Travel Update

Please note that there are extensive roadworks taking place on Parkstone Road, opposite Poole Park. We advise anyone visiting us throughout July to allow extra time to get to Lighthouse.

During 14 – 17 July from 7pm Parkstone Road will be completely closed, therefore please plan your alternative route accordingly.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Event Info

Shows today

Film

Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day (Cert 15)

Fri 10 Jul – Fri 17 Jul

Film

The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford (Cert 15)

Fri 10 Jul – Sat 18 Jul

Film

Team Pics: To Sir, With Love (Cert PG)

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The Beacon Bar & Cafe

From lunch or coffee, pre-show diner for two... or just because! Reserve a table now and enjoy a delicious locally sourced menu that will go down a treat with friends and family.

Located on the ground floor, The Beacon Cafe and Bar is open Tuesday - Saturday.

Opening times

During the day, between 10am – 3pm, you can enjoy a morning coffee and cake, before then choosing from our popular lunchtime menu.

We offer a evening dining experience between 5pm and 8pm.

*Please do check our Food & Drink webpage for more info

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A Private Life (15)

Fri 17 – Wed 22 Jul 2026

Ticket price:: From: £8.75
Running time:: 1h 47m (plus ads and trailers)
Age range:: 15

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The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.

French language film with English subtitles

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski

Starring: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira

Great British Summer Savings

Thanks to the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, until Tue 1 September we’re able to offer cheaper tickets for under-18s and family groups which include at least one child.

Use the code GBFAMILY when booking to redeem this offer, please note your group must include at least one person under the age of 18.

Foster is amazing with pitch-perfect French

Deadline

A darkly comic triumph

Mashable

Jodie Foster delights

IndieWire

Genius

James King, BBC Radio 2

Highly entertaining... Packed with non-stop action

Cineuropa

Sophisticated

The Hollywood Reporter

Daniel Auteuil at his best

Vanity Fair

Jodie Foster is flawless

The Daily Beast

Keeps you hooked for the entire 100 minutes

Loud and Clear