It's never too early to book Spooktober half term break, so trick or treat your little monsters to a trip to Butlin’s. From 18 Oct - 1 Nov 2024, sink your teeth into un-boo-lievable entertainment and fangtastic activities, including pumpkin carving, eerie arts and crafts, ghoul parties (whoops, we mean pool parties) and killer photo opportunities. And the spooky celebrations don’t end there. We’ve got spellbinding shows – featuring our very own Halloween villains Igor, Patch the Pumpkin and Greedy Goblin – as well as a firework display to end your break with a bang. Feeling brave? For thrills, chills and extra shrills, dare to take on our Scareground rides in the dark. There’ll be smiles all round – we can feel it in our bones!

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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

The incredibly talented Stephen Mulhern is back, and he’s got a few new tricks up his sleeve… Our very own former Redcoat and ‘Star of Stage and Screen’, Stephen Mulhern, returns in 2024 with a brand-new live show, Beyond Belief!

Stephen Mulhern 2024

The incredibly talented Stephen Mulhern is back, and he’s got a few new tricks up his sleeve… Our very own former Redcoat and ‘Star of Stage and Screen’, Stephen Mulhern, returns in 2024 with a brand-new live show, Beyond Belief! Known for his endless energy and hilarious one-liners, he’s one of the UK’s most popular TV presenters and a world-class magician. You’ll be in for a treat as he brings the laughs with magic, illusions, games, and plenty of audience interaction. Catch him on selected school holiday breaks and prepare for loads of laugh-out loud moments, with surprises from start to finish. 

Stephen Mulhern

Enjoy a friendly game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots.

American Pool

It's time to take your shot! If you’re looking to show off your skills, this is your cue have a game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots. Spend your afternoon shooting some pool using our easy table hire.

Take it off! Take it off! Think you’ve guessed ‘who’s that behind the mask’? Think again! The Masked Singer® returns to Butlin’s in 2024 with even more incredible disguises, head-scratching moments and, of course, all-new mystery celebs. Favourites from past seasons, PLUS our very own exclusive character will be brought to life on stage. The best bit? You get to be the judge. Let the guessing games begin!

The Masked Singer®

Take it off! Take it off! Think you’ve guessed ‘who’s that behind the mask’? Think again! The Masked Singer® Live returns to Butlin’s in 2024 with even more incredible disguises, head-scratching moments and, of course, all-new mystery celebs!  Hosted by a special guest presenter, we’re bringing all the excitement and drama of the hit TV series to all three of our resorts, but with a Butlin’s twist. See a brand-new line-up of characters from past seasons, including last year’s winner, PLUS our very own exclusive character will be brought to life on stage as surprise celebs are unmasked at the end of every performance.  Expect brand-new songs, sensational costumes, a worldwide exclusive, audience interaction and even some duets in this epic live show. And the best bit? You get to be the judge. So, let the guessing games begin… 

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Pick up a club and meander your way around our outdoor mini golf course. Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy a chance to practice your putt, take on 9-holes of adventure and enjoy some leisurely fun with your family. £5 per person.

Adventure Golf

Grab a club and swing into action as you work your way around our mini golf course. Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy a chance to practice your putt, take on nine holes and have some leisurely fun with your family. Tee-rrific!

Following the huge success of Electric City, the creative team behind the popular production are back for 2025 in Electric Wonderland. Bringing you all the fun and thrills of the fair, this electrifying show is bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before!​ ​Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as they light up Studio 36 once again with futuristic LED costumes, lasers, LED drums, and special effects! As a nod to our heritage, this spectacular tech-filled show even features a light-up dodgem car that spins around the stage. Expect an exciting mix of circus acts, acrobatics, aerial stunts, and illusions that’ll leave you mesmerised.

Electric Wonderland

SKYLINE GANG - MONSTER BUSTERS

Come and join the Skyline Gang in their own dance academy, where you’ll learn one of their biggest dance routines. £15 per person.

Skyline Gang Dance Academy

Grab your dancing shoes (or cowboy boots) and get ready to burn off some energy as you learn the Skyline Gang’s brand-new routine, the ‘Nugget Shuffle’, at their very own Dance Academy. Yeehaw!

