Adventure Cinema, the UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema, has today announced a new UK-wide tour of open-air film screenings, with two stops in the North East.

These screenings give people the chance to enjoy cinema in the open air and under the stars in places like National Trust sites, medieval castles or country estates.

Cinema lovers can expect to watch films like Steven Spielberg's adaptation of West Side Story, musicals Mamma Mia!, Rocketman and The Greatest Showman, plus some of the Harry Potter series.

Here's what you need to know.

The Northern Echo: (Photo: Adventure Cinema)(Photo: Adventure Cinema)

Films and tickets for Adventure Cinema's tour

Adventure Cinema's "biggest ever outdoor cinema" yet will launch in April 2022.

The nearest outdoor cinema events for North East residents are Sunderland and Gateshead.                    

Over at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland, showings include: Mamma Mia! on Friday, May 13; Pulp Fiction on Saturday, May 14 and The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Sunday, May 15.                                     

Taking place at Saltwell Park in Gateshead, the following showings will be taking place: West Side Story on Friday, May 20; Mamma Mia! on Saturday, May 21; Rocketman on Sunday, May 22.   

Tickets start at £14.50 and can be found on their website.

Ben Lovell, Co-Director, Adventure Cinema, said: "We are so excited to be travelling all over the country to once again put on the UK’s biggest ever outdoor cinema this summer, with an incredible list of films on offer in unique and beautiful locations. 

"For those who love the cinema and great outdoors, we have worked very hard to ensure that these events are safe and lots of fun for everyone."