The Benbow Arts Space is a new creative learning hub dedicated to the art of filmmaking located in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea.

Young people can discover their passion for filmmaking, develop skills and begin their journey into the film industry. The venue includes an Early Cinema Exhibition alongside workshop and event spaces.

To celebrate our launch we are opening our doors for everyone to come and explore!

There is no need to book our Open House Weekends, simply drop in.

Open House Weekends
Weekend 1: Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 May
Weekend 2: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
11am – 4pm (10-11am – Quiet Hour)
Admission free - no booking required

Come and drop in on us at 2 London Road. Take a tour; explore our early cinema exhibition; try your hand at stop-frame animation; create a zoetrope; design a magic lantern slide to become part of our community artwork.

Learn more about what we do and the programmes we have coming up!

For those who would benefit from a quieter space with less people, we will open for a “quiet hour" from 10am – 11am each morning.

During the May half term we also have Youth Days and Family Days (booked in advance):

Make a Film in a Day
Tuesday 28 May: 11-14 years
Wednesday 29 May: 15–19 years

The Enchanted Cinema presents My Neighbour Totoro and Where the Wild Things Are
Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May