Following the temporary closure in July of the much-loved cinema, the Council has been working hard to ensure its long-term future and is working to build a partnership with the team behind the well-established Castle Cinema in Hackney to bring the cinema back to Sidcup.

Plans are still being finalised, but the aim is for the refurbished café and cinema to share the same ethos, energy, and commitment to the local community of Sidcup that has helped Castle Cinema establish a vibrant venue in East London.

Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, Cllr Cafer Munur said:

This is brilliant news. Finding the right partner for the cinema has been our key concern for this brilliant community facility. I feel confident that Castle Cinema will be a great fit for the cinema and for Bexley. I look forward to seeing people making their way to Sidcup very soon to catch the latest blockbusters!”

Castle Cinema staff recruitment is now underway. We will be able to share more details regarding an opening date shortly.  

Visit Castle Sidcup to register for updates around open dates and special offers.

The library will continue to remain open as usual during this period.