THE JOY OF THE GREAT INDOORS
The music festival dream? Fun in the sun, brilliant bands, warm days, and cosy nights under canvas. But thanks to the notoriously unreliable great British summer, good weather is never a sure thing - and it’s not just your spirits that can be dampened when the weather changes. A bit of rain can soon turn a festival site into a mudbath; add a few gusts of wind, and that’s a surefire recipe for a soggy sleeping bag. So how can you be sure of an incredible experience, whatever the weather? Butlin’s has the answer, and it’s all thanks to our Big Weekenders. Here’s why.
MORE THAN JUST THE MUSIC
Hanging around your tent for hours, twiddling your thumbs until the drizzle disappears and the music finally starts? Not at Butlin’s. We know your weekends are precious, so we’ve packed our Big Weekenders with wall-to-wall fun, so you can make the most of every moment.
There’s always something to do, whether it’s an escape room or one of the other 9 activities at our state-of-the-art activity centre PLAYXPERIENCE in Bognor Regis, a live comedy show, Bingo Bango, or even line-dancing to country classics and pop anthems at Saddle Up. Even better, almost everything is under cover, so you won’t have to worry about getting wet. Not unless you fancy the pool party…
Let’s Take It Inside
The best way to beat the British weather is to bring the whole thing indoors – and at Butlin’s, that’s exactly what we do. Our Big Weekenders take everything you love about festival season and put it under a roof, with zero compromise on atmosphere.
Go wild to world-class DJs, lose your mind to big name live bands, and get hyped about our headliners, but in purpose-built indoor venues rather than under the elements.
There’s no lugging around camping gear or scouring for a decent spot. Just turn up, check in, and you’re ready for a monumental weekend with your favourite music, your best mates, and the epic feeling of knowing the weather won’t spoil it for a second.
ROUND-THE-CLOCK COMFORT
No tent? No sunshine? No problem. We believe that the euphoria should continue long after the music stops, which is why on a Butlin’s Big Weekender we make sure your comfort is king. Choose from cosy lakeside chalets, stylish seaside apartments, or peaceful hotel rooms. Whatever your budget, all our accommodation includes warm and comfy beds, they’re all made up ready for your arrival, and they’re all just a short walk from the stage.
No more flashbacks of having to put up a battered old tent in the darkness, or scouring a dimly-lit field to find it again at the end of the night. Even better, all our accommodation comes with its own private shower, meaning no time wasted queuing for a so-called shower block that offers tepid dribbles at best. And this means…
YOU'LL ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
Waited for months to see your favourite band? What a disappointment when you end up watching their set in the middle of a washout, knee deep in who knows what, and cowering in a cagoule instead of your carefully-curated festival look.
One of the advantages of a Big Weekender is that you can always dress to impress without having to worry about whether your waterproofs will match your wellies (you can just leave them at home). Posh disco frocks, your favourite party threads, or even the most outlandish fancy dress costumes are guaranteed to still look good on the dancefloor at the end of the night – even if it’s chucking it down outside.
WE'VE GOT THE POWER
Remember the days of roaming around a festival site trying to find your mates, with the last dregs of your phone’s battery life, struggling to find the slightest bit of signal – and then missing out on that killer celeb selfie because your phone has just gone dead? Never again!
At a Big Weekender it’s so easy to keep your devices juiced up. There’s no waiting in long lines at charging stations, instead of watching the bands you’ve paid good money to see – and with free Butlin’s WiFi of up to 8mbps, plus no upload or download restrictions, you can share all the festival fun on your socials without a second thought.
FESTIVAL FUN ALMOST ALL YEAR ROUND
It’s no wonder that most music festivals are scheduled during the supposedly sunny season. But as there’s always so much to fit into a single summer, a Big Weekender is a great chance to feel the festival vibe at a less frantic time of year. They run from September right through to June, so it’s dead easy to find a weekend when you and all your mates are definitely available, without things like family holidays and wedding dos getting in the way of your plans.
No matter the time of year, our line-ups come studded with stars - from chart-topping bands to internationally-renowned DJs. And there’s no need to worry about cold weather, as we always turn up the party heat.
SOUND BITES
Getting stuck into the music? You’ll need a feast for your tastebuds as well as your ears. On a Butlin’s Big Weekender, there’s no hanging about in huge queues at dodgy, overpriced stalls, or having no choice but to stand up while scoffing your incredibly expensive “artisanal” chips.
Our huge choice of restaurants, bars, and grab-and-go outlets will keep you fuelled with great quality grub, which you can sit and savour as long as you like. With tempting buffet options, high quality high street names and delicious dining plans, you’ll always find food that hits the right note.
Please note that not all activities are available on all Big Weekenders, and not all facilities are available at every resort.