Festival Information
West Midlands
Overview
Borderlines Film Festival is a long-running rural film festival presenting international and British cinema across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders. Screenings take place in arts centres, independent cinemas, market towns and village halls throughout the region.
The festival runs for over two weeks and presents close to 300 screenings, spanning new releases, independent productions, documentary and selected classic titles. Working with local cinemas and the Flicks in the Sticks rural film network, Borderlines brings films that might otherwise only screen in major cities to audiences across smaller towns and rural communities.
Line-up
View the official programme here.
Festival Attendance: ≈ 23,000 total attendances
This figure reflects an approximate cumulative number of attendances across all screenings and venues during recent editions of Borderlines Film Festival. As a multi-venue event spread across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders, there is no single fixed site capacity. Total attendance varies year to year depending on programme scale and venue participation.
Location
Borderlines Film Festival is a multi-venue film festival with screenings and events hosted across a network of cinemas and community venues in the region.
Use the festival’s official Venues page to find the full venue list. Each venue page includes its own directions, parking guidance, accessibility notes, and local ticketing details.
You can also explore the spread of venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders using the festival’s dedicated interactive Google map, which provides an overview of participating cinemas and community venues.
The map embed on this page uses The Courtyard (Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR) as a reference point rather than a single festival site.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £5 - £15
This price range reflects the range of adult and child ticket prices across the festival’s participating venues, including rural village halls, market town cinemas, and regional theatres. Prices vary by venue and screening.
Tickets for Borderlines Film Festival are sold on a screening-by-screening basis.
Browse the festival’s official Films page to view the full programme, filter by date or venue, and access booking links for individual screenings.
Booking systems vary by venue. Screenings at The Courtyard Hereford and selected partner venues are processed through The Courtyard Box Office system, while others link directly to the host venue’s own ticket platform.
How to book
- Online: Use the Films page to access booking links for each screening.
- By phone or in person: Some Venues offer direct booking via their own box offices.
Festival Pass
A Festival Pass for screenings at The Courtyard offers discounted tickets when purchasing multiple films.
Important Ticket Information
Ticket prices, concessions, and refund policies are set by individual venues. Always review the booking information for your chosen screening before purchasing.
Accommodation
Borderlines Film Festival is not a camping festival. You will need to arrange your own accommodation in or near your chosen screening location.
As screenings take place across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern, and the Welsh Borders, accommodation options vary by town and venue. Visit Visit Herefordshire for regional listings, including hotels, guesthouses, and rural stays. For screenings outside Herefordshire, check the relevant local tourism websites for additional options.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Many venues participating in Borderlines Film Festival provide accessibility support. As the festival operates across theatres, cinemas, and village halls, facilities vary by venue.
Full accessibility guidance is available on the festival’s official Accessibility page. Venue-specific details can be found via the Venues page, where each location outlines its individual arrangements.
Access Provision May Include:
- Audio Description (AD) for selected screenings
- Descriptive English subtitles for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences
- Relaxed screenings with adjusted lighting and sound levels
- Wheelchair access at many venues (advance booking recommended)
- Hearing loops and infra-red audio enhancement systems
- Complimentary or reduced-price tickets for carers or personal assistants at participating venues
Because facilities differ between venues, audiences are advised to review the relevant venue page before booking.
