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The Muppet Christmas Carol (Bolton)
Family Special
- 12–24 Dec 2026Family Special: Sat 12 Dec 11am; Sun 13 Dec 10am (relaxed) and 11am. Further Rewind showings 19, 20, 22 Dec and a Silver Screen showing 24 Dec 2pmAdd to calendar
- The Light BoltonAbout 35 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £5.75 a child, adults £5.75£23 for a family of four · includes a showFrom bolton.thelight.co.uk, checked Sun 1 Nov
- Good for most agesIndoors
- On salePick a time on The Light's film page to book
- Checked Sun 1 NovAgainst bolton.thelight.co.uk. Things change, so check before you travel
- SEN-friendly: RelaxedSun 13 Dec 10am is a relaxed screening: lower sound, lights dimmed rather than off, no adverts or trailers, and people can move about or change seats.More
The Muppet Christmas Carol (Bolton) at The Light Bolton is from Saturday 12 December to Thursday 24 December 2026, about 35 minutes' drive from Timperley. From £5.75 a child, book ahead, good for most ages, indoors.
The Muppet Christmas Carol, with Michael Caine as Scrooge and Gonzo as Dickens, shown as a Family Special in the mornings. Songs, jokes and gentle ghosts make it a good first Christmas Carol for young children, and many adults know it word for word. Later evening showings in the run are part of the cinema's Rewind strand and may be priced differently.
The show
- Running time
- About 1 hr 29 min
- Age guide
- U (as the cinema puts it)
- With little ones
- Sun 13 Dec 10am is a relaxed screening: sound turned down, lights dimmed not off, no adverts or trailers, free to move around.
From bolton.thelight.co.uk, checked Sun 1 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check before you set off.
SEN-friendly
Sun 13 Dec 10am is a relaxed screening: lower sound, lights dimmed rather than off, no adverts or trailers, and people can move about or change seats.
- Relaxed performance: Lights up, sound down, and you can come and go or make noise.
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: bolton.thelight.co.uk. More SEN-friendly days out
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Questions parents ask
How long is The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Light Bolton?
About 1 hr 29 min.
What age is The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Light Bolton for?
U (as the cinema puts it).
Are there relaxed or accessible performances?
Sun 13 Dec 10am is a relaxed screening: lower sound, lights dimmed rather than off, no adverts or trailers, and people can move about or change seats.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
Sun 13 Dec 10am is a relaxed screening: sound turned down, lights dimmed not off, no adverts or trailers, free to move around.
How much does The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Light Bolton cost?
£5.75 a child, adults £5.75; £23 for a family of four.
Do you need to book The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Light Bolton?
Yes, book ahead. Pick a time on The Light's film page to book.
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: bolton.thelight.co.uk. Report a problem
