m+culture: Top 10 baby cinema screenings in london & beyond
Baby cinema is one of those rare parenting wins: you get out of the house, watch a film that isn’t animated, and nobody minds if your baby cries.
These screenings typically feature lower volume, soft lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere where crying, feeding, and moving around are totally acceptable.
Whether you're easing back into the world post mat leave or just craving a quiet(ish) moment with a flat white in hand, these baby friendly screenings are a low effort, high reward way to feel semi normal again.
Here's our picks of where to go across London (and beyond).
Everyman Baby Club – Nationwide
A firm favourite with parents, Everyman Baby Club is a weekly screening where you can watch a new releases whilst relaxing on their super comfy sofas with a hot drink and a slice of cake or small popcorn brought to you and included in the ticket price.
Where? Locations across the UK (London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, etc.)
When? Tuesday or Thursday mornings
Extras: Sofa seating, buggy parking, baby changing, table service.
Picturehouse Watch with Baby – Nationwide
Long established and much loved, Picturehouse’s Watch with Baby is tailored for parents with babies under 12 months. They show a wide range of films and actively encourage feeding and changing during the screening.
Where? Multiple UK cities (London, Brighton, Cambridge, Edinburgh)
When? Varies by location – typically mornings or early afternoons
Extras: Membership perks, buggy storage, changing facilities.
Barbican Parent & Baby Screenings – Central London
A calm, cultural option in the heart of the city, Barbican’s Parent & Baby screenings let you enjoy the latest indie or mainstream films without worry.
Where? Barbican Centre, London
When? Monday and Saturday mornings
Extras: Buggy parking in the foyer, excellent on-site café
ArtHouse Crouch End – Babes in Arms
Much loved by North London locals, ArtHouse’s Babes in Arms screenings are community focused and low key in a good way. Bring a sling, leave the buggy in the foyer, and enjoy a morning matinee in quirky independent surroundings.
Where? Crouch End, North London
When? Tuesdays at 12:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Extras: Arty vibes, baby-friendly staff and good coffee.
Ritzy Baby Club – Brixton, London
Part of the Picturehouse chain but deserving its own shoutout, The Ritzy’s Watch with Baby screenings have a great community feel plus there is a good café to hang out afterwards.
Where? Brixton, South London
When? Monday mornings
Extras: Huge parent fanbase, spacious foyer, independent cinema vibe.
The Lexi Cinema – Kensal Rise, London
An indie gem and social enterprise, The Lexi runs a regular parent and baby screening. Cosy and community focused, with an emphasis on quality films it’s one to get to if you can.
Where? North West London
When? Monday’s at 11am
Extras: Proceeds support charity work in South Africa
Curzon Baby Screenings – Selected Locations
Curzon’s Bring Your Baby screenings show the latest new releases with reduced volume and softer lighting. Often changing mats can be found in the auditorium so you don’t need to miss the action for a nappy change.
Where? London, Oxford, Sheffield, and more locations across the UK.
When? Typically, on weekdays
Extras: Stylish interiors, curated film choices and free coffee and small popcorn included in ticket price.
Watershed Cinebabies – Bristol
Bristol’s creative hub, Watershed runs regular “Cinebabies” showings for new parents. There’s always space for buggies, nappy changing and and the café is a popular post screening hangout.
Where? Bristol Harbourside
When? Weekly on Wednesday
Extras: River views, artsy crowd and good changing facilities.
Hyde Park Picture House – Leeds
This beautiful, historic cinema in Leeds offers BYOBaby perfect for film-loving parents wanting a cultural outing. They limit the capacity at these screenings, meaning you’ll always be able to spread out over at least two seats, or more if it’s not full.
Where? Leeds
When? Weekly on a Wednesday
Extras: Classic architecture, local feel and free hot drink included in the ticket price.