showing on our EPIC screen and will deliver a truly memorable way to watch this latest great adventure on the big screen.
“We strongly believe at Vue, that great films leave a mark on you, especially when you see them where they’re meant to be seen: in the cinema, with the best seat, screen, and sound experience. A trip to Vue means switching off from everything else and switching on to something bigger – bigger emotions, deeper connections, moments that stay with you, and you feel forever.
“Film fans in Colchester can book their tickets now for screenings on our opening day and beyond.”
Cllr Chris Pearson, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Transformation at Colchester City Council, said: “The opening of Vue at Colchester Leisure Park is fantastic news for the city. It’s a major new addition that brings high quality entertainment, creates local jobs, and strengthens Northern Gateway as a destination people want to visit, work in and invest in.
“This is exactly the kind of growth we want to see in Colchester - attracting well-known brands, boosting footfall, and supporting a thriving local economy while adding something residents have been asking for.”
Tickets can be booked at myvue.com.