A cinema treat with picnic under the stars is on offer this summer in Deal and Sandwich, with a chance to see a top-class film outdoors in stunning surroundings.

The award-winning film The King's Speech has already been shown at Walmer Castle, with Gosford Park next at the English Heritage property on Wednesday, August 17.

An outdoor screening in Sandwich is on Sunday, September 4, at the Richborough Roman Ford.

is behind the open-air cinema project, now in its fifth year, and his original idea has proved to be a big success.George Wood

He said: "It all started in a tiny way in Deal and we are now the largest producer of pop-up cinema events in the country.

"This year we have an unprecedented season of outdoor cinema, screening classics and cult favourites in beautiful surroundings, under the stars.

"Earlier this month we were at Kensington Gardens for three nights and have other London venues planned throughout the summer."

* For full story about George and how to buy tickets for the open-air cinema, see page 21 of the East Kent Mercury.