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Live music? Check. Fancy dress? Check. Silent discos? Check! Add to that some friends and you’ve got yourself an epic weekender! We’ve teamed up with Absolute 80s to take you back to the era when shoulder pads and perms were all the rage.

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Brother Beyond

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Tony Hadley

22nd Sept 23 - Absolute 80s Weekender - Skegness

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Skegness is where the Butlin’s story began. Founded in 1936 by Billy Butlin, it was the UK’s first-ever holiday camp and is just as popular now as it’s always been. We’re super proud of our rich heritage, so you’ll find lots of original elements combined with 21st-century facilities. Our Traditional Fairground (complete with vintage stall games) pays homage to our seaside roots, while our brand-new entertainment venues keep things fresh and vibrant.   Situated on the Lincolnshire Coast, 20 miles from Lincoln, it’s within easy reach of the Midlands and northern regions and has free on-site parking. Wondering why Billy Butlin chose this specific spot? That would be because of the beach! Skegness is home to one of the UK’s finest Blue Flag beaches, with an endless stretch of award-winning golden sand, right on our doorstep.   When the sun’s shining, make the most of our adrenalin-fuelled outdoor activities. Take your pick from the high ropes, climbing wall, go-karts and freefall. And when the weather’s not playing ball? There’s loads to do inside including laser tag, bowling, arts and crafts and, of course, our huge Splash Waterworld. Renovated in 2018, the pool features nearly 3000 square metres of fun, with high-speed flumes, racing rapids, a pool for tots and a winding vortex slide that sends you spinning into a giant bowl.   After all that excitement, you’ll need somewhere comfy to rest and recharge. Our New England-style apartments are a home away from home, while our colourful Seaside apartments have a nostalgic feel. Want to be close to the action? Our Fairground apartments are just a five minute stroll from our entertainment venues.

Skegness

Opened in 1936, our Skegness resort in Lincolnshire is where the Butlin’s story began. Its huge pool offers nearly 3000 square metres of fun.

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

Absolute 80s Weekender

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We&#39;re taking you back to the era when perms, shoulder pads and neon colours were all the rage. Join us to see some of the biggest and best stars of the 80s.

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This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we wholeheartedly encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits.

MORE THAN MUSIC

There&rsquo;s more to our Big Weekenders than big-name acts and headline moments. While live performances sit at the heart of our massive weekends, our daytime activities add an extra dimension of fun, so you can play all day and night. We&rsquo;re talking pool parties, silent discos, live comedy, Bingo Bango, bottomless brunch, bowling, laser tag, go-karts&hellip; the list goes on! In fact, there&rsquo;s so much to do, you&rsquo;ll probably struggle to fit it all in.

ACCOMMODATION THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

Love festivals but hate camping? We&rsquo;ve got the perfect solution. From hotels and chalets to rooms and apartments, you won&rsquo;t have to travel far for a comfy bed and shower after your night out. We&rsquo;ve got a range of options to suit all budgets and needs, and they&rsquo;re all on resort.

All our resorts are home to a variety of Big Weekenders and are all set out around the Skyline Pavilion, home to our music and entertainment venues. Think of us like a boutique festival (but with comfy beds, hot showers and no mud or rain!). As there are so many acts to see on all of our Big Weekends, we host live performances simultaneously across multiple indoor venues.

WHERE TO FIND US

Skegness is where our story began. Situated on the Lincolnshire Coast, within easy reach of the Midlands and northern regions, our first-ever resort has a mix of bars and restaurants and a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities. Its huge pool features nearly 3000 square metres of fun, with high-speed flumes and a dizzying vortex slide.

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We Love The 70s

We love the 70s and we bet you do too, so we&rsquo;re bringing it back&nbsp;in all its stomping glory with live music from Leo Sayer, Slade and&nbsp;more. Dance the night away to tribute acts and DJ sets, and strut&nbsp;your outrageous stuff in sky-high platforms and head-to-toe glitter.

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

We Love the 70s

Dust off those platforms and cover yourself in glitter because we’re bringing back the 70s in all its stomping glory with original artists and tribute acts.

Ultimate 80s

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!

90s Reloaded

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!

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?

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

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;

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

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.

Replay Weekender

OTHER BIG WEEKENDERS TO TRY OUT

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. 

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

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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.

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Book your Absolute 80s Big Weekender on 22 September 2023 at our Skegness location for an epic weekend to remember!

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