Obviously it&#39;s EPIC with a capital E!&nbsp;How much is there to do in the daytime? It&#39;s non-stop fun. What tunes do we play that really fill the dancefloor, and what makes a Big Weekender unique?<|}p>

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Enough with the questions - we&#39;ve got all the answers right here! Get ready for an experience you&#39;ll never forget with planning tips, our fancy dress guide and more.<|}p>

SO, WHAT'S A BIG WEEKENDER REALLY LIKE?

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Big Weekenders story, plus fancy dress guide, booking tips and more. 

THE INSIDE STORY<|}p>

90s Reloaded

Double up that denim, gather your F.R.I.E.N.D.S and grab your glow stick because it&rsquo;s time for 90s Reloaded. Get ready to relive your favourite decade with live performances from music legends, plus sets from some of the era&rsquo;s best DJs. It&rsquo;s going to be Insania! This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we wholeheartedly encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits!<|}p>

Double up that denim, gather your F.R.I.E.N.D.S and grab your glow stick because it’s time to relive your favourite decade with live music from 90s legends. It’s going to be Insania!

Absolute 80s

Love the 80s? Then this one&rsquo;s for you! See some of the&nbsp;era&rsquo;s biggest stars as we take you back to a time when&nbsp;shoulder pads and perms were all the rage. Think live music&nbsp;from headline acts, epic fancy dress and loads of daytime&nbsp;experiences. It was the ultimate decade!<|}p>

 
This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we wholeheartedly&nbsp;encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits!<|}p>

Ultimate 80s

Love the 80s? Then this one’s for you. See some of the era’s biggest stars as we take you back to a time when perms and shoulder pads were all the rage.

Back to the 2000s

We&rsquo;re throwing it back to the 2000s to bring you the best&nbsp;in pop, dance and garage music. For three days, expect&nbsp;high-energy party vibes, plenty of hands-in-the-air moments&nbsp;and a healthy dose of noughties nostalgia with live&nbsp;performances and DJ sets. Can we get a whoop whoop?<|}p>

 
This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we wholeheartedly&nbsp;encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits!<|}p>

Back To The 2000s

We’re throwing it back to the 2000s to bring you the best in pop, dance and garage music alongside and a healthy dose of noughties nostalgia.

Replay

For once, there&rsquo;s no need to compromise on your music taste.&nbsp;Replay brings you the best of the 80s, 90s and beyond, with&nbsp;different stages dedicated to each decade. There&rsquo;s something&nbsp;for everyone, so you can party to nostalgic throwbacks one&nbsp;minute, and chart-topping floor fillers the next.&nbsp;<|}p>

This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we wholeheartedly&nbsp;encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits!<|}p>

For once, there’s no need to compromise on your music taste. Replay brings you the best of the 80s, 90s and beyond, with different stages dedicated to each decade.

After all that partying, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite. Luckily, we’ve got loads of dining options to help you refuel throughout your weekend.

Food & Drink

FOOD & DRINK

How did Butlin&#39;s become a don&#39;t-miss destination for music fans? Here&#39;s the Big Weekender story.<|}p>

THE PLACE FOR MUSIC SUPERFANS

Whether you’re looking for a practical base in the heart of the action or a spacious home away from home, we’ve got a range of rooms and apartments to suit all budgets and needs.

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

Ready for the weekend? Here&#39;s our in-depth guide on how to make your Big Weekender legendary.<|}p>

PLAN THE PERFECT BIG WEEKENDER

Our three seaside resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness are accessible by car or train and each one has free on-site parking.

Locations

LOCATIONS

Go back to the glory days with Big Weekenders - the ultimate nostalgia trip with Butlin&#39;s.<|}p>

RELIVE YOUR FAVOURITE DECADES

Endless fun from AM to PM. Here are our top 10 things to do in the daytime on a Big Weekender.<|}p>

TOP DAYTIME ACTIVITIES

The Inside Story

Get the full Big Weekender experience. Make the absolute most of your break with our seamless example party schedule.<|}p>

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND

With epic headliners, great accommodation and non-stop stuff to do, there&#39;s nothing quite like a Big Weekender.<|}p>

WHY A BIG WEEKENDER IS UNIQUE

READY TO FIND YOUR BIG WEEKENDER? VIEW ALL DATES AND PRICES

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Deep cuts or smash hits, these tunes never fail to get our Big Weekenders banging.<|}p>

TEN TOP BIG WEEKENDER ANTHEMS

No mud, no rain, no worries. The joy of partying in the great indoors with Big Weekenders.<|}p>

EPIC WEEKENDS NO MATTER THE WEATHER

You got the look. Here&#39;s how to get the party started in fancy dress, from rock n&#39; roll regalia to character couture.<|}p>

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THE ULTIMATE FANCY DRESS GUIDE

Our Big Weekenders have got even bigger with the opening of PLAYXPERIENCE in Bognor Regis. From cutting edge experiences and bit of healthy competition with your mates, to next level drinking games in the PLAYXPERIENCE Bar (not forgetting the happy hour!), here are 5 reasons why a visit to our brand-new activity centre is not to be missed.<|}p>

5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT PLAYXPERIENCE

Electrifying live performances from top-tier headliners, fun and activities from morning until way past midnight, great food and drink, and a crowd of people who get it. 
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A Big Weekender is the ultimate music weekend and non-stop party that&#39;s just for grown-ups.<|}p>

WHAT'S A BUTLIN'S BIG WEEKENDER?

If your bestie’s about to say “I do,” there’s only one thing for it: go BIG on the hen! Forget awkward party games and quiet dinners - this is your sign to round up your hens, grab the glitter, and get yourselves on a Butlin’s Big Weekender.<|}p>

THE ULTIMATE HEN DO WEEKEND BREAK

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