The BIG Room 2025: Free Family Films

Past, Family Activities

an illustration of animated popcorn, drink and cinema tickets on a cinema seat

Sun 12 Jan – Sun 9 Mar, 1pm–4pm

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Expect a warm welcome.

A cuppa, a snack, an activity, and a family film to enjoy together on the big screen.

A staff member serving hot drinks and smiling at the camera.

A child is playing with a toy camera and pretending to take a photo whilst facing the camera. In the background there is rack seating with people sitting down.

An adult holding hands with two children as they stand either side of them, a staff member is crouched down talking to the children. They are stood in a large event space with signage and chairs in the background.

Close up of people laughing and talking to a staff member who is facing away from the camera.

The BIG Room takes place at Nottingham Contemporary on the following dates:

Sun 12 Jan

Sun 26 Jan

Sun 9 Feb

Sun 23 Feb

Sun 9 Mar

We have limited capacity so booking is required. We are keen to welcome families most impacted by the rising cost of living.

Activities and refreshments from 1pm, the film will start at 2pm.

Film, activities and refreshments are all free.

All the films shown will have a PG or a U rating and are suitable for children of all ages.

It will be a relaxed screening with some lights on. Families are free to make a bit of noise and to move around. There will be cushions and rugs as well as cinema-style seating.

Overview photo of a large event space set up for a film screening. There is a large screen in the background, rack seating in the foreground, with tables, chairs and soft seating positioned around the screen.

A close up image of a child's table and chair set with a pot of craft materials on top. They are set up in a large event space with other table, chairs and signage on the walls in the background.

A close up of some soft seating and bean bags positioned in front of rack seating and a bench with a variety of children's books on top.

A close up shot of a table and four chairs, behind this are two soft seats and a bean bag. In the corner of the room there is a clothing rail with children's clothes hanging.

Nottingham City Transport have kindly sponsored the event for the third year running. Support with transport costs is available to enable access to the event, please request this when booking.

If you would like more information about the events or how to book, please call 0115 948 9750 and ask for Lisa.

Your Visit

The BIG Room Family Film is held in our large ground floor area, called The Space (Level 1).

To prepare you for your visit see our Access and Facilities and Getting Here web pages.

Adult and child noise reducing headphones are available on request.
We have a Changing Places facility.
We are a Breastfeeding Welcome venue.
All our Play & Learn Facilitators hold a current DBS certificate.
We have staff on duty who are Safeguarding and First Aid, including Paediatric First Aid trained.
We are a member of the Family Arts Campaign and part of the local Nottingham Network Group with our cultural friends.
Our current exhibition is Donald Rodney: Visceral Canker

We are hugely grateful to our sponsors, Nottingham City Transport, Sharewear Clothing Scheme, and Arts Council England in supporting this event.

And thank you for the continued support from our cultural partners and friends.

Event:

The BIG Room 2025: Free Family Films

Dates:

12 Jan 2025 – 9 Mar 2025, 1pm–4pm

Nottingham Contemporary