Discover the fantastic free West Bridgford Film and Food Festival!
Last updated: 14/6/2025
West Bridgford will host a fantastic new free Film and Food Festival on Saturday July 12 in a new event from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC).
Residents and visitors alike will have the chance to experience an array of flavour-filled stalls and some favourite flicks courtesy of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Based at Bridgford Park from 12pm to 9.30pm and in conjunction with Film Hub Midlands and Broadway Cinema, there will be over a dozen street food vendors providing a range of culinary treats with hot drinks and a bar.
There will be three feature films and workshops including*:
- 30pm-2pm: Before the first film Ratatouille, kids can get creative at a hands-on workshop Yes, Chef! to have a go at making their very own chef’s hat just like main character Remy. Perfect for little ones who dream big!
- 2pm: Ratatouille (PG) – the children’s Pixar favourite from 2007. Remy, a rat, aspires to become a renowned French chef. However, he fails to realise that people despise rodents and will never enjoy a meal cooked by him.
- From 3.30pm: Wonka workshop - Invent Your Own Sweet, suitable for all ages. Dream up your own magical sweet invention, just like Wonka would. Then move through the interactive activity stations to design, name, and optionally build your creation!
- 30pm: Wonka (PG) – the 2023 modern day musical fantasy prequal to the famous Chocolate Factory film. Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
- 30pm: Bridget Jones − Mad About The Boy (15) – the latest installment of the popular romantic comedy films. Bridget navigates life as a 50-something widow, juggling single motherhood, dating again, and social media mishaps.
*Times are subject to change.
Throughout the day there will also be interactive food workshops for all ages by Cook With Della and a selection of short films and archive footage themed on food and drink between the screenings.
Visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/filmandfoodfestival for the latest.
RBC’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “Our free Film and Food Festival event is the perfect way to enjoy a fun day out.
“Building on the success of previous Sunday Cinema and Taste of Rushcliffe events, it will see three film favourites on the big screen matched with a range of great street food vendors and an array of activities for children and adults.
“Come along, bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a free trip to the movies and much more!”
Screenings will still go ahead in inclement weather, so visitors are advised to dress for the great British summer!
Parents or guardians accompanying children to the events are asked to adhere to the film’s certification.