Drive-in cinema looking to open in Doncaster

Moonlight Drive-in Cinema, which describes itself as the UK's biggest drive in cinema, has revealed plans to offer a drive-in movie service in Doncaster.

Posting on Facebook, the Scarborough based firm has announced it is looking for a location in Doncaster to provide what it describes as "a unique cinema experience."

The firm wrote: "Moonlight Drive-in Cinema is looking for a suitable locations in the following areas: Leeds, Hull, York, Middlesbrough and Doncaster. Can you help?"

Drive-in cinemas are where moviegoers can watch films from the comfort of their own car on a big screen.

Founded in 2014, the outdoor cinema specialists now operate a number of locations across the UK.

Based mainly within Yorkshire, the firm offers both permanent locations and mobile events, screening both the latest blockbusters and classic films.

A statement on the firm's Facebook page said: "Moonlight Drive-in Cinema is a unique outdoor cinema attraction that provides a high quality digital cinema experience in the comfort of your own personal space.

"Moonlight Drive-in Cinema opened its doors for the first time in July 2015 and by providing a cinema experience with a difference we are giving our customers a re-invented way of enjoying a new release or an old classic."

Drive-in cinemas are well-known as an American institution and their peak popularity came in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with some 4,000 drive-ins spread across the United States.

Anyone who knows of any suitable locations can contact the firm through its Facebook page.