Cheapest Cinema Tickets in Norwich: Vue, Odeon and Cinema City

Cinema tickets in Norwich now often sit at or above the £10 mark, so it pays to choose carefully. With the right combination of Meerkat Movies, weekly phone-network rewards, and memberships, costs can still drop sharply. From our long local view, Norwich offers three distinct experiences: Vue for the lowest baseline ticket price, Odeon for comfort after extensive refurbishments, and Cinema City for heritage and arthouse programming. The best value depends on your film taste, the day you go, and Norwich carpark costs.

• Typical baselines today: Vue online from about £7.99 for standard 2D, Odeon around £10–£12 for standard 2D with higher peaks, Cinema City varies by screening with deals for members and younger viewers.
• The biggest weekly levers: Meerkat Movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Saver Monday pricing at Odeon via myODEON Extras, U25 £5.99 Mon–Thu at Cinema City, O2 Priority bundles for Vue, and Vodafone VeryMe bundles for Odeon.

Vue Norwich: Cheapest standard tickets

For the lowest straightforward price, start with Vue at Castle Quarter. Standard 2D tickets typically price from about £7.99 online for recliner seating, with the walk-up rate a little higher. The comfortable recliners mean the cheapest option is not a compromise on comfort – although we’ve found the aircon lacking at times (can get stuffy) and the recliner leather does overly “squeak” we’ve found.

Savings stack well here. Meerkat Movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays lets two people share the cost of one ticket, which often brings the per-person price down to only a few pounds. O2 Priority regularly offers fixed-price bundles for Vue that work any day, useful when your week does not suit Meerkat. Vue’s Mini or Mighty Mornings at weekends and school holidays give very low family pricing.

Parking is part of the value equation. Vue offers validated parking in Castle Quarter. Validate before your screening, because late shows can finish to a long, slow counter queue. Central location plus inclusive parking make it easy to pair a film with dinner nearby. For students, families, and couples planning a simple date night, Vue remains hard to beat on price and convenience.

Odeon Norwich: Renovated comfort and Riverside convenience

Odeon Riverside is generally pricier than Vue, with standard 2D tickets around £10–£12 off-peak and higher at busy times, but the premium buys comfort. The site has had major upgrades: new screens, modern recliners, and a polished feel. In our experience, the recliners are quieter than Vue’s, which matters during dialogue-led films and the temperature in the screens seems well-regulated..

The location is slightly less central for the Lanes and market, but it is ideal for rail users, about five minutes from the station. Parking is generous and free with validation, but note the two-step process: validate inside the cinema at the self-service device, then validate again at the car park machine before exit. Forgetting either step delays the barriers.

There are strong ways to cut the cost. Meerkat Movies halves the ticket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Vodafone VeryMe often provides reduced-price bundles for two at Odeon, with a Luxe variant. myODEON Extras unlocks Saver Monday pricing, which can drop adult tickets dramatically when you book online while logged in. Frequent viewers should price up myLIMITLESS Plus: the subscription pays off at roughly two visits a month, snacks are discounted, and occasional previews add value.

Cinema City Norwich: Heritage, arthouse and funded screenings

Cinema City on St Andrew’s Street pairs three intimate screens with a bar and courtyard in a medieval setting. Tickets are usually higher than Vue and often on par with or above Odeon, seats are older and screens are smaller, yet the draw is different. The programming leans into arthouse, independent and world cinema. We have seen films here that stayed with us long after the credits, and supporting Cinema City keeps this side of cinema alive in Norwich.

Deals exist if you plan. Picturehouse U25 gives £5.99 tickets Monday to Thursday for ages 16–25 after a free sign-up. Picturehouse Membership includes free tickets each year, removes booking fees, and gives around 25% off food and drink, which softens the higher base price if you visit often. Meerkat Movies is accepted here in person at the box office on the day, not online.

It is also worth joining Cinematik Escape. Funded preview screenings appear regularly, which means you can see new films for free and still afford a glass of wine from the bar. Cinema City may not win on raw price, but it delivers on atmosphere, history and discovery, which many Norwich film-goers value most.

Memberships, Mobile Perks and Meerkat Movies in Norwich

Ticket prices in Norwich rose sharply after recent refurbishments, a change that many locals say makes them less likely to take a chance on new films. Yet with the right mix of memberships, weekly phone-network perks, and Meerkat Movies, the cost can still be cut back to what it once was.

How Meerkat Movies Works at Vue, Odeon and Cinema City Norwich

• How it works: a weekly code gives you two tickets for the price of one.
• Where it works: Vue, Odeon, and Cinema City all accept Meerkat Movies.
• Booking quirks: Vue and Odeon codes work online, but at Cinema City you must present them at the box office in person.
• How to get access: officially, by buying an insurance policy from Compare the Market. In practice, some Norwich locals (ourselves included) have found that even getting a quote has triggered a year’s access. Once active, you receive a fresh code each week.

