FILM lovers are set for a breathtaking open-air cinema experience that is coming to Essex to close out the summer.

The Luna Cinema is celebrating its 15th anniversary and for the first time, Disney+ will be joining as a headline partner.

Hyde Hall in Chelmsford will host Luna Cinema screenings which provide a stunning backdrop for some unforgettable nights under the stars.

This year's summer programme features a brand-new line up of both classic and new film favourites including Top Gun: Maverick, Elvis and Pretty Woman. 

George Wood, founder of The Luna Cinema, said: “Since 2008, we’ve had over a million visitors attend our screenings with The Luna Cinema serving as the best example of open-air cinema in the UK.

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“For more than a decade we’ve been a coveted part of the country’s summer schedule, much like events such as The Chelsea Flower Show and Wimbledon.

“As well as offering world-class screenings, The Luna Cinema serves as a social experience which allows visitors to fully immersive themselves in the highest form of cinematic magic.

“We’re known for our outstanding, historical venues and our 2023 programme consists of 36 stunning sites, which are guaranteed to create a night to remember.”

This Luna Cinema season runs until September 24 with the first Hyde Hall viewing on Thursday, September 14.

Tickets cost £17.50 including booking fees, to purchase visit thelunacinema.com/cinema/