Festive films season returns to drive-in cinema at Newark Showground

With Christmas looming, festive film screening are returning to Newark Showground to help people get into the spirit of the season.

Drive-in movie operators NightFlix has announced a movie advent calendar of family favourites to keep people entertained in the build-up to Christmas.

Screenings start on December 3 and run until Christmas Eve.

They include Elf, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually.

There’s also two different takes on the Dr Suess classic with the animated version of The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead green role and the live-action, and Jim Carrey starrer How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

More favourites on the bill are The Holiday, Nativity!, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Arthur Christmas, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Jingle All The Way.

Nightflix also keeps perennial discussions running about whether The Nightmare Before Christmas and Die Hard are Christmas films, with those completing the calendar of Christmas treats.

NightFlix chief executive Ben Stonehouse said: “As the longer nights draw in, that’s when drive-in cinema truly shines as a great way for families to come together and enjoy beloved festive favourites.

“Nothing beats seeing these films on the big screen surrounded by loved ones, and with comedy, action, romance and adventure on offer, there’s certain to be a festive favourite available for everyone, all enjoyed from the comfort of their own cars.”

Newark Showground will be getting fully into the Christmas spirit with its own oversized trees covered in fairy lights and will be offering Christmas food and drink favourites.

Tickets cost £29 per car plus a booking fee and can be booked online.

The film schedule can be seen at www.nightflix.co.uk