Planning your first Butlin&#39;s Big Weekender? Not so sure what you can expect, what to do at what time, or how everything fits together? Here&rsquo;s our ultimate guide to making the very most of your weekend, based upon a perfect Big Weekender itinerary.<|}span><|}p>

A WEEKEND IN THE LIFE

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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BIG WEEKENDER<|}p>

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	<li>Fuel up with food and a classy cocktail or two at one of <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}food-and-drink">the resort&rsquo;s restaurants<|}a><|}strong>. If you&rsquo;ve bought the right <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}food-and-drink|}dining-plans">dining plan<|}a><|}strong>, you can scoff what you like without worrying about the bill. Great when you need your energy for the night ahead.<|}span> 
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	<li>The weekend then officially starts here and the epic <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}opening-party">Opening Party<|}a>&nbsp;<|}strong>will&nbsp;set the tone for an unforgettable break. The resident DJ crew drop huge tunes as you get the massive Big Weekender welcome you deserve. Did someone say confetti cannons?<|}span> 
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	<li>The energy&rsquo;s off the charts and the excitement is electric. Head straight to see&nbsp;the first big <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}headliners">headliner<|}a><|}strong> of the weekend. Hands in the air, it&rsquo;s time to kick things into high gear...&nbsp; <|}span><|}li>
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FRIDAY NIGHT

<ul><li>Set yourself up for another huge day with a hearty breakfast in one of the resort <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}food-and-drink">restaurants<|}strong><|}a>. You’ll be thanking the hangover gods that you bought that <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}food-and-drink|}dining-plans">dining plan<|}strong><|}a> – best decision of your life after last night…&nbsp; &nbsp;<|}li><li>Paracetamol? Energy drinks? No need – there ain’t no party like a <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}pool-party">Splash Pool Party<|}strong><|}a> when it comes to reviving yourself. Get the day properly started with a dip and a dance, plus cracking tunes from our resident DJs, inflatables and flumes.&nbsp; &nbsp;<|}li><li>Head over to <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}bingo-bango">Bingo Bango<|}a> for&nbsp;party anthems with interactive games and, of course, bingo! Or for the best hangover cure, strut on over to <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}saddle-up-line-dancing">Saddle Up<|}a>, brand new to 2025. Dance yourself awake to country classics and pop anthems.<|}li><|}ul>

SATURDAY

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	<li>The DJs are already dropping the party-starters this afternoon. Stick around for a dance and to soak up the vibe &ndash; are there really people in full fancy dress already?! <|}span> 
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	<li>Then swing back to your accommodation for a quick nap or (more likely) a cheeky couple of prinks. Maybe save the full fancy dress threads for tomorrow, and get your glad rags on tonight?<|}span><|}li>
<|}ul>

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	<li>You&rsquo;re riding the high from the first star of the weekend, and gagging for more. Head over to see the&nbsp;next big name who will be ready to blow the roof off with another hit-packed set. <|}span> 
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	<li>Check out the <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}silent-disco">silent disco<|}a><|}strong> &ndash; though you can&rsquo;t really call it silent when everyone&#39;s broken out into a hilarious, full force acapella singalong. Grab a pair of headphones and join in, or head to the bar for another cheeky drink &ndash; yeah, it&rsquo;s a Big Weekender, of course<|}em> it&rsquo;s still open! <|}span> 
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	<li>The night is far from over. Catch another headliner and keep the party&nbsp;in full swing. Who needs sleep anyway?<|}span> 
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	<li>End the night with a final DJ set. On your way back to your accommodation, grab some sneaky late-night chips&nbsp;&ndash; just what you need to help you along on your short walk back to your room. Can you still remember at 6pm when you said, &ldquo;Maybe we should have a quiet-ish one?&rdquo;<|}span><|}li>
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	<li>Take a break from activities with&nbsp;some deep cuts from the DJ, or get yourselves down to Hotshots for some strike action at the <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}bowling">bowling lane<|}a><|}strong>. Game on.<|}span> 
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	<li>It&rsquo;s then time to switch things up. Duck back to your <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}accommodation">accommodation<|}a><|}strong> (you&rsquo;ve not cracked open that prosecco yet&hellip;) and get yourselves suited up into your finest fancy dress costume. Afterwards, line your stomachs with a quick bite to eat from one of our food-to-go outlets &ndash; if you can decide which. <|}span> 
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	<li>Next it&#39;s time for maybe the most unmissable &ndash; and definitely the funniest &ndash; bit of the weekend: Saturday nights in <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}fancy-dress">fancy dress<|}a><|}strong>! Costumes are strongly encouraged at many Big Weekenders, so make sure you&rsquo;re serving that ludicrous look. <|}span><|}li>
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<ul><li>Hmm… maybe a slightly slower start today, with a relaxed breakfast in your accommodation. Picking up a few bits and pieces from the on-resort supermarket was definitely a good idea. Follow this with a little walk along the beach to blow away those cobwebs and clear your head for the final big day ahead.&nbsp; &nbsp;<|}li><li>Wind the weekend up, not down with our <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}sunday-singalong">Sunday Singalong<|}a>. Keep the party going with your mates and belt out banger after banger. Or wake yourself up&nbsp;with the&nbsp;adrenaline-fuelled rides at the&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}fairground">fairground<|}strong><|}a>&nbsp;o<|}strong>r strap into the <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}go-karts">go-karts<|}strong><|}a> and see if you can overtake your mates – seeya, suckers! Or, if you're still feeling less than energetic, then popping a bottle at our <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}bottomless-brunch">Bottomless Brunch<|}strong><|}a> is a surefire way to get you back in the party spirit.<|}li><|}ul>

