Our Story

In 1910 the Electric Picture Palace opened on the site of former stables in Venn Street, Clapham. This was followed in 1919 with plans for a much grander venue, The Coliseum, with an entrance directly onto Clapham High Street. Unfortunately the company ran into financial difficulties and the cinema never opened. However, the façade of the 1919 rebuild survived and can still be seen on the corner of Clapham High Street and Venn Street.  The site was turned into a snooker hall and remained so until 1992, when the three-screen Clapham Picturehouse opened – the first new-build venue in the group.

The opening coincided with a resurgence of cinema, and the Picturehouse quickly became a cultural and social landmark in the area. In 2003 a fourth screen was added and the bar was extended. Today Venn Street and the Picturehouse are at the heart of a bright, bustling and vibrant Clapham community.

Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn St
Clapham, London
SW4 0AT

Opening Times

The cinema will open at least 15 minutes before the start of the first film each day.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices vary. Please check the specific film and time you are interested in attending for prices.

Please note that peak or altered pricing may apply for certain films, special events and holiday periods. More information on pricing is available in our FAQs and Terms & Conditions.

We add an 85p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.

3D films may cost £1.30 extra per person, not including 3D glasses (you can buy these at the cinema for an extra £1, free for Members, or bring your own).

*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.


Have a question about our prices? We might have the answer in our FAQs.


Happy Mondays

All day every Monday (excluding bank holidays), you can enjoy great value tickets with Happy Mondays.

Picturehouse Members get to save even more. Please check Monday listings for details.



Clubs & Groups

Relaxed Screenings

Relaxed screenings are specially designed to make cinema-going easier and more accessible to those who may need additional support when they visit. These screenings are ideal for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, those living with dementia, and their families, friends, and carers, but all are welcome.

Relaxed screenings will show films without adverts or trailers. Lights are left on low, the volume is reduced, and the audience is free to move around and take breaks from the screen whenever needed.

We typically show:        
A family-friendly film every third Sunday of the month

Whilst we do our best to ensure these screenings happen consistently, please note that on occasion the regular slot may change. Make sure to check local listings ahead of your screening.


Dog Friendly Cinema  

We are happy for you to bring your dog along to these special dog-friendly screenings (you're welcome without a dog too).

We will provide fleece blankets and bowls of water, with slightly raised lighting and lower volume to make our fluffy customers more comfortable.

We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult.

For more information and upcoming screenings, see here.


Watch with Baby

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old.

Watch with Baby takes place on Thursdays & Sunday mornings. Babies go free.

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.


Kids' Club   

The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 11.45am.

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Toddler Time   

Tickets are free for accompanying adults.

Join us Saturday morning at 11.30am and Tuesday afternoon (times vary) for 30 minutes of episodes for preschool children and their parents and carers.

A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema!

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Discover / Rediscover   

Classic films back on the big screen where they belong. Click here for upcoming shows.


Silver Screen   

Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s.

Enjoyed discounted tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at our Silver Screen shows.

Silver Screen runs Tuesdays-Thursdays before 17.00.

Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts   

Ticket prices vary.

Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.


U25 

U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE.  Members have access to discounted tickets at any time Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.

Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The following bus routes run close to the cinema: 88, 417, 249, N155, 50, 155, 322, 345, N137.

By Train

The nearest train station is Clapham High Street (8-minute walk).

By Tube

The nearest tube station is Clapham Common Underground Station (1-minute walk, Northern line).

By Car

Please note there is limited car parking space in the area. For more information please visit lambeth.gov.uk.


Nearest KIA Charging Station: Ace Of Clubs, St Alphonsus Road, SW4 7AS (Type 2)

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