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Butlin's Redcoats 

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Here are just a few things our team had to say about our restyled uniforms&hellip;<|}p>

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&lsquo;I feel proud to put this on &ndash; it&rsquo;s exciting!&rsquo;<|}p>

 
&lsquo;The jacket has more stretch in it than our current one, it&rsquo;s so comfy!&rsquo;<|}p>

 
&lsquo;Yes! A dress with pockets!&rsquo; 
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WHAT OUR REDCOATS SAY

We’ve pulled out all the stops to bring exclusive, West End quality live shows you won’t see anywhere else. Our family shows are suitable for all ages and included in the price of your break.

Exclusive Shows

Explore the last eighty years of Butlin&#39;s history; from Billy opening his first resort to today&#39;s reinvented iconic chalets.<|}p>

OUR TIMELINE

It wouldn’t be a trip to Butlin’s without those non-stop action days, so we’ve included a bucketload of activities in the price of our breaks.

Daytime Activities

It started in 1938 and to this day our fundraising efforts continue to support the brilliant GOSH Children&#39;s Charity.<|}p>

GREAT ORMOND STREET

Goggles at the ready! Featuring looping water slides, high-speed flumes, racing rapids and pools for tots, our huge Splash Waterworlds are overflowing with fun. 

The Pool

Located next to some of Britain&#39;s loveliest beaches, discover our three seaside resorts and what makes them special.<|}p>

OUR RESORTS TODAY

When you think of Butlin&rsquo;s, what&rsquo;s the first thing that pops into your mind? Probably Redcoats, right? Yep, thought so! Our Redcoats are truly iconic. They&rsquo;re a huge part of what makes a family holiday at Butlin&rsquo;s so memorable, and they&rsquo;ve been with us since the very beginning.<|}p>

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We think our Redcoats deserve to wear something that&rsquo;s just as special as they are, so we&rsquo;ve designed a brand-new uniform in our signature shade. Consisting of the famous red jacket and a choice of mix-and-match pieces, it&rsquo;s inclusive, interchangeable and still iconic, but most importantly, Redcoat-approved.&nbsp;<|}p>

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Launching on each resort in January 2024, the new design offers a contemporary feel while still nodding to our rich heritage. It has a more smart-casual look compared to our current uniform and is made from recycled fabrics with improved stretch and breathability, allowing for comfort and ease of movement.<|}p>

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We want our fun-loving Redcoats to stand out from the crowd and be easily identifiable to our guests, which is why we&rsquo;re saying goodbye to the traditional white trousers and pleated skirt. Each piece of the new uniform is red or has red trims (it&rsquo;s our favourite colour!) and can be styled according to the individual&rsquo;s preference.<|}p>

REDCOATS RESTYLED

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To celebrate our exciting new launch, we unveiled a life-sized statue of our very own former Redcoat and brand ambassador, Stephen Mulhern, at Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford (where Stephen grew up). 
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You&rsquo;ll be able to see his statue standing proudly at our <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}resorts|}minehead">Minehead resort<|}a> from next year, which is where Stephen&#39;s Redcoat journey began. Take a look at our video to see how the statue was made and Stephen&rsquo;s reaction to his doppelganger. How long do you think he had to strike that pose for?<|}p>

WE’RE SEEING DOUBLE

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So, you know what a Redcoat looks like, but you might be wondering what they do. They&rsquo;re the beating heart of Butlin&rsquo;s, and their role is to entertain families and help create our famous fun-fuelled atmosphere.<|}p>

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From singing and dancing to presenting and DJing, our beloved Redcoats have a variety of different skills and talents. You&rsquo;ll most likely see them performing on stage, interacting with guests, or escorting Billy and Bonnie Bear around the resort. Head to our legendary venue, Reds, for a jam-packed evening of live music, gameshows, party dances, Bingo Bango and sing-along discos, all hosted by our Redcoats.<|}p>

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The Redcoats are such an important part of the Butlin&rsquo;s experience, that we even have an in-house training academy. The Redcoat Academy provides high-spirited, fun-loving, and entertaining individuals the opportunity to gain industry coaching in different entertainment disciplines. TV presenter and magician, <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}discover-butlins|}things-to-do|}stephen-mulhern">Stephen Mulhern<|}a>, started his career in showbiz as a Redcoat, stating that &ldquo;Butlin&rsquo;s is a gateway into the industry, it&rsquo;s better than any drama school&rdquo;.<|}p>

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Fancy becoming a Redcoat? Then <a href="https:|}|}jobs.butlins.com|}">check out the Butlin&rsquo;s careers website<|}a> and join our team of people who like people!<|}p>

THE ROLE OF A REDCOAT

When Sir Billy Butlin opened his first resort in <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}resorts|}skegness">Skegness<|}a> in 1936, he realised his guests weren&rsquo;t engaging with activities in the way he intended, with many just mixing with their own families.<|}p>

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Billy approached Norman Bradford, the resort&rsquo;s senior engineer. Norman was a cheerful and friendly character and Billy hoped he could help liven things up. That evening, Norman got up on stage, told a few jokes and explained a little more about the facilities. By the end of the night, the place was buzzing, and the Butlin&rsquo;s atmosphere was born.<|}p>

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Billy soon realised that &lsquo;a few more people around like Norman would work wonders&rsquo;, and, if these people were to be friendly focal points, they would need to be easily identifiable. Enter the Redcoat&hellip;<|}p>

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Billy asked Norman to go into the local town and buy a distinctive blazer. Norman returned with a choice of jackets &ndash; one in blue, one in yellow and one in white to match the colour scheme &ndash; but Billy didn&rsquo;t think these were quite right. He wanted something more vibrant. He eventually settled on a bright red blazer inspired by the Mounties he&#39;d seen during his childhood in Canada. And the rest is history&hellip;<|}p>

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Over the years, the uniform has changed several times &ndash; even famous designers such as Jeff Banks and Zandra Rhodes have designed versions of it &ndash; but it&rsquo;s always retained the core red blazer. To celebrate our 75th anniversary, the uniform reverted to its original look, consisting of the iconic jacket with dark braiding and a badge embroidered with the letters &lsquo;BHC&rsquo; (standing for &lsquo;Butlins Holiday Camps&rsquo;), paired with white trousers or a pleated skirt. And now we have a fresh new look for 2024! 
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HISTORY OF THE REDCOAT

Redcoat Stephen Mulhern Statue Launch 2023

Stephen Mulhern Statue Launch

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MORE ABOUT BUTLIN'S

Our Redcoats are truly iconic. They’re a huge part of what makes a family holiday at Butlin’s so memorable, and they’ve been with us since the very beginning. Find out more here.

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