BUTLIN&#39;S IN BAD WEATHER

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.

 
Nowhere else does fun and <a href="https://www.butlins.com/discover-butlins/entertainment">entertainment</a> quite like us. There are loads of <a href="https://www.butlins.com/discover-butlins/things-to-do">things to do on a rainy day</a> that&rsquo;ll keep the whole family entertained. As the &lsquo;nation&rsquo;s host&rsquo;, we pull out all the stops to make sure your holiday is packed with <a href="https://www.butlins.com/discover-butlins/entertainment">live shows</a> and rainy day activities every day of your stay.

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We&rsquo;re all about non-stop fun, and a bit of wet weather isn&rsquo;t going to get in the way of that! Butlin&#39;s weather always keeps things sunny for family breaks, with a bucketload of incredible activities for all ages.

 
To get you in the holiday mood, check out how well our <a href="https://www.butlins.com/resorts">three resorts</a> are set up for rainy weather. Below, you&rsquo;ll find all the amazing parts of Butlin&rsquo;s you can experience come rain or shine. &nbsp;Are you ready to Butlin&rsquo;s?

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

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From Stephen Mulhern and the Big Top Circus to The Masked Singer&reg; and Justin Fletcher, all our shows happen inside our indoor entertainment venues, Reds, Centre Stage, Studio 36 and the Skyline Pavilion. That means &nbsp;you won&rsquo;t need to find an umbrella to sit under if you want to take in all the <a href="https://www.butlins.com/discover-butlins/entertainment">great entertainment that Butlin&rsquo;s has to offer</a>.

THE HOME OF ENTERTAINMENT – UNDER COVER!

Our famous Skyline Pavilion is at the heart of each resort and is the home of our very own Skyline Gang! You can also catch our PJ Masks and Peppa Pig shows here, as well lots of other fun entertainment.

SKYLINE PAVILION

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From pantomimes to musical shows, experience a huge range of entertainment at Centre Stage. With state of the art equipment, you&#39;ll be blown away by any act you see!

CENTRE STAGE

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This legendary indoor venue brings you a huge line-up of non-stop family entertainment. You can expect live music, gameshows, party dances and sing-along discos all in one place.

REDS

Studio 36 plays host to some of our big-name acts, from Stephen Mulhern and Justin Fletcher, to The Masked Singer&reg;&nbsp;Live!

STUDIO 36

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!

Stephen Mulhern

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! 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. 

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… 

We know your little ones love him, which is why we’re welcoming back Justin Fletcher, MBE on selected Showtime Tots breaks in 2023. There’ll be lots of singing, lots of dancing and plenty of family fun.

Justin Fletcher

Watch your little one’s face light up as they see children’s TV star, Justin Fletcher, live on stage. This exciting show is packed full of well-known songs, lots of dancing and plenty of family fun.

Looking to make your break extra special? Then don’t miss Gandeys Big Top Circus. A summer exclusive, the show returns to Butlin’s in 2023

Big Top Circus

Looking to make your break extra special? Then don’t miss Gandeys Big Top Circus. A summer exclusive, the show returns to Butlin’s in 2023 with a jaw-dropping mix of astonishing aerial feats, masterful juggling and hair-raising stunts. Prepare to be amazed as you watch incredible performances from world-class acts inside our purpose-built Big Top tents. Packed full of thrills, daredevil entertainment and laugh-out-loud moments, you’ll be in stitches one minute and on the edge of your seat the next!

Calling all Transformers fans! Have your cameras ready to engage as your favourite bot, Optimus Prime, rolls into Butlin’s in 2023. This live character encounter is the only one of its kind in the UK.

Optimus Prime

Calling all Transformers fans! Have your cameras at the ready as your favourite bot, Optimus Prime, rolls into Butlin’s in 2023. Meet the courageous leader of the Autobots on all breaks at all three of our resorts and snap a photo with him. This live character encounter is the only one of its kind in the UK, so don’t miss out!

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.

Brand-new show, even more electricity! Following the success of Electric City, the creators behind the popular production are back, and this time they’ve increased the voltage to bring you all the fun and thrills of the fair. Electric Wonderland is an electrifying new show featuring futuristic LED costumes, lasers, LED drums, and even a light-up dodgem car. It’s bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before.

