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With Easter almost on us anyone heading to Butlin's will no doubt have lots of fun in store. I'm actually trying to work my way across all themes/breaks at Butlin's (other than adult weekends - my daughter would never forgive me if I went without her!). We went to Butlin's Bognor Regis at Easter 2023... Continue Reading →
The ‘Costa del Croydon’ may sound like a joke but it’s actually a brilliant idea to bring the beach to people who may not otherwise be able to go to one. Croydon in South London is about one and a half hours from the nearest beach (many of which are shingle rather than sand). But... Continue Reading →
How does a Butlin’s summer holiday break differ from Just for Tots? What is the best Butlin’s break for young children? Do you need a dining plan at Butlin’s and can you eat in the restaurants without a meal plan? These were some of the questions in my mind when I booked my third Butlin’s... Continue Reading →
If you have a splash park near you then make the most of it! Children love to run around under sprinklers and get wet when it’s hot, and there are parks with dedicated areas all over the country. They tend not to have paddling pools which keeps it cleaner and arguably safer, and some are... Continue Reading →
This was my second visit to Butlin’s in the space of 12 months and like last time, we (me, husband, four year old daughter) opted for the Dinearound plan. My husband isn’t keen on buffets, which ruled out hotel dining; we like the flexibility and variety of eating in the different restaurants on site and... Continue Reading →
Having initially approached Butlin's with some scepticism (my husband) and nothing more than a rose tinted memory from my childhood (me), we enjoyed our Just for Tots break at Bognor Regis in 2021 so much that we went back in 2022! Our daughter was now four so still eligible for a Just for Tots break... Continue Reading →
Which Butlin's hotel is best? Which hotel at Butlin's Bognor Regis is best for children? In my opinion, the answer to both those questions is the Shoreline hotel - though admittedly we had the best room - the Nelson Stateroom. There are, by my calculations, eight such rooms, and they are well worth the extra... Continue Reading →
I’ve written a detailed review of our Just for Tots break at Butlins Bognor Regis and also written a separate post on how to book activities at Butlins, as a lot of people have been asking about that. What I hadn’t done yet is review the accommodation and restaurants - as I’m sure a lot... Continue Reading →
If you are thinking of booking a break at Butlin's, or have already booked, you may have heard that you now have to book the activities and shows you want to enjoy during your holiday. You may also have read that the activities get booked up right away, leaving a lot of people unable to... Continue Reading →
In September I went on my first family holiday to Butlin's... since the 1980s! I loved Butlin’s when I was a kid and it has changed a lot since then - but is still absolutely brilliant for children. We had a fantastic holiday - there were some aspects that weren't so great, but overall my... Continue Reading →
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