In 2012, the Point's owners, Hammerson, proposed plans to restructure the building as a new shopping and leisure complex, and asked for feedback from public in an open consultation. We use cookies to track your interaction with the website. In 2005, a refurbishment of the foyer saw the reintroduction of concession stands for food and drink, an easyInternetCafe was added, along with an easyPizza pick up point. By bus All buses coming through the centre. The cinema in the Point closed for the final time on 26 February 2015, nearly 30 years after its opening. These remained empty for many years, before becoming a YMCA funded cafe and a Connexions careers office respectively. It is usually quite quiet which is nice and the staff are really good, friendly and helpful. Welcome to the new ODEON website. Each screen has wheelchair spaces and the latest technology to provide audio description and hard-of-hearing facilities at your seat. Going to the cinema should be fun for everyone. If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. See our brightest, clearest and most detailed picture. All other bays are council owned.

Cinema has a long history in Milton Keynes of being at The Point." Milton Keynes Council said there had been had little significant investment since Xscape, a complex including a cinema, shops, restaurants and family entertainment, was built. No more waiting in line to print tickets or pay for popcorn! Get caught up in the action and escape into another reality with IMAX. Find out more. Why is the UK still knocking down historic cinemas? It showed films that had just recently finished their prime location runs and it did not rely on fixed showtimes. When it opened in 1985, it was called the UK's first multiplex cinema[1][2] although the UK had introduced multi-screen cinemas in 1930 and had been increasing the number of screens in cinemas ever since.

The Xscape building itself is located opposite the Theatre District. Wherever you are coming from we're easy to find.

Parking is refunded for customers parking in the Xscape blue parking bays, not red or purple. Xscape602 Marlborough Gate Milton Keynes MK9 3XZ. For guest service queries please go here. Odeon's new cinema, officially known as 'Odeon Milton Keynes Stadium', opened for business the next day.[9]. Despite the high-profile presence of Odeon, this couldn't halt the continuing decline of visitors. Visit the CEA website for more details. The building is now slated for demolition but an exact date for when it will commence has yet to be scheduled. One of the UK's first multiplex cinemas, built nearly 30 years ago in Milton Keynes, has shown its last film before demolition for a shops scheme. The Point Milton Keynes MK9 3NB United Kingdom. In 2020, mere days before the UK went into full lockdown as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread, the Buzz Bingo hall closed, in line with all other hospitality venues across the country. See our cookie policy for more information. Yet somehow you can see every detail in the stunning, high-resolution screen.

Hear incredible audio from our precision-engineered speakers, placed all around and above you. Cineworld does not own or operate the car park and conditions of use are subject to change. Disabled Access Disabled Parking Designated spaces are available for disabled parking in Xscape car park. With the two cinemas virtually in close proximity to one another, it soon became apparent that The Point just couldn't compete. The 10-screen AMC-The Point opened on 23rd November 1985 with a Royal Premiere of the Harrison Ford film "Presumed Innocent" which was attended by Sarah, Duchess of York. All rights reserved Cineworld Cinemas 2020 ©, Take a minute to become part of the My Cineworld community. CEA Card Networkminicom: 0845 123 1292ortextphone: 0845 123 1297. Historic England had refused to recommend the building for listed status.[6].

The cinema was rented out to the easyGroup, renaming the cinema as easyCinema.com. The foyer's popcorn, drinks and sweet stands were originally removed and visitors were encouraged to bring their own food. History of The Point https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Point,_Milton_Keynes&oldid=979019087, Buildings and structures in Milton Keynes, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from September 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Joint Civil Aid Corps - adult/youth charity based on emergency services support have their HQ on the ground floor (since September 2015), This page was last edited on 18 September 2020, at 08:25. Visit the. Your message was successfully sent. An application to Historic England for the building to be given listed grade II status was rejected on the grounds that it lacks any architectural merit. There’s simply no better way to see a film. Holding your conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Please wait. By 2009, the illuminated lights on the pyramid no longer lit up at night, signalling how much of a less importance it had become in recent times. Processing registration form. From high-profile conferences and exhibitions to private film screenings and big screen gaming, your guests will enjoy comfortable seating and faultless sightlines with state-of-the-art screens and sound. Just tap your phone to find films, book seats and order your food, drinks and snacks. This means that 35 years since it first opened, all of The Point's entertainment and hospitality attractions have now closed down for good. Calls to this number are charged at standard national rate and are included within your mobile network minutes. The venue was an instant success and its opening caused, at least partially, the closure of the traditional cinemas in Bletchley and Newport Pagnell. By train Upon leaving the station head straight ahead and follow the road until you reach the second set of lights. See our, All our cinemas accept the CEA card, which entitles you to free companion tickets. Coordinates: 52°02′29″N 0°45′20″W / 52.0415°N 0.7556°W / 52.0415; -0.7556, JANUARIUS, M., "Multiplexes multiply" Leisure Management August 1991, pp.33-34, "AMC CINEMAS® BRINGS THE MULTIPLEX TO THE UNITED KINGDOM", "How multiplex cinemas saved the British film industry 25 years ago", "Plans for Milton Keynes' Point building go on display", Milton Keynes The Point demolition and development approved. Save time and order ahead on the new myODEON app. Whilst it was anticipated at the time that it would reopen, in July 2020, it was confirmed that as part of a rescue deal for the chain, 26 Buzz Bingo locations would be closed down permanently, including the Milton Keynes site. From high-profile conferences and exhibitions to private film screenings and big screen gaming, your guests will enjoy comfortable seating and faultless sightlines with state-of-the-art screens and sound.

