New name chosen for re-opening of Rhyl cinema

The progress to re-open Rhyl’s cinema is well under way with Merlin Cinemas making an official announcement on the new name of the cinema.

The cinema venue will reopen under the new name of Strand Cinema, subject to completing lease arrangements with Denbighshire County Council.

No official open date has been confirmed yet, but Managing Director, Geoff Greaves would love the venue to be open by the Autumn of 2025.

Geoff Greaves, Managing Director at Merlin Cinemas, “but it’s important to us that we get this right and not rush things. We should have a good idea of an expected opening date soon.”

Strand Cinema Rhyl will operate alongside its sister cinema in Prestatyn, Scala Cinema which is already part of the Merlin Cinemas group of independent cinemas.

Leader of Denbighshire County Council, Councillor Jason McLellan said, “It’s so exciting to see another business on the verge of opening on the prom in Rhyl. Following the huge success of the opening of Queen’s Market, this will be another attraction for residents and visitors alike and will be part of the catalyst for regeneration in our seaside town.