A cinema on the north Norfolk coast is making waves as it fully reopens after a major revamp.

The four screens at the Regal Movieplex in Cromer were given staggered refurbishments so it did not need to close. 

The venue is operated by Merlin Cinemas and located at a historic site that has shown films for more than a century. 

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The transformation included new plush velvet seating with more legroom and the last to be completed was Screen 1, which is the main auditorium. 

The refurbishment under way in Screen 1 of the Regal Movieplex in Cromer The refurbishment under way in Screen 1 of the Regal Movieplex in Cromer (Image: Regal Movieplex)

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Alex Jones, head of operations, said: "This refurbishment will reward all the people who have supported us for decades and hopefully attract new customers."

It has also just been announced that ownership of Merlin Cinemas is being transferred from managing director Geoff Greaves to an Employee Trust. 

Mr Greaves said: “This is a fantastic and exciting route to protect the company and our ethos and to reward all those people who have been part of its success."