Free West Bridgford Film and Food Festival takes place tomorrow!
Last updated: 10/7/2026
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) free Film and Food Festival returns to Bridgford Park in West Bridgford tomorrow (Saturday July 11), from 12.30pm to 9pm.
Residents and visitors can enjoy a fantastic day of food and film, featuring a diverse selection of street food and drink stalls alongside screenings of much-loved flicks. The event is being delivered in partnership with Film Hub Midlands and Broadway Cinema.
More than a dozen food and drink traders will be serving up a wide range of culinary delights, including Falafale Baffle, Vegetarian Rasoi, Yello Yard, Porco, Paddington Waffle, Beeston Brownie, Nocona, Blackbird Coffee, Heavenly Horse Box Bar, Thirsty Farmer, Suzo and Helium and Beyond sweets and popcorn stall.
It's set to be a hot day, with temperatures reaching around 28°C, so please remember to bring plenty of water, wear sun cream, and pack hats or other sun protection to help you stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.
The festival programme will feature three films, alongside a range of workshops and activities, including*:
1pm Zootropolis 2 (2025) cert PG
Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down.
4pm Shrek 2 (2004) cert PG
When Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon, her parents, the rulers of Far Far Away, invite them over. But as the king does not like Shrek, he enlists a fairy to keep him away from his daughter.
7pm Back to the Future (1985) cert PG
When teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean built by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown, he inadvertently disrupts his parents' first meeting. To save his own existence, Marty must play matchmaker to get his teenage parents back together before finding a way to power the time machine and return to the future.
Free Children’s Workshops 12.30pm – 5pm
The kingdom of Far Far Away meets the wild city of Zootropolis! Join us before the screening for a selection of family-friendly activities inspired by the worlds of Shrek 2 and Zootropolis. Get creative, make something magical, and enjoy some swamp-tastic and wild fun suitable for children and grown-ups alike. Drop in, explore, and prepare for an adventure packed with ogres, fairytale creatures and clever critters before settling in for the films.
Interactive Children’s Food Workshop with Cook with Della
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Wellbeing, ICT and Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “We're delighted to welcome back our free Film and Food Festival, offering the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy a fun-filled summer day out.
“This year's event will feature three much-loved films on the big screen, complemented by a fantastic selection of street food vendors and a range of activities for both children and adults to enjoy throughout the day.
“Whether you're coming for the films, the food or the family-friendly entertainment, bring along a chair or a blanket and join us tomorrow for a memorable day at Bridgford Park.”
Parents or guardians accompanying children to the events are asked to adhere to the film’s certification.
