Electric Palace — Local services in Tendring

The Electric Palace is a traditional style cinema, with an ornate period Art Deco frontage in King's Quay Street. The building is almost unchanged from when it first opened in 1911, thanks to dedicated restoration work. It's an essential part of the character of Harwich old town, providing a genuinely atmospheric feeling of the early days of cinema. As well as selected film showings, The Electric Palace is also a live music venue & holds illustrated talks of local interest, such as the history of 'pirate radio', hosted by expert speakers, Radio Essex & Radio Caroline...

2 nd visit and thoroughly enjoyable again. A vintage cinema with great sound & projection. The cinema hosts a diverse range of live events along with upto date movies....at realistic prices too! Get there early so as to have a good look at the classic decor & enjoy the various items from the kiosk. Parking is nearby or on street. Access might be a concern for wheel chair users, check with the very...

Beautiful quaint old cinema, its stunning inside. Seats are ok, pretty comfy. Welcoming staff but they do need to stop opening the door and curtains at the back during showings, it let's a lot of light into the cinema and is very distracting. It's a little chilly in there in the summer so take a cardi/jacket and in autumn/winter...