Kings Cinema

Kings Cinema in Kingsbridge is one of those proper local institutions that feels genuinely stuck in time - and that's entirely the point. You're looking at a traditional single-screen theatre, the kind where the projectionist actually knows what they're doing and the seats still have character, creaks included.

It's a working cinema, not a museum piece, so you'll catch recent releases alongside the occasional classic revival or live theatre broadcast. The screen isn't massive, the popcorn is standard issue, but there's something refreshing about watching a film without seventeen trailers for superhero franchises and enough ads to fund a small country. Families with kids will appreciate how unpretentious it all is - no reclining leather seats to distract from the actual film, no assigned seating drama.

For campers based at any of the nearby sites - South Devon Camping at Lower Terawhiti Farm is just down the road, as are Wilton Farm and Karrageen - it's a solid rainy-day option. Or an evening out when you can't face cooking. Allow an evening, obviously. Check their website or phone ahead for what's on and ticket prices, as these independents can be a bit variable with their admin.

Kingsbridge itself is charming enough for a wander beforehand - decent high street, decent lunch spots. The cinema anchors the town nicely. It won't blow your mind, but that's not why you'd go. You'd go because sometimes a proper local cinema is exactly what a holiday needs.