BFI Families

Wonderful films & fun activities

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Tickets

• Under 16s £4, adults £8, no concs (BFI Members pay £2 less).
• The combo ticket offer is no longer available.

The Riverfront offers

Bring your little star to the big show! Junior diners at Riverfront have their own menu, available in two sizes. Kids eat free, all day every day (one free meal with every adult main course purchased).

Enjoy free babyccinos for your little ones with a £2 coffee at Riverfront Bar & Kitchen. T&C: Show your family cinema ticket to redeem offer. Did you know Kids Eat Free at Riverfront Bar & Kitchen - one free kids meal with every adult’s meal. Simply show family ticket before you order!

July

Whale Rider

A young Maori girl defies tradition in this inspiring and heartwarming tale.

August

The Railway Children

A group of children from London find fun and adventure in the countryside.
The 400 Blows

This impeccable, timeless classic follows a young Parisian troublemaker and his best friend.
Funday: Despicable Me 3

Gru’s plans to settle down are thwarted by the appearance of his twin.
The Lord of the Rings

This animated version of Tolkien’s much-loved books offers epic fantasy adventure.

September-October

Funday TV Preview: Ratburger + Q&A with David Walliams

A girl must protect her new rat friend from a fiendish burger van man (David Walliams).
Willow

A farmer takes in a baby without knowing that she’s part of a dangerous prophecy.
My Life as a Courgette

Nine-year-old Courgette finds himself in a local orphanage where he makes new friends and finds love.
The Red Balloon

A delightful double bill from director Albert Lamorisse.

Activities by BFI Family Learning

Saturday Film Clubs for Children

Free films, term-time filmmaking classes and much more.
Half-term and holiday activities

Workshops and other great holiday events for children, based on a special film-related theme.
Move IT! Family Animators

Our new crafty and creative Move IT! workshops open up the wonderful world of stop-motion animation.
ASC Move IT! Family Animators for families with ASC children

This animation day is especially tailored to children with autism.
Future Film for 15+

Future Film is the BFI’s exciting monthly programme of screenings, workshops, competitions and ticket offers for 15-25 year olds.
Family Learning Festival Events

Did you know BFI Family Learning delivers filmmaking fun to festivals in the UK every summer?

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Calendar

We are pleased to advise that our 4K Digital server in NFT3 will be up and running again from Thu 27 July, in time for the run of the beautiful 4K restoration of Howards End.