Stacking Meerkat with Vue’s already low pricing makes it Norwich’s cheapest mainstream option. At Odeon, it softens the cost of the Luxe upgrade.

Mobile Phone Cinema Ticket Discounts in Norwich

• O2 Priority for Vue: weekly codes for cheap Vue bundles, valid any day.
• Vodafone VeryMe for Odeon: regular 2-for-£X deals, including Luxe sites.
• Amazon Prime x Odeon: monthly codes for two Odeon tickets midweek.
• Tastecard and workplace schemes: reduced Vue and Odeon e-codes are often available; compare carefully with Meerkat to avoid overpaying.
• Sky Cinema customers: two free Vue tickets each month, even with current prices.

Cinema Memberships and Subscriptions in Norwich

• Odeon myLIMITLESS Plus: about £19.99 per month. Pays off at two visits and includes snack discounts and previews.
• Cinema City / Picturehouse Membership: annual fee includes five free tickets, booking-fee waivers, and 25% off food and drink. Best value for regulars.
• Cinema City U25: ages 16–25 get £5.99 Mon–Thu tickets by registering.
• Vue Norwich: no unlimited plan, but Mini/Mighty Mornings give family tickets from just a few pounds.

Parking Costs and Cinema Savings in Norwich

• Vue Castle Quarter: validated parking included; validate before the film to avoid queues.
• Odeon Riverside: free but double validation required (in cinema, then at the pay machine).
• Cinema City: city-centre parking applies; see our Norwich car parks guide for the cheapest options.

 

Comparison Table: Cheapest Cinema Deals in Norwich

Scenario	Best play	Typical outcome
Cheapest mainstream midweek	Vue + Meerkat code Tue/Wed	Two tickets for roughly £8 total
Maximum comfort	Odeon Luxe + Meerkat or VeryMe bundle	Halves Luxe ticket price or bundle saves two
Frequent film-goer	Odeon Limitless Plus	Unlimited films for ~£19.99/month
Under 25, midweek	Cinema City U25	£5.99 Mon–Thu tickets
Family mornings	Vue Mini/Mighty Mornings	~£2–£3 per ticket weekends/holidays

FAQs About Cheap Cinema Tickets in Norwich

What is the cheapest cinema in Norwich?

Vue at Castle Quarter usually offers the lowest standard ticket price in Norwich, starting from around £7.99 online for recliner seating. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, combining this with a Meerkat Movies code often makes it the cheapest mainstream option in the city, with two tickets costing little more than a single fare.

Does Odeon Norwich accept Meerkat Movies?

Yes, Odeon Riverside accepts Meerkat Movies codes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Codes can be used online when booking. This halves the standard Luxe ticket price, making Odeon much more affordable, especially after its recent refurbishments. Just remember that Odeon Norwich requires parking validation both inside the cinema and again at the car park machine.

Can I use Meerkat Movies at Cinema City Norwich?

Yes, Cinema City accepts Meerkat Movies codes, but only when presented in person at the box office on the day of your visit. Codes cannot be used for online booking. This makes the discount best suited to those who are flexible with timings and comfortable securing seats in person.

Are there student or under-25 cinema deals in Norwich?

Cinema City runs a U25 scheme where registered viewers aged 16–25 can book tickets for £5.99 from Monday to Thursday. Odeon and Vue both offer standard student discounts with valid ID. Combining these deals with a Meerkat Movies code or mobile app offers can reduce the cost of cinema visits even further.

What are the best mobile phone discounts for Norwich cinemas?

Mobile networks regularly provide cinema perks in Norwich. O2 Priority gives Vue ticket bundles and Vodafone VeryMe offers two Odeon tickets at a reduced price. Sky Cinema subscribers also receive two free Vue tickets each month. These offers are especially useful outside Meerkat’s Tuesday/Wednesday window.

Where can I park when visiting Norwich cinemas?

Vue at Castle Quarter includes validated parking, though tickets should be stamped before your screening to avoid queues later. Odeon Riverside has free parking but requires validation both inside the cinema and at the car park machine before exit. Cinema City has no on-site parking, but nearby multi-storeys are available; see our Norwich car parks guide.

Norwich has always been a city that values its cinemas, from the blockbusters at Vue and Odeon to the arthouse treasures at Cinema City. Prices may have climbed since the days of £5 tickets, but the right mix of Meerkat Movies, phone-network perks, and memberships keeps cinema nights affordable.

Our Norfolk’s Best team has spent decades visiting all three venues. We know Vue offers the lowest baseline for families and students, Odeon combines convenience and comfort for rail users and Luxe seating fans, and Cinema City delivers atmosphere and films that stay with you long after the credits. Which cinema you choose depends as much on your tastes and parking plans as on ticket price.

Even with refurbished recliners and higher standard tickets, Norwich remains one of the best-value cities in the UK for cinema if you use the right tricks.