SUNDAY

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	<li>Ready for some monumental live music? Head out to see the first headliner of the night. Get your glow sticks out. <|}span> 
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	<li>Rush over to the next venue for another show-stopping headliner &ndash; this is where the Weekender hits a whole new level!<|}span> 
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	<li>Get the drinks in before another epic <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}headliners">headliner<|}a><|}strong> or massive DJ &ndash; the choice is yours. Remember that your room&rsquo;s only a few footsteps away if you want to ditch the costume for something a bit easier to throw some shapes in&hellip; <|}span> 
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	<li>Your feet might be getting tired, but what do they know? Another amazing DJ is just about to drop another load of anthems. It&rsquo;s a Big Weekender, right? You&rsquo;ve got to dance until you drop.<|}span> 
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<|}ul>

SATURDAY NIGHT

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	<li>Time to take a seat for a <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}live-comedy">comedy show<|}a><|}strong>. Non-stop laughs from top-notch comics &ndash; guaranteed to leave your funny bones tickled. <|}span> 
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	<li>Now&rsquo;s the time for Barrioke &ndash; feel-good karaoke with the legendary Shaun Williamson, AKA Barry from EastEnders! It&rsquo;s the ultimate Insta moment. Not feeling in such fine voice? There could be some&nbsp;live <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}big-screen-sports">big-screen sports<|}a>&nbsp;<|}strong>and&nbsp;more DJs will be mixing up their Sunday best.&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}before-you-go|}big-weekenders-app">Check the app<|}a><|}strong> and choose. <|}span> 
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	<li>Now it&#39;s time for a power nap. You&rsquo;ll need the energy for the final night...<|}span><|}li>
<|}ul>

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

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	<li>Try another spot&nbsp;for dinner &ndash; after all, you&rsquo;re at the seaside, and we do the most epic fish and chips.<|}span> 
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	<li>You can do it! Thanks to a great kip in a comfy bed, everyone has the energy to keep the party going one more time. Kick off the night with another huge headliner. Rude not to have a beer at this stage&hellip;<|}span> 
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	<li>Don&rsquo;t stop now &ndash; we&#39;re about to bring on the final headliner of the weekend. Come and see if we&rsquo;ve saved the best for last!<|}span> 
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	<li>You&rsquo;ve almost made it! Go out with a bang at <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}sunday-survivors">Sunday Survivors<|}a><|}strong>, our epic closing party. Complete your mission by dancing until late and letting your hair down one more time. <|}span><|}li>
<|}ul>

SUNDAY NIGHT

<ul>
	<li>All good things come to an end &ndash; you&rsquo;re so glad you added <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}extras|}early-check-in-late-check-out">late checkout<|}a><|}strong> for a little bit longer under the covers. <|}span> 
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	<li>It&rsquo;s time to go back to reality, but not before visiting the Holiday Booking Shop to get your next Big Weekender locked in early at a great price. After all, you&rsquo;ll need something to look forward to once you&rsquo;re back in the real world. See you soon...?<|}span><|}li>
<|}ul>

MONDAY

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	<li>A Big Weekender is a party, so why not start it early? Make sure you <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}go-karts">add early check-in<|}a><|}strong> to your booking so you can truly make the most of the weekend. Arrive at resort, get settled in your accommodation, and unpack all the essentials. <|}span>Once you&rsquo;re set, <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}before-you-go|}big-weekenders-app">download the app<|}a><|}strong> if you haven&rsquo;t already and head straight out to explore. There&rsquo;s way more to do on resort than you might think, so there&rsquo;ll be loads to take in &ndash; and the energy will be buzzing as more Big Weekender guests arrive.<|}span> 
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	<li>First things first &ndash;&nbsp;<|}span>Indulge your competitive side at our new&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}playXperience">PLAYXPERIENCE<|}a><|}u><|}strong><|}strong>&nbsp;activity centre (if you&#39;re in&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}locations|}bognor-regis">Bognor Regis<|}a><|}u><|}strong>)<|}strong>. It&#39;s packed with state-of-the-art gaming experiences, including escape rooms, VR gaming, laser tag and digi-darts &ndash; it&rsquo;s like visiting the future and will make for a great start to the weekend. At&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}locations|}minehead">Minehead<|}a><|}u><|}strong><|}strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}locations|}skegness">Skegness<|}a><|}u><|}strong><|}strong>? Take your Friday higher with some&nbsp;<a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}experience|}activities|}aerial-adventures">Aerial Adventures<|}a><|}u><|}strong><|}strong>.&nbsp;<|}li>
<|}ul>

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Please note that not all activities are available on all Big Weekenders, and not all facilities are available at every resort. <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}bigweekenders|}before-you-go|}big-weekenders-app">Get the app<|}a>&nbsp; <|}strong>for full details of activities, times and locations.<|}p>

After all that partying, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite. Luckily, we’ve got loads of dining options to help you refuel throughout your weekend.

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