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to rumba as you learn one of the Skyline Gang’s best routines at their very own Strictly Dance Academy. Feel the rhythm as you waltz around the dance floor with Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud and Misty. During the hour-long class, your favourite gang will teach you some new moves, inspired by different ballroom dance styles. You’ll be cha, cha, cha-ing in no time!

Skyline Gang - Strictly Dance Academy

Fancy adding another string to your bow? Come and and learn the skill of archery at Butlin's! Holidays are about trying new and exciting things, and archery is definitely one of them things. Designed for children aged 8+ and adults alike, and taught by fully trained archery instructors, you'll learn how to hold and use a bow, perfect your aim and tackle targets. All lessons are safe and accredited by Archery GB so your family are guaranteed to have a brilliant time together in a secure environment. £12 per person.

Archery

Fancy adding another string to your bow? Then come and learn the skill of archery. Taught by a fully trained instructor, you’ll learn how to hold and use a bow, perfect your aim and tackle targets.

Our resident gang of colourful characters are back for 2025 in Going For Gold! Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud, Misty and Rainbow as they compete at a major sporting event in gymnastics, equestrian show jumping, basketball, synchronised swimming and… an egg and spoon race! Everything’s on track until Misty tries to rig the race. This hilarious live show is a winning combination of music, comedy and a bit of friendly competition. Who’ll take first place on the podium and win the gold medal? Come along and find out…

Skyline Gang - Going for Gold

Come rain or shine, our indoor soft play area is the perfect place for little ones to find adventure, make new friends and burn off all that extra energy. With tunnels, climbing ropes, slides and more, this colourful, padded jungle is waiting to be explored by small hands and feet.

Soft Play

Come rain or shine, our indoor soft play area is the perfect place for little ones to find adventure, make new friends and burn off all that extra energy. 

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Spooktober

Take it off! Take it off! Think you’ve guessed ‘who’s that behind the mask’? Think again! The Masked Singer® Live returns to Butlin’s in 2025 with NEW disguises, NEW songs, NEW routines, and NEW mystery celebs!

Masked Signer 2025

Take it off! Take it off! Think you’ve guessed ‘who’s that behind the mask’? Think again! The Masked Singer® Live returns to Butlin’s in 2025 with NEW disguises, NEW songs, NEW routines, and NEW mystery celebs!  Hosted by a special guest presenter, we’re bringing all the excitement and drama of the hit TV series to all three of our resorts, but with a Butlin’s twist. See characters from past seasons including Piranha, Dippy Egg, and Cricket, PLUS our very own Rockstar, brought to life on stage as surprise celebs are unmasked at the end of every performance. Expect sensational singing, incredible costumes, audience interaction, and plenty of head-scratching moments in this epic live show. And the best bit? You get to be the judge. So, let the guessing games begin… 

The Masked Singer

DINO EXPO

Are you ready? The stars of the most exciting and energetic gameshows ever to be seen on Saturday night TV are coming to Butlin’s in 2025! See some of your favourite superhuman Gladiators and get the chance to compete in a series of fun games! Do you have the will and speed to beat a Gladiator? Enter Studio 36 to find out.

Gladiators

SKYLINE GANG - BESIDE THE SEA

Where else can you see a rhino, giraffe, owl and even a fire-breathing dragon live on stage? Back by popular demand, The Animal Guyz will be returning in 2025 with a brand-new and exclusive show, Animals and Mythical Beasts. Join them in Studio 36 as amazing life-size creatures, from the plains of Africa to the UK countryside, come bursting onto the stage in this eye-popping performance. Encouraging learning through laughter, it’s packed full of comedy, music, special effects, plenty of ‘wow’ moments and some fascinating facts.

Animals and Mythical Beasts

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What do a talking mirror, seven jewel miners and a poisoned apple have in common? They all feature in our brand-new pantomime, Snow White and her Magnificent Friends. A modern twist on a classic fairy tale, this Butlin’s production is the story you know and love, but with a few added surprises. ​ It’s almost Snow White’s eighteenth birthday and the day she’s crowned Queen of Pantonia. But her wicked stepmother will do anything to retain the title she’s adopted until the princess comes of age. Her only choice is to get rid of Snow White forever, but things don’t go according to plan.​  With a sprinkle of magic and a little help from her seven Magnificent Friends, Snow White must outwit her power-hungry stepmother. Will Snow White get her prince? Will the magic mirror ever tell the Wicked Queen the truth? Will everyone live happily after? Come along and find out. ​  Filled with colour, comedy and larger-than-life characters, this hilarious panto is a must-see. Oh, yes it is!

Snow White and her Magnificent Friends

BILLIE AND BONNIE - DEFENDERS OF THE SKYLINE

Where else can you see international superstars Kylie Minogue, Taylor Swift, and Coldplay (well, sort of) all in one place? Hitting all the right notes, Iconic is our brand-new and exciting show, celebrating music, talent, and iconic performances from around the world. Alongside an incredible cast of dancers and vocalists, expect powerful visuals, magic and illusions, variety acts, singalong moments and, of course, plenty of hits from global icons. It’s the ultimate Butlin’s production!

Iconic

Ready for your Cretaceous close-up? Brand new for 2025, our exclusive Dino Expo offers a rare opportunity to travel back millions of years ago and come face to face with dinosaurs! These pre-historic predators will be stomping into the Skyline Pavilion at all three resorts on all breaks, alongside their trusty ranger who’ll tell you all about them. During this live interaction, young palaeontologists can snap selfies with their favourite dinosaur, learn some fun facts and even meet a cute baby dino. 

Dino Expo

Let’s get ready to rumble! Kick Out Wrestling proudly presents an unforgettable wrestling experience with a twist. Like never before, the whole family can get involved and call the shots inside the ring, with the power to choose the final match from Royal Rumble to 8-Man Tag. This exclusive event is a must-see, only at Butlin’s.

Kick Out Wrestling

Get ready as Cirque du Hilarious present ‘The Craziest Showman’, an uproarious live show that combines slapstick comedy and circus chaos like you've never seen before.

Cirque Du Hilarious

Our resident gang of colourful characters are back with a brand-new show and this time they’re going to the seaside! Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud, Misty, and Rainbow as they head to the coast to see an amazing aerial display by the Red Arrows. Everything’s going swimmingly until bad weather calls off the flypast. This hilarious family show is filled with music, colour, comedy and even a few surprises. Will the gang get to see the Red Arrows, or will their daytrip be a washout? Come along and find out…

Skyline Gang - Beside the Sea

BAM, WALLOP, SPLAT! Our very own Billy and Bonnie are back for 2025 in Defenders of the Skyline. A nasty computer virus has sabotaged the dynamic duo’s show in the Skyline Pavilion and things are quickly spiralling out of control! Luckily, two ‘familiar looking’ superheroes are there to save the day. Can they outwit the virus and pull the plug before it destroys all live shows and entertainment at Butlin’s?​  When Billy and Bonnie aren’t busy performing live on stage, they can be found posing for photos around resort, so be sure to snap a selfie with them.

Billy and Bonnie in Defenders of the Skyline

BAM, WALLOP, SPLAT! Our very own Billy and Bonnie are back for 2025 in Defenders of the Skyline. A nasty computer virus has sabotaged the dynamic duo’s show in the Skyline Pavilion and things are quickly spiralling out of control! Luckily, two ‘familiar looking’ superheroes are there to save the day.

Roll up! Roll up! See Peppa and her little brother George live on stage in this exclusive interactive experience. 

Peppa Pig - Peppa's Circus Celebration!

Roll up! Roll up! See Peppa and her little brother George live on stage in this exclusive interactive experience. The circus is in town and Peppa is excited to see the ring master, magicians and of course, clowns!   To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hit TV show, Peppa Pig, we’re bringing you a brand-new and extended 30-minute production, featuring even more characters than before. Watch your little one’s face light up as they see Mummy and Daddy Pig alongside everyone’s favourite little piggies.   To make it extra special, there’ll be a 15-minute pre-show experience. Watch this space to find out more…

Kick-start your day in the best way with Billy's Fun Fitness session.

