Old Cinema Launderette
38 Marshall Terrace, Durham DH1 2HX
Old Cinema Launderette is a unique, family-run launderette in Durham offering a retro-chic experience in a beautifully renovated 1928 cinema building. Located at 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, this professional launderette provides comprehensive services including self-service washing, full-service wash-dry-fold, dry cleaning, duvet laundering, and ironing for customers throughout the Durham area. Beyond traditional laundry facilities, the venue features a vintage-decorated space showcasing original cinema memorabilia and advertising, complemented by an on-site café serving freshly brewed coffee and alcoholic beverages, creating an inviting social atmosphere while customers care for their laundry. The facility is wheelchair accessible with gender-neutral toilets and is celebrated as an LGBTQ+ friendly, transgender-safe space that also hosts live music performances and community events. With professional, attentive staff and modern state-of-the-art machines, Old Cinema Launderette transforms ordinary laundry day into an enjoyable social experience combining quality service with distinctive character and heritage.
