The family holiday resort has a few dates left for it’s festive getaways from four nights to 10 nights with Christmas shows, a meet-and-greet with Santa and more taking place
Looking to see out 2024 with a bang? If you’ve decided to end the year with a nice trip for you and the family, Butlin’s has a few last minute deals running before the year is out. As an added treat, the resort is offering 10% off on its festive breaks – but be quick, as this is a limited time deal.
Whether you’re looking to get away ahead of or for Christmas Day itself – and the days around it – or want to keep up the festive spirit during ‘Twixmas’, the holiday resort has got a whole host of events on to keep the whole family entertained.
From Christmas parties for all, fireworks and ‘snowstorms’ to meeting Father Christmas himself on some dates, Butlin’s has planned a real treat to help take some of the stress out of the festive season, replacing it with jolly good fun.
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For example, between the dates of D ecember 20 to 23 you can book a ‘sleigh-cation’ Christmas Festive Wonderland at Minehead, Skegness and Bognor Regis. Starting at £188 for the Minehead location, £180 in Skegness for a family of four, and £212 per unit at Bognor Regis’ Christmas Wonderland, Butlin’s says: “Now let’s see, what could make Christmas even more magical? A sleigh-cation at Butlin’s, of course! Make the most wonderful time of year extra special with festive shows, foody feasts and over 140,000 twinkly lights.”
With panto, festive pool parties, sweet treats and arts and crafts to be enjoyed, it’s a great way to really get in the Christmas spirit before returning home ready for Christmas Eve. Plus, on these dates, Father Christmas’ Express Delivery experience is still available.
In this session, your child can write a letter to Father Christmas, then after posting their letter, they’ll go on a magical journey to see the man himself. Just make sure to book your session on the Butlin’s app after securing your stay.
Looking for a place to stay over Christmas? Minehead and Skegness have a new last minute units available between December 23 and 27 for a four night Christmas stay with prices starting at £230. Saving you a boat load of washing up and hosting of the in-laws, the trip also includes a festive dinner with all the trimmings from £53 per adult and £35 per child – just remember to select the Christmas Day only option when you book your break.
Along with Christmas dinner, you can enjoy the Splash Waterworlds, Fairground as well as indulging in a festive film, character photoshoots, Christmas decoration making and pottery. Many of these are included in the Butlin’s Christmas Festive Wonderland breaks although some additional activities may cost extra.
Want to stay for seven nights? Minehead and Skegness have dates available from 20-27 December starting from £365, while from 23-30 December you can stay at Minehead from £380. These prices are based on two adults and two children sharing a unit.
If you want to be away for the whole time, celebrating both Christmas and New Year at the resort, at Minehead you can stay from December 23 to January 2 with prices starting at £645 per unit.
While these prices are for standard rooms, you can upgrade to a Comfort Room or Comfort Plus Apartments, which comes with a few adds on, like dining plans, balconies, early check in and more. Although don’t forget Butlin’s current 10% off offer.
Those who have visited Butlin’s during the festive season have showered it in admiration, with one family who went to Skegness at Christmas in 2023 stating on TripAdvisor: “Brilliant holiday made possible by all the attentive staff who made sure everything was kept clean and tidy throughout. Meals in the deal were excellent with so much choice. The restaurant was kept clean and tables cleared and ready for next set of diners in a blink of an eye.”
They added: “We came at Christmas and the site had been decorated with lots of Christmas lights. Christmas Dinner provided was excellent with a good choice of food and a treat of a bottle of Prosecco, table decorations crackers and hats for a festive feel. The staff are all really friendly and hard working my thanks to all of them.”
Another happy Butlin’s fan wrote on Facebook: “In all honestly I wouldn’t be anywhere else at Christmas… this will be our 4th year and it’s the one holiday we most look forward to. They decorate the whole place with festive decorations, the staff can’t do enough for you.. Anyone you come into contact with are so helpful. The whole atmosphere is electric from start to finish. If you’re in 2 minds about booking Christmas just do it once.. you will not be disappointed! I hope this helps anyone who’s thinking about booking.”
Although for some people, the retreat wasn’t quite as festive as they hoped with one saying of the break a few years ago: “It was supposed to be Christmas time and hardly any decorations up.” Although for 2024, this may be a different story.
Take a look at the last minute getaways here.
Butlin’s isn’t the only family friendly resort with events for all the family. At Alton Towers Resort kids can experience the Santa Sleepover until December 23 starting at £90 per person with one day entry into the theme park as well as a visit to Santa’s Grotto in Misletoe Lane. Find out more here. From December 27 to January 5, the theme park’s ‘Festive Breaks’ can be enjoyed with a post Christmas theme park visit as well as a Jack and the Beanstalk Panto and ‘Reindeer games’.