Electric Wonderland

Brand-new show, even more electricity! Following the huge success of Electric City, the creative team behind the popular production are back, and this time they’re bringing you all the fun and thrills of the fair. Introducing Electric Wonderland, an electrifying new show that’s bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before! Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as they increase the voltage and light up Studio 36 with futuristic LED costumes, lasers, LED drums, exciting new props, and special effects! As a nod to our heritage, this spectacular tech-filled show will even feature a light-up dodgem car that spins around the stage (Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK). Expect an exciting mix of circus and dance acts, acrobatics, aerial stunts and illusions that’ll leave you mesmerised.

Back by popular demand, The Animal Guyz return with their eye-popping show, Animals vs Dinosaurs. See incredible lifelike creatures from today and millions of years ago.

Animals Vs Dinosaurs

Back by popular demand, The Animal Guyz return with their eye-popping show, Animals vs Dinosaurs. See incredible lifelike creatures from today and millions of years ago stomp onto the stage. Encouraging learning through laughter, this exclusive show is packed full of comedy, music, special effects and plenty of fascinating facts. Did you know that snails have more teeth than a Tyrannosaurus rex?

THINGS TO DO WHEN IT'S RAINING

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. 

Nowhere else does fun and entertainment quite like Butlin’s. As ‘the nation’s host’, we pull out all the stops to make sure your break is packed with live shows the whole family will love.

West End Style Shows

WEST END STYLE SHOWS

Arcades

ARCADES

With all sorts of shapes, materials and textures to spark the imagination, let your 5 to 8 year olds get creative at our Arts & Crafts sessions.  They can stick and splodge until their heart's content, creating anything from fridge-worthy paintings to loving cards. Our Redcoats will lead the session and be on hand to help your little ones bring their arty side to life. Parents and guardians are welcome to grab a paintbrush and join in too so you can spend quality time together as a family.

Arts & Crafts 5-8 yrs

With all sorts of shapes, materials and textures to spark the imagination, let your 5 to 8 year olds get creative at our Arts & Crafts sessions.

Spend some time relaxing as a family and join us for an Arts & Crafts session. Whether your children are arty by nature, or just fancy having a go at creating something new, these sessions are sure to get their creative juices flowing.  Choose from a variety of materials and decorations, from card to sequins and get busy creating something special to take home as a holiday memento.

Arts and Crafts 9-12 yrs

Spend some time relaxing as a family and join us for an Arts & Crafts session. Whether your children are arty by nature, or just fancy having a go at creating something new, these sessions are sure to get their creative juices flowing.

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!

SKYLINE GANG DANCE ACADEMY

The fairground has and always will be a big part of our seaside resorts, that's why we've created the Little Stars Fairground for tots who aren't old enough to ride the big ones just yet.  From teacups to mini planes, your little ones can swirl around in our smaller, gentler rides and squeal until their hearts are content while the big kids and adults ride our Traditional Fairground; that way the whole family can enjoy the fun of the fair.

Little Stars Fairground

The fairground has and always will be a big part of our seaside resorts, that's why we've created the Little Stars Fairground for tots who aren't old enough to ride the big ones just yet.

All our resorts have lots of bars and restaurants under cover, so there&#39;s no chance of being stuck with soggy sandwiches on your Butlin&#39;s break! Of course, when the sun comes out to play, you&#39;ll find loads of outdoor spaces to eat and drink in, too!

FOOD AND DRINK

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Our huge Splash Waterworlds are all indoors and you can use them as much as you like throughout your break! Complete with slides and flumes, you can have family fun whatever the weather.

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INDOOR POOLS IN ALL RESORTS

Escape the rain and experience the excitement of the Skyline Pavilion, the atmosphere of Centre Stage, the enormousness of Studio 36, or the fun of Reds!

PERFECT VENUES FOR WET DAYS

No matter the weather, there’s always something to do at Butlin’s on your holiday, with a huge selection of family entertainment that’s under cover all year round.

Butlin's In Bad Weather - The Rain Won't Stop The Fun At Butlin's

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