The cinema is … That’s why we offer you a range of accessibility services at ODEON Milton Keynes Stadium. Parking is Pay & Display everyday until 6pm this includes Sundays and Bank Holidays. The pyramid section of the Point on opening housed The Brasserie, The Croc Bar, a games arcade and a nightclub, as well as a Bingo hall (originally Gala Bingo, then Buzz Bingo after 2018) in the basement. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you. Xscape quickly took the vast majority of The Point's cinemagoers, and in 2003, UCI abruptly left Milton Keynes, deciding to rent out the cinema part of the building in order to continue to honour its lease with the complex's owners. All our cinemas accept the CEA card, which entitles you to free companion tickets. Eye-catching digital signage offers infinite branding possibilities, whilst our bespoke catering, production and entertainment options will ensure the ultimate event experience for your attendees, with screens seating 23 – 850 people and premium seating, in 100 locations across the UK and Ireland. The plans for intu Milton Keynes included an extended shopping area and a boutique cinema. This number is for Event and Corporate enquiries only. [5] On 26 February 2015, the Odeon cinema to the rear of the building closed, in preparation for the demolition. 12 Stadium Way West,Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST. The ticket pricing was based on the easyJet model with low headline prices (from 20p) for early bookers, then increasing according to demand. In 2007, both the pizza restaurant and nightclub closed due to a lack of business. The Point opened in 1985 and included a 10-screen multiplex cinema, referred to as the UK's first multiplex,[7] although the UK had introduced multi-screen cinemas in 1930. Shortly you will receive confirmation on your e-mail. With ticket prices from 20p and the option to bring your own food, easyCinema looked set to attract the price conscious cinema-goer. Number 5 to Lakes Estate, drops off right outside the Xscape building. By this point, UCI had been taken over by Terra Firma and was merged with rival chain Odeon Cinemas. Treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our VIP Gallery and Premier seats, cafe culture at Costa, and icy indulgences at Ben & Jerry's. It does not show as many films but it shows the main ones and it is worth checking to see what they are showing. In the 1980s, cinema audiences were in decline nationally, due among other reasons to high ticket prices, TV channels and video recorders. Treat yourself to our most powerful cinema performance – experience iSense. Please note we are not currently accepting cash, but we have increased our contactless limit to help you buy safer. Turn right and then left at next set. Situated on 1st Floor of the Xscape Centre in the centre of the city, Cineworld Milton Keynes boasts the UK's first Superscreen and 4DX. [6] The whole complex has subsequently been slated for demolition. For information or assistance, call Cineworld on 0330 333 4444 Mon-Sun 09:00 - 22:00. Accessibility HelplineIf you need to contact us please click here. Over two more sets of lights and the Xscape is on your right. Cultural site claim The opening of Xscape in 2000 was to mark the beginning of the decline of The Point's fortunes. Joint Civil Aid Corps - adult/youth charity based on emergency services support have their HQ on the ground floor 2. © ODEON Cinemas Limited 2019 to 2020. We have 11 screens of film magic showing stunning RealD 3D, including a monster IMAX and 2 pitch perfect Dolby Atmos sound systems.

Famous in the history of British cinema as being the first purpose built multiplex cinema to be built in the UK. Treat yourself to an exclusive entertainment experience with our VIP Gallery and Premier seats, cafe culture at Costa, and icy indulgences at Ben & Jerry's.