Summer under the stars

Gear up for another summer under the stars with the Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema.

The Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema returns to Castle Hill for its third season on January 12. Pictures: Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema

Gear up for another summer under the stars with the Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema.

The cinema will return to Castle Hill for its third season in January, showcasing 20 movies ranging from highly anticpated new releases such as Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to family flicks likeDreamworks’ Trolls and classics like Grease Sing-a-Long.

This year the cinema, part of the Hills Shire Council’s Summer Series, will move to the Castle Hill Showground.

Guests can enjoy antipasto and cheese platters along with a fully stocked bar at this year’s Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema.

Enjoy an indulgent night under the stars with wine, champagne, beer or Bilpin Cider Company cider and a delicious range of food from Dural cafe Wolfe & Co, which will run a pop-up, and Twisted Frozen Yoghurt desserts.

Cheese and antipasti boards will also be available for a picnic on the lawn, while children can enjoy mini hotdogs, chicken or brisket sliders and fruit cups.

Seating options range from general admission ($19 adult, $16.50 concession or $15.50 for children) and family packages ($60) to all-inclusive and VIP options.

The smoothfm VIP experience package comes with a deck chair and Twisted Frozen Yoghurt Cup ($32), while the Koala Class offers a king-size bedroom suite for up to four people including blankets and a private butler service ($150).

Get a group of friends or family together and hire a VIP Bell Tent for up to eight people, which includes a viewing courtyard and private butler service ($300).

Beanbags will also be available to hire on the day or pre-ordered with tickets online.

The cinema will open its doors on January 12 and finish on February 12.

Gates will open at 6pm daily and films will start at 8pm.

On-site parking at the Showgrounds will be free.

For more information and to pre-purchase tickets and gift vouchers visit the website.