Hope Church in Ipswich opens in derelict Odeon cinema – BBC News

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The art-deco style former Odeon in Ipswich was constructed in 1991 but shut in 2005.Hope Church acquired planning permission for its new centre in 2018.It finally opened the Hope Centre on Sunday, which includes a large area for church services and there are plans for a cafe, expected to open in January.

When Hope Church was granted permission to convert the cinema, most of the old fittings and decor were still in place.

Source: Hope Church in Ipswich opens in derelict Odeon cinema – BBC News