Bedford Vue cinema to reopen next week

The Vue in Bedford is set to reopen on Friday, August 21 - following the successful re-opening of 10 sites across the UK.

Expect to see new safety measures though as well as blockbusters, alongside cinematic classics.

The following measures have bee put in place:

*Online booking is encouraged to make visits as contactless as possible. Tickets can be accessed on smartphones and will be scanned before entering the screen, allowing you to skip the queue

*Enhanced cleaning protocols and employee PPE are in place. This includes disinfecting every screen between each screening and hand sanitiser stations available throughout venues

*Physical distancing meeting government guidelines has been built into the booking system so that customers in one booking are automatically seated apart from others

*Contactless payments up to the value of £45 and Apple Pay and Google Pay will be accepted and encouraged at till points

*Staggered film times will be implemented to maintain physical distancing and reduce the number of people at any one time in foyers and corridors

Melanie Goldsmith, general manager at Vue Bedford, said: “We’re really pleased to be preparing to reopen our cinema once again and we look forward to welcoming film fans back soon.

“We’ve been working hard to ensure our site here in Bedford meets safety protocols in line with the latest government guidance.”

All safety measures will also be clearly signposted at the entrances and throughout the building, and will be in line with government and public health guidance. Customers will be required to wear a face covering during their visit, although this can be removed to consume food and drink.

Customers will also be required to take part in the Test & Trace initiative to help keep themselves and others safe.

Tickets are available here