Butlins holiday Camps
Founded by Billy Butlin, holiday camps in Butlins were originally set up for travelers looking for a holiday that wouldn’t hurt their pockets. So, these
However, there are many resorts and hotels under this banner that have shut their doors due to tremendous competition and other hindrances. The names of 3 holiday camps that started operations originally are Skegness, Bognor Regis, and Minehead. Bourne Leisure has taken over Butlins and day to day affairs are taken care of by this group.
Currently operating Holiday parks in Butlins
In addition to Skegness, Bognor Regis, and Minehead mentioned above, there are other camps that are still operating in different areas of United Kingdom and France. These are smaller Holiday centers and are referred to as “Freshfields Holidays”. The amenities offered at these parks are comparatively fewer in number. Given below are names of few holiday camps in Butlins belonging to “Freshfields” category. They are –
- St Minver
- Seaview Holiday Village at Polperno
- Sunshine Holiday Centre at Hayling Island
- Tencreek Holiday Park in Looe
- Two Chimneys at Penzance
- Ayrville at St Ives
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Butlin Coastal Resorts
Skegness, Minehead, and Bognor Regis are three main coatstal resorts in Butlins..
1)Skegness
Located on the coastline of Lincolnshire, this is an ideal getaway if you are a beach lover. The beach has been given a blue flag status. This resort offers ample opportunity for a memorable break.
Features –
- Apartment categories- Gold, Silver, and Standard
- Restaurants
- Recreational activities – adventure golf, driving, disco, arts and crafts, and adventure playgrounds
- Spa center
Major Attractions
- Lots of pampering treats for grown ups in the spa
- Build yourselves a giant sandcastle on the Blue Flag beach
- Seaside tradition with donkey rides by the coast
- Thrills and spills at Fantasy Island theme park
Contact Details
Butlins
Skegness
Lincolnshire
PE25 1NJ
Tel: (01754) 614444
Fax: (01754) 614416
2) Minehead
Accommodation options available at Minehead include deluxe suites and apartments. You will also find self-catering apartments.
Features –
- Driving lessons
- Playgrounds
- Adventure sports
- Fencing
- Archery
- Discotheque
- Food joints
Contact Details
Minehead
Exmoor National Park TA24 5SH
England
Tel:01643 703331
3)Bognor Regis
Accommodation options include self-catering rooms and apartments, deluxe rooms, and standard rooms.
Features –
- Splash Waterworld
- Golf course
- Opportunity to meet television characters
- Kids play area
- Discotheque
- Funfair
- Playground
Contact Details
Butlins
Upper Bognor Road
BOGNOR REGIS
West Sussex
PO21 1JJ
Tel: +44 01243 822445
Fax: +44 01243 860591
Facilities and services Offered
Indoor and outdoor recreational activities, standard accommodation options, and various other features of the Butlins holiday camps have made them stand out from the rest of the holiday parks in the world. Read further to know more about them.
Accommodation
Earlier, chalets were the only form of accommodation available at Butlins. There used to be a single line of chalets comprising one room in each. Over the years, the need for enhancing the accommodation options was realized and these days you will find different category of rooms – standard, deluxe, and luxury apartments and rooms.
Recreation and Sports
Archery, table tennis, fencing, basketball, and soccer are some of the sports you can enjoy when you stay at the holiday camps in Butlins. Here you can also learn how to play these games. Bognor as well as Skegness have a spa center for various types of spa treatments including facial and foot massage.
Latest Updated on 02/03/2011
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