The Polar Express Pyjama Party
Our extremely popular Polar Express screenings are back. Come dressed in your pyjamas and get snuggled down for a festive tradition. Every child receives a golden ticket and a chocolate treat.
Escape to another world this Christmas
Discover everything you need to make this Christmas season unforgettable at The Light! From festive film screenings to perfect Christmas gifts, and seasonal food and drink, we’ve got your holiday celebrations covered. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, colleagues, or family, experience all the magic of Christmas at The Light Thetford!
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A Festive Film Lineup
Settle in and get cosy with our Christmas film programme, featuring timeless Christmas classics, family favourites, cult gems and more on the big screen! Whether you're here to relive iconic scenes or discover new holiday hits, we’re bringing the season’s magic straight to you. Perfect for film lovers of all ages, our Christmas programme has something for everyone.
New Releases
The biggest and best films of the year are out just in time for Christmas, the only question is, which will you watch first?!
Christmas Classics
We've a whole stocking full of classic Christmas films ready for you delve into and get that festive feeling. From family favourites such as Home Alone, Arthur Christmas and Elf, to the action packed Die Hard (yes, it is a Christmas film!). For you romantics we have Love, Actually and The Holiday, so there's sure to be something that takes your fancy.
Plus we have our extra special traditional screenings that come with all the trimmings!
It's a Christmas Eve Tradition!
Come along to our special Christmas Eve showings of It's A Wonderful Life, and make it magical with mince pies and mulled wine included in the ticket price.
This year celebrates the 80th anniversary of the film, now that really is a timeless classic!
Gifting
Stuck for what to get your friends and family this Christmas? Give them the gift of cinema and let them choose their own adventure.
Gift Cards
Our gift cards come as physical cards or e-gifts and can be loaded with any amount between £10 and £150, and can be used to pay for films, leisure activities or any of our delicious food and drink.
Gift Packages
Let us take the hassle out of gifting this holiday season and choose one of our set price entertainment packages that includes tickets and food and drink. Maybe they'll even take you with them!
Gift Membership
Treat the film buff in your life to a myLight Premiere membership, giving them unlimited films for 6 or 12 months, plus a whole host of other perks including discount on your favourite snacks and member screenings.
Offers &
Promotions
Make it Christmas everyday at The Light with offers you'll want to unwrap immediately!
More to be added throughout the season!
Film Merchandise
Elevate your experience with our limited edition merch
Christmas Cocktails
Indulge in our signature festive cocktails
Cosy Cups
Grab a winter warmer from our specials
Local Events
Get involved with one of our many events when you visit us, from crafts to quizzes, animal interactions and character meet and greets. From family fun to grown-up plans, discover what's happening at The Light.
Happy Birthday to The Light!
10 glorious years of The Light Thetford We're celebrating this milestone by offering all tickets at just £6.99* between 23 Oct & 5 November Stay around for a drink and a chat - we'd love to see you! *T&Cs apply, excludes Event Cinema
Fri 23 Oct - Thu 5 November
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Bookmark-making
Celebrate the release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping with a creative bookmark-making activity. Join us to design a unique and personal item to keep and take away or give to a special friend. Free to film ticket holders.
Fri 20- Sun 22 November
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A Wish Cauldron!
Celebrate the release of Hexed and make a wish! Write down your wish and throw it in the magic cauldron bubbling away in the Green Room. Family friendly and fun!
Wed 25 Nov - Sat 5 Dec
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Honest Library
We've started an "honest library" book exchange at the Light. Help yourself to a free book from our shelves to take away and enjoy - and replace it with one of your own. Why not enjoy a good read with a delicious coffee from The Light?
every day
Monthly Quiz
Think you know trivia? Confident about your general knowledge? Test your skills at our monthly quiz, held on the last Sunday of each month. Just £2 per person. Spaces are limited so turn up early to avoid disappointment.
The last Sunday of every month
Christmas
Parties
Looking for the ultimate cinema experience? Why not book a private screening for your family or friends, treat the kids to a cinema showing of their favourite film, reward your students with an end of term treat or hire one of our screens for a corporate presentation or away day. Pre-book food and drink and let us take the hassle out of organising.