THINGS TO DO ON A SHOWTIME TERM-TIME WEEKEND BREAK

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For three nights of full-on fun, there's nothing like a Showtime Term-Time Weekend break! No matter when you choose to visit us for your 2026 weekend break, you can expect nothing but the very best,&nbsp;original entertainment, including West End-quality shows, along with loads of&nbsp;daytime activities everyone will love.<|}span><|}p>&nbsp;<|}p>Book one of our weekend family holidays 2026 now to get first dibs on dates and the&nbsp;<|}span><a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}discover-butlins|}accommodation">accommodation<|}u><|}strong><|}span><|}a>&nbsp;you want, and spread the cost with our&nbsp;<|}span><a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}help-contact|}autopay">flexible payment plan&nbsp;and low deposits from just £5pp<|}span><|}a>.&nbsp;Worried about missing out on a sweeter deal later? Our