Billy's Fun Fitness

Kick start your day in the best way with Billy's Fun Fitness session. We know early mornings can be a bit of a struggle, but our favourite duo, Billy and Bonnie, will have you moving and shaking to upbeat tunes, ready for your action packed day ahead. It's time to rise and shine and wake up with a workout in the Skyline!​ 

Visit Puppet Castle inside the Skyline Pavilion and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show!

Puppet Castle

Visit Puppet Castle inside the Skyline Pavilion and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show! ​Entertaining and enchanting, this family-friendly show will give you the chance to take some time out of your action-packed break and embrace all the nostalgia of the seaside. Little ones will especially love it.

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Get set for some all-action family fun inside our huge family Splash Waterworlds, complete with slides and flumes, and tots areas.

Splash Waterworld

You'll find a variety of family rides including the dodgems and vintage stall games, with the smell of classic funfair treats lingering in the air.

The Fairground

Go again and again in our fun-filled fairgrounds! You'll find rides to suit everyone, from tots to thrill-seekers, plus vintage stall games. 

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

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

Finding the right accommodation for you is essential to you getting the most out of your break. Whether you're looking for a splash of luxury or a spacious home-from-home, you want to be minutes away from the action or prefer the extra peace and quiet, we've got a variety of accommodation to suit different family needs and budgets.

Accommodation

Whether you're looking a practical base in the heart of the action or a spacious home from home, we've got a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and needs.

After all that excitement, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite. Luckily, we’ve got loads of dining options to help you and your family refuel throughout your break. Whether you go for one of our bottomless buffet dining plans that offers incredible variety at a great price, or pick and choose what you fancy each day, our buffet venues, restaurants and grab-and-go outlets mean your action-packed days start and end with satisfied tums. All our food is freshly prepared by our passionate in-house chefs, and you’ll find everything from pizza and traditional fish & chips to healthier dishes on the menu – even the fussiest of eaters will be spoilt for choice! 

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All our food is freshly prepared by our passionate in-house chefs, and you’ll find everything from pizza and traditional fish & chips to healthier dishes on the menu!

Our three resorts are located in some of England's most traditional seaside towns, on the doorstep of some of Britain's loveliest beaches. Each with their own unique features, from the incredible pool at Bognor Regis, the open, green spaces at Minehead and the beautiful Blue Flag beach at Skegness, you'll adore each of our resorts for different reasons.

Resorts

Peek behind the red curtain and discover our three seaside resorts – Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness – and what makes each one special.

From our NEW early check-in and late check-out options to Early Access VIP Passes that get you the best seats in the house, we have a whole host of exciting add-ons to enhance your holiday and help you save money.

EXTRAS & PASSES

Attention all gamers! It’s time to take your already jam-packed holiday to the next level with our brand-new activity centre, PLAYXPERIENCE. Set over two floors and covering nearly 50,000 square feet, this immersive indoor hub will feature nine state-of-the-art experiences for kids and big kids alike. That’s nearly 50,000 square feet of fun and entertainment all under one roof! Expect mind-blowing, adrenaline-pumping activities in the daytime and competitive, interactive bar games in the evening. Take on themed escape rooms, putt your stuff with hi-tech mini golf or challenge your family to a laser tag battle. Launching in Bognor Regis on Monday 7 October 2024. Game ON! 

PLAYXPERIENCE FAMILY

Attention all gamers! It’s time to take your already jam-packed holiday to the next level with our brand-new activity centre, PLAYXPERIENCE. Set over two floors and covering nearly 50,000 square feet, this immersive indoor hub features nine state-of-the-art experiences for kids and big kids alike. Game ON!

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Now open in Skegness and Minehead, Butlin's SKYPARK is the UK's most exciting playground! Think epic climbing towers, thrilling tunnel slides, interactive games, and immersive pathways.

Butlin's Skypark in Minehead & Skegness

Butlin's Skypark

THINGS TO DO ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

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