Cult classics and the latest blockbusters will have an airing this summer with Luna Cinema screenings across the county.

The open air cinema screening specialists have announced the summer calendar, which includes more screenings than ever before.

Kent has four locations for the showings among the 175 outdoor sessions announced across the country.

Highlights include a special screening of The Italian Job (1969), accompanied by a full orchestra at Leeds Castle, the 2017 surprise hit, The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman at Rochester Castle and Tonbridge Castle and two of the Harry Potter films - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) at Leeds Castle and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) at Rochester Castle.

Founder George Wood said: “We are really excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary with our biggest season of open air cinema to date – it certainly feels as if the line-up of films and venues for the coming season is our strongest ever.

"We know that our regular audiences look forward to the day our programme is released as it heralds the prospect of warmer, lighter summer evenings where they can come and experience a classic film on the big screen against a jaw-dropping backdrop."

Visitors are able to bring along picnics to screenings, as well as buy hot food or try a full bar on site, in partnership with bar sponsors, Estrella Damm.

Swanley Park gets the first screenings in the county with Bridesmaids (2011) on Wednesday, July 11 and Grease (1978) on Thursday, July 12, with Tonbridge Castle following on Friday, July 20 with Gladiator (2000), Pretty Woman (1990) on Saturday, July 21 and The Greatest Showman on Sunday July 22.

Leeds Castle hosts its Italian Job (1969) with full orchestra on Sunday, August 2; Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) on Monday, August 3 and Dirty Dancing (1987) on Saturday, August 4.

Rochester Castle hosts The Greatest Showman (2017) on Friday, September 21, Pretty Woman (1990) on Saturday, September 22 and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) on Sunday, September 23.

Some venues and screenings are yet to be announced. Ticket prices range from £13.50 to £20 for adults and £9 to £13.50 for children. To book tickets and for more details visit thelunacinema.com