2026 OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAKS

Sink your teeth into un-boo-lievable entertainment and fangtastic activities, including pumpkin carving, eerie arts and crafts, ghoul parties (whoops, we mean pool parties) and killer photo opportunities. There’ll be smiles all round – we can feel it in our bones!

October Half Term

It's never too early to book Spooktober half term break, so trick or treat your little monsters to a trip to Butlin’s. Sink your teeth into un-boo-lievable entertainment and fangtastic activities.

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Schools Out Break

After all that excitement, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite. Luckily, we’ve got loads of dining options to help you and your family refuel throughout your break. Whether you go for one of our bottomless buffet dining plans that offers incredible variety at a great price, or pick and choose what you fancy each day, our buffet venues, restaurants and grab-and-go outlets mean your action-packed days start and end with satisfied tums. All our food is freshly prepared by our passionate in-house chefs, and you’ll find everything from pizza and traditional fish & chips to healthier dishes on the menu – even the fussiest of eaters will be spoilt for choice! 

Food, Drink & Dining offers

All our food is freshly prepared by our passionate in-house chefs, and you’ll find everything from pizza and traditional fish & chips to healthier dishes on the menu!

Our three resorts are located in some of England's most traditional seaside towns, on the doorstep of some of Britain's loveliest beaches. Each with their own unique features, from the incredible pool at Bognor Regis, the open, green spaces at Minehead and the beautiful Blue Flag beach at Skegness, you'll adore each of our resorts for different reasons.

Resorts

Peek behind the red curtain and discover our three seaside resorts – Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness – and what makes each one special.

From our NEW early check-in and late check-out options to Early Access VIP Passes that get you the best seats in the house, we have a whole host of exciting add-ons to enhance your holiday and help you save money.

EXTRAS & PASSES

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Arcades

ARCADES

Goggles at the ready! Featuring looping water slides, high-speed flumes, racing rapids and pools for tots, our huge Splash Waterworlds are overflowing with fun. 

The Pool

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, Beyond Belief!

Stephen Mulhern 2024

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, Beyond Belief! 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. 

Stephen Mulhern

Enjoy a friendly game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots.

American Pool

It's time to take your shot! If you’re looking to show off your skills, this is your cue have a game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots. Spend your afternoon shooting some pool using our easy table hire.

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® Live

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… 

GLOW DISCO - FANCY DRESS BALL

Pick up a club and meander your way around our outdoor mini golf course. Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy a chance to practice your putt, take on 9-holes of adventure and enjoy some leisurely fun with your family. £5 per person.

Adventure Golf

Grab a club and swing into action as you work your way around our mini golf course. Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy a chance to practice your putt, take on nine holes and have some leisurely fun with your family. Tee-rrific!

Following the huge success of Electric City, the creative team behind the popular production are back for 2025 in Electric Wonderland. Bringing you all the fun and thrills of the fair, this electrifying show is bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before!​ ​Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as they light up Studio 36 once again with futuristic LED costumes, lasers, LED drums, and special effects! As a nod to our heritage, this spectacular tech-filled show even features a light-up dodgem car that spins around the stage. Expect an exciting mix of circus acts, acrobatics, aerial stunts, and illusions that’ll leave you mesmerised.

Electric Wonderland

SKYLINE GANG - MONSTER BUSTERS

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!

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to rumba as you learn one of the Skyline Gang’s best routines at their very own Strictly Dance Academy. Feel the rhythm as you waltz around the dance floor with Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud and Misty. During the hour-long class, your favourite gang will teach you some new moves, inspired by different ballroom dance styles. You’ll be cha, cha, cha-ing in no time!

Skyline Gang - Strictly Dance Academy

Fancy adding another string to your bow? Come and and learn the skill of archery at Butlin's! Holidays are about trying new and exciting things, and archery is definitely one of them things. Designed for children aged 8+ and adults alike, and taught by fully trained archery instructors, you'll learn how to hold and use a bow, perfect your aim and tackle targets. All lessons are safe and accredited by Archery GB so your family are guaranteed to have a brilliant time together in a secure environment. £12 per person.

Archery

Fancy adding another string to your bow? Then come and learn the skill of archery. Taught by a fully trained instructor, you’ll learn how to hold and use a bow, perfect your aim and tackle targets.

Our resident gang of colourful characters are back for 2025 in Going For Gold! Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud, Misty and Rainbow as they compete at a major sporting event in gymnastics, equestrian show jumping, basketball, synchronised swimming and… an egg and spoon race! Everything’s on track until Misty tries to rig the race. This hilarious live show is a winning combination of music, comedy and a bit of friendly competition. Who’ll take first place on the podium and win the gold medal? Come along and find out…

Skyline Gang - Going for Gold

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. 

THINGS TO DO ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

Our full programme is still in the making, but here's a sneak peek of some of the shows returning in 2026.<|}span><|}p>

SOME OF THE SHOWS YOU'LL SEE ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

Get set for some all-action family fun inside our huge family Splash Waterworlds, complete with slides and flumes, and tots areas.

Splash Waterworld

You'll find a variety of family rides including the dodgems and vintage stall games, with the smell of classic funfair treats lingering in the air.

The Fairground

Go again and again in our fun-filled fairgrounds! You'll find rides to suit everyone, from tots to thrill-seekers, plus vintage stall games. 

We’ve pulled out all the stops to bring exclusive, West End quality live shows you won’t see anywhere else. Our family shows are suitable for all ages and included in the price of your break.

Exclusive Shows

It wouldn’t be a trip to Butlin’s without those non-stop action days, so we’ve included a bucketload of activities in the price of our breaks.

Daytime Activities

Finding the right accommodation for you is essential to you getting the most out of your break. Whether you're looking for a splash of luxury or a spacious home-from-home, you want to be minutes away from the action or prefer the extra peace and quiet, we've got a variety of accommodation to suit different family needs and budgets.

Accommodation

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

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Where else can you see a rhino, giraffe, owl and even a fire-breathing dragon live on stage? Back by popular demand, The Animal Guyz will be returning in 2025 with a brand-new and exclusive show, Animals and Mythical Beasts. Join them in Studio 36 as amazing life-size creatures, from the plains of Africa to the UK countryside, come bursting onto the stage in this eye-popping performance. Encouraging learning through laughter, it’s packed full of comedy, music, special effects, plenty of ‘wow’ moments and some fascinating facts.

Animals and Mythical Beasts

Ready for your Cretaceous close-up? Brand new for 2025, our exclusive Dino Expo offers a rare opportunity to travel back millions of years ago and come face to face with dinosaurs! These pre-historic predators will be stomping into the Skyline Pavilion at all three resorts on all breaks, alongside their trusty ranger who’ll tell you all about them. During this live interaction, young palaeontologists can snap selfies with their favourite dinosaur, learn some fun facts and even meet a cute baby dino. 

Dino Expo

Our resident gang of colourful characters are back with a brand-new show and this time they’re going to the seaside! Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud, Misty, and Rainbow as they head to the coast to see an amazing aerial display by the Red Arrows. Everything’s going swimmingly until bad weather calls off the flypast. This hilarious family show is filled with music, colour, comedy and even a few surprises. Will the gang get to see the Red Arrows, or will their daytrip be a washout? Come along and find out…

Skyline Gang - Beside the Sea

Visit Puppet Castle inside the Skyline Pavilion and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show!

Puppet Castle

Visit Puppet Castle inside the Skyline Pavilion and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show! ​Entertaining and enchanting, this family-friendly show will give you the chance to take some time out of your action-packed break and embrace all the nostalgia of the seaside. Little ones will especially love it.

Where else can you see international superstars Kylie Minogue, Taylor Swift, and Coldplay (well, sort of) all in one place? Hitting all the right notes, Iconic is our brand-new and exciting show, celebrating music, talent, and iconic performances from around the world. Alongside an incredible cast of dancers and vocalists, expect powerful visuals, magic and illusions, variety acts, singalong moments and, of course, plenty of hits from global icons. It’s the ultimate Butlin’s production!

Iconic

Ready to Butlin's? Then book your break today at one of our three seaside resorts for a variety of three, four or seven-night stays, ranging from action-packed holidays to breaks during the termtime and magical Christmas getaways. Go all in with unlimited fairground rides, looping water slides, eye-popping performances, endless activities, ice-cream pit stops... the lot! Butlin’s is the ultimate UK staycation.

All Breaks MERCH

Ready to Butlin's? Then book your break today at one of our three fantastic resorts for a variety of three, four and seven night breaks, ranging from action-packed holidays to breaks during the term time and cosy Christmas getaways.

All Breaks

Attention all gamers! It’s time to take your already jam-packed holiday to the next level with our brand-new activity centre, PLAYXPERIENCE. Set over two floors and covering nearly 50,000 square feet, this immersive indoor hub will feature nine state-of-the-art experiences for kids and big kids alike. That’s nearly 50,000 square feet of fun and entertainment all under one roof! Expect mind-blowing, adrenaline-pumping activities in the daytime and competitive, interactive bar games in the evening. Take on themed escape rooms, putt your stuff with hi-tech mini golf or challenge your family to a laser tag battle.

PLAYXPERIENCE FAMILY

Attention all gamers! It’s time to take your already jam-packed holiday to the next level with our brand-new activity centre, PLAYXPERIENCE.

PLAYXPERIENCE NOW OPEN IN BOGNOR REGIS

Now open in Skegness and Minehead, Butlin's SKYPARK is the UK's most exciting playground! Think epic climbing towers, thrilling tunnel slides, interactive games, and immersive pathways.

Butlin's Skypark in Minehead & Skegness

Butlin's Skypark

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FRIGHTFULLY GOOD FUN

Explore October Half Term holidays 2026 at Butlin's. Book now for best prices and first dibs on accommodation.

2026 October Half Term Breaks | Butlin's

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2026 OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAKS

from £296

FRIGHTFULLY GOOD FUN

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

SOME OF THE SHOWS YOU'LL SEE ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

THINGS TO DO ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

MORE ABOUT OUR BREAKS

FOOD, DRINK & DINING OFFERS

RESORTS

EXTRAS & PASSES

2026 OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAKS

from £296

FRIGHTFULLY GOOD FUN

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

SOME OF THE SHOWS YOU'LL SEE ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

THINGS TO DO ON AN OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK

PLAYXPERIENCE NOW OPEN IN BOGNOR REGIS

BUTLIN'S SKYPARK

MORE ABOUT OUR BREAKS

FOOD, DRINK & DINING OFFERS

RESORTS

EXTRAS & PASSES