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FILM buffs can step back in time by visiting an 102-year-old cinema nestled into the woodlands.

The Kinema in the Woods, in Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire first opened in 1922.

You can rent an entire screening room at a quaint old cinema in the UK
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You can rent an entire screening room at a quaint old cinema in the UKCredit: Alamy
Kinema in the Woods opened 102 years ago
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Kinema in the Woods opened 102 years agoCredit: Instagram/thekinema
It still runs as a cinema with a number of new releases
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It still runs as a cinema with a number of new releasesCredit: Instagram/thekinema

It was originally a sports and entertainment pavilion in the grounds of The Victoria Hotel.

However, the hotel burnt down in 1920, with it turning into the cinema two years later.

Due to the low roof, films have to be projected from behind the screen onto a mirror to which the images are flipped, making it the only cinema in the UK to use this method.

Also inside is a huge Dalek statue for photo-taking opportunities, as well as a lobby stall selling popcorn, sweets and drinks.

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And stay for intermission where you can listen to music played on the original organ.

If you fancy visiting, it is open every day of the year expect Christmas Day.

Current films on include Dune: Part 2 and Wicked Little Letters and Oppenheimer.

Or, you can rent it out for birthdays and other events, with the 21-seat auditorium costing just £180 for new releases.

Tickets start from £7 for kids and adults from £8.

People have raved about the cinema, with thousands of five star reviews on Google.

Inside the 'gorgeous' cinema that's hit the Irish market for just €600K - and it comes with wine bar, cafe and function room-

One person wrote: "Amazing gem hidden in the woods."

Another said: "This place is a blast from the past and is an absolutely awesome experience."

A third added: "Incredible place. Will never step foot in a large chain cinema again."

Here are two other cool cinemas to visit.

It has been given thousands of five star reviews
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It has been given thousands of five star reviewsCredit: Alamy

Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Tuschinski Theatre retains many of the original Art Deco features, having opened in 1921.

Over the years, it has been owned by Cannon, MGM Cinemas and Pathe, who renovated the complex up to 2021.

It was named the most "beautiful cinema in the world" by Time Oot too.

Cine Thission, Greece

Sun Online's Travel Reporter Ryan Gray recently visited Cine Thission when visiting Athens.

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He said: "Firstly, it's outside - so you can still enjoy the warm Greek weather, while watching your film.

"Secondly, what's on the screen isn't the only thing worth looking at - with the Acropolis towering well within sight of the outside courtyard where the audience sits."

Three scenic train journeys you can take in the UK

Cornish Coast - One trip that rail enthusiasts seem to love is along a stretch of the Cornish coast and takes just 10 minutes to complete.

The route from St Erth to St Ives only stops at Carbis Bay en route to its final destination, but the views out the window for the whole journey are pretty spectacular.

Another highlight of the journey is that St Ives station is situated right next to Porthminster beach, meaning the sand and sea can be accessed almost immediately.

Meanwhile, the station is less than a ten minute walk into town, where the harbour, shops, galleries and pubs can be explored.

Durham to Edinburgh - Another train route that people in the UK love is the East Coast train line between Durham and Edinburgh, with coastal views and city landscapes among the sights that can be seen out the window.

Newcastle, Berwick, Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral are all among the highlights on that route.

Scotland's West Highland Line - While Scotland is home to plenty of famous landmarks and top attractions, it also has one of the most breathtaking train routes in the world.

Scotland's West Highland Line has previously been dubbed the best rail journey in the world by  - and it's easy to see why.

The journey from Glasgow to Fort William is one of my favourite train routes - and I've interrailed through mainland Europe.

With mountain landscapes, serene lochs, wistful moors, and wildlife all visible through the train window, it's certainly a route all holidaymakers should consider doing at least once.

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