With a massive markup on sweets, hot dogs, nachos and drinks once inside the cinema, it's no surprise that most of us have at some point smuggled in our own snacks to save a few pounds.

Most cinemas are relaxed about customers bringing in certain food and drink items, but the rules can vary from chain to chain ...

A trip to the pictures can be an enjoyable experience, not to mention affordable if you know how to save money on cinema ...

Chains such as Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Showcase generally allow patrons to bring their own refreshments, while Everyman ...

Like Vue, Odeon also said customers can bring their own food and drink, but some rules apply. Odeon advice on its website ...