A MAJOR cinema has confirmed it will be shutting down five branches within weeks.
Odeon has confirmed all affected branches will be closing on June 5, 2023.
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Cinema fans won’t be pleased to hear some key branches may be disappearing.
The company made its decision following “a thorough assessment of all available options”.
We’ve listed the branches set to close below:
Magdalen Street, Oxfordshire Rigby Road, Blackpool Weston-super-mareAyrshire Banbury
The branch in Magdalen Street, Oxfordshire, is closing just seven months before its 100th anniversary.
Odeon said in a statement: “We can confirm that, following a thorough assessment of all available options we have made the very difficult decision to close a small number of our cinemas.
“We know this will be disappointing news for our guests and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“We would like to thank them for their choosing ODEON to enjoy the magic of cinema.
“Looking after our people is our number one priority and we are looking to secure jobs for as many team members as possible in one of our 116 other cinemas across the UK and Ireland.”
To find your nearest Odeon, make sure to use the branch locator tool on its website.
Tickets cost roughly £12.50 online, but that largely depends on where you live and whether you book them online or in person.
The movie chain recommends customers to always book online first to save the most money.
In terms of closures, it’s sadly not the only chain suffering this spring.
Retailers such as B&M, Iceland, Lidl and New Look are all expecting to shut branches between this month and next, and shoppers should check local websites to make sure they’re not affected.
However, bear in mind some stores will be replaced with brand new shops while others will disappear forever.
For example Lidl, which has 950 sites, is closing or relocating a number of its supermarkets this month.
Its shops on Sturry Road, Canterbury, and Forton Road in Gosport will both shut on Sunday, May 28.
They’re closing due to the poor condition of the building and bosses deeming them unfit for purpose.
All affected staff will be offered roles at alternative locations.
We wrote a handy guide on what’s closing where and when over the next few weeks to keep you right – so have a look if you aren’t sure.