Christmas favourites including Die Hard, Love Actually and How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown on the big screen at Robin Hill this November when Wessex Cancer Support’s popular Drive-In Cinema returns after raising around £10,000 last year.
6 festive films will be screened across 3 days from 27th November to 29th November, with everything from family favourites to Christmas classics on the bill.
The Nightmare Before Christmas will kick off proceedings at 18:30 on 27th November, followed by action favourite Die Hard at 21:00.
Saturday will see The Muppets Christmas Carol shown at 15:00 before White Christmas takes to the screen at 19:00.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas will provide Sunday’s family offering at 12:00, with Love Actually bringing the weekend to a close at 19:00.
The event proved a hit when it returned last year, attracting 460 cars and raising around £10,000 for Wessex Cancer Support.
This year’s films will once again be displayed on a giant 9m-wide LED screen elevated by crane, with moviegoers watching from their cars and listening to the soundtrack through their car radios.
The LED technology means the picture can be seen in different light and weather conditions, while hot snacks and drinks will be available from food traders on site. Several traders will donate a percentage of their takings to the charity.
Well-behaved dogs are also welcome.
The suggested donation is £25 per car, per film, with money raised going towards Wessex Cancer Support’s free services for people affected by cancer on the Isle of Wight.
The charity’s Newport centre supports hundreds of people each year through services including counselling, complementary therapies and peer support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Hannah Dunford, Regional Fundraising Manager at Wessex Cancer Support, has said:
“Last year’s event felt so homely and festive – our attendees had such wonderful feedback. We are so looking forward to doing it all again.
“We’re so pleased to bring the event back to Robin Hill, where it first started in 2018. Thank you to the team at Robin Hill for having us back. It’s going to be a great weekend, and we can’t wait to see everyone there.”
The event comes during Wessex Cancer Support’s 45th anniversary year, with the charity having been founded in 1981.
Hannah added:
“A cancer diagnosis can turn people’s lives upside down. Our cancer support centre in Newport sees hundreds of people every year, providing vital services such as counselling and therapies to help them cope with cancer.
“We’re really excited to organise such a fun, festive event in the run-up to Christmas and, with the help of everyone who attends, we hope to raise a significant amount of money so we can continue to be there for local people who need us.”
Tickets are on sale now, with a suggested donation of £25 per car for each film. Screenings are subject to film licences and weather conditions.
For tickets and further information, visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk/event/cinema2026/.
