Outdoor Cinema: Bridget Jone’s Diary
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK’s longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the 2001 blockbuster Bridget Jone’s Diary to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Elizabethan House.
Arrive early to explore the Garden, then relax to live vintage music by 1940s performer Stephanie Belle before settling in for an unforgettable movie experience.
Enjoy mouth-watering food and drinks from our fully stocked bar, just bring a blanket or camping chair.
Itinerary
7.30pm: Gates open with time to explore the Garden and enjoy live music by vintage singer Stephanie Belle before the film begins
9.10pm: The film starts shortly after the full sunset
10.45pm: The film ends
Age Classification: 15
Perfect for couples, groups and older families
The Film: Bridget Jones’s Diary (15)
Renée Zellweger shines as Bridget Jones, a single, slightly dishevelled, thirty-something woman navigating life, love, and calorie counts in London. Determined to ditch her bad habits and find Mr Right, Bridget begins documenting every delicious disaster in a new diary. What follows is a heartfelt and hilarious ride through dating misadventures, drunken karaoke, disastrous dinner parties, and that unforgettable bunny costume moment.
Caught between her cheeky, womanising boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and the stern but secretly sweet Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget’s journey to self-love is anything but smooth. There’s heartache, hilarity, and of course, a snow-covered kiss to melt even the frostiest hearts.
With unforgettable one-liners, brilliant performances, and an iconic soundtrack, this is the perfect film to enjoy with friends, prosecco in hand, under the stars. Whether you’re Team Darcy or Team Daniel, one thing’s for sure – Bridget is all of us.
Also showing this summer:
Grease (PG)
Friday 22nd August, 6: 10
Step into the world of slicked-back hair, pink jackets and 1950s rock ‘n’ roll for Grease – the ultimate feel-good musical!
Join us for a magical night of outdoor cinema on the beautiful South Lawn overlooking the Grade II* listed Elizabethan Mansion.
Tickets include entry from 6.45pm, giving you plenty of time to explore the Garden, sip cocktails, indulge in delicious food, and soak in the magic of live music as the sun sets, before settling in for an unforgettable evening with family and friends.
It’s movie magic on the silver screen under the stars.
About us
Cinestock is the UK’s longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider and the largest in the South East, celebrating its 15th season of movie magic under the stars. With a reputation for unforgettable nights, Cinestock transforms stunning venues across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent into open-air theatres, showcasing a mix of classic, retro, and blockbuster films.
Each event features live acoustic music as the sun sets, handmade cocktails, and delicious street food, creating a complete evening experience. Guests are encouraged to explore the historic and picturesque grounds before settling into a night of cinematic magic. Award-winning and proudly independent, Cinestock brings iconic films to life in some of the UK’s most beautiful settings—this isn’t just a screening, it’s an experience.
