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!

October Half Term Breaks

Trick or treat your little monsters to a trip to Butlin’s and sink your teeth into un-boo-lievable entertainment and fangtastic activities.

Spooktober Half Term

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OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAKS

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Butlin&rsquo;s is all about those &lsquo;just one more go!&rsquo; moments, which is why so much is included in the price of your break! Swim &lsquo;til you&rsquo;re wrinkly in our huge Splash Waterworlds, go again and again on unlimited fairground rides and see exclusive live shows every day of your break. Excited yet?<|}p>

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

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Are you brave enough to join us at our late night Scareground? All the fun of the Fairground but in the dark and a few added surprises along the way.

Scareground

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

Let’s get the party startled! Lighting up Butlin’s throughout Spooktober, our Glow Disco is full of Halloween hits and spooky surprises.

Glow Disco - Fancy Dress Ball

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… 

GLOW DISCO - FANCY DRESS BALL

Have your photo taken with some of our exciting halloween characters!

Halloween Character Photoshoots

SKYLINE GANG - MONSTER BUSTERS

Billy isn’t the biggest fan of Halloween so he has tried to hide from all the activities, can you spot where he is hiding in our ‘Hide and Seek Billy Quest’? If you manage to complete the search don’t forget to pop to the Scareground for a treat!

Hide and Seek Billy

Billy isn’t the biggest fan of Halloween so he has tried to hide from all the activities, can you spot where he is hiding in our ‘Hide and Seek Billy Quest’? 

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

Time to get messy and learn how to make some ooey, gooey, slippery slime in this new interactive session.

Halloween Slimey Science

A new pantomime for 2024 (oh no it isn't!), it's the show you’ve all bean waiting for!  A modern twist on a classic fairy tale, our brand-new (and udderly bonkers!) pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, features all the spectacle and magic you’d expect from the popular panto, but with a few added surprises.

Jack and the Beanstalk

A new pantomime for 2024 (oh no it isn't!), it’s the show you’ve all bean waiting for!  A modern twist on a classic fairy tale, our brand-new (and udderly bonkers!) pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, features all the spectacle and magic you’d expect from the popular panto, but with a few added surprises.

Paint brushes at the ready! Join one of our Pottery Painting sessions and create your very own holiday keepsake. Extra charge of £10 per person.

Halloween Pottery Painting

Paint brushes at the ready! Join one of our Pottery Painting sessions and create your very own holiday keepsake. 

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

Who doesn't love playing in the sand? Your little one's imagination can run wild as they create a masterpiece to take home. Spooktober Half Term only.

Spooky Sand Art

Who doesn't love playing in the sand? Your little one's imagination can run wild as they create a masterpiece to take home. 

It wouldn’t be Halloween without carving a pumpkin, so get in the spirit of things and create your very own monstrous masterpiece. Extra charge of £7.50 per pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving

It wouldn’t be Halloween without carving a pumpkin, so get in the spirit of things and create your very own monstrous masterpiece. 

THINGS TO DO ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

Our line-up for 2025 is here and it's our biggest and best yet. Can't wait? Then book today and make the most of some great perks. Not only will you get first dibs on dates and the accommodation you want, but you can spread the cost of your family holiday in 2025 with our flexible payment plan.

2025 BREAKS

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS - 2025 BREAKS FROM £49

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SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS THOUGHT ABOUT THEIR OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

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We all know the UK weather doesn&rsquo;t always play ball on our holidays! But just because it&rsquo;s wet and rainy outside, it doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t have some full-on fun. Forget the forecast and make the most of Butlin&rsquo;s in bad weather, where we&rsquo;ve got you covered all year round.<|}p>

Rainy days at Butlin’s won’t stop the fun

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Feeling brave? For thrills, chills and extra shrills, dare to take on our Scareground rides in the dark. Your little monsters will be howling with laughter one minute and screaming with excitement the next. But beware! Ghosts and ghouls lurk in the shadows...<|}p>

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OUR SPOOKTOBER BREAK - IT'LL BE A SCREAM

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OUR TOP OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAKS

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BOGNOR REGIS 21 - 25 OCTOBER

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MINEHEAD 21 - 25 OCTOBER

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SKEGNESS 25 - 28 OCTOBER

Dates and Prices for 2023

DATES & PRICES FOR 2023

Dates & Prices for 2024

Expect live music from our resident band, gameshows, party dances and sing-along discos as well as family Bingo Bango, an exclusive bingo experience.

Night at Reds (Ft Scarily Silent Disco and Halloween Havoc)

Expect live music from our resident band, gameshows, party dances and sing-along discos as well as family Bingo Bango, an exclusive bingo experience packed with party anthems, hilarious onstage antics and whacky prizes. Win everything from life-size cut-outs to giant inflatable unicorns. Plus, it’s completely free to play! 

Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as we bring a bit of sparkle to your October half term. We’re celebrating spooky season with an explosive fireworks display.

Fireworks

Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as we bring a bit of sparkle to your October half term. We’re celebrating spooky season with an explosive fireworks display, so wrap up warm as we make your Halloween go off with a bang!

SOME OF THE SHOWS YOU'LL SEE ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

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

Splash Waterworld

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

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.

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SOME ACTIVITIES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON SELECTED BREAKS

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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! 

Food, Drink & Dining offers

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

Our activity centre in Bognor Regis is starting to take shape so, with the launch inching ever closer (7 October), now’s the time to grab your Activity Tokens (our new digital currency) and power up your PLAYXPERIENCE.

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POWER UP YOUR PLAYXPERIENCE WITH TOKENS

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Our brand new activity centre in Bognor Regis will be open for Spooktober and October Half Term. Now&rsquo;s the time to grab your Activity Tokens (our new digital currency) and power up your PLAYXPERIENCE.<|}p>

OPENING ON 7 OCTOBER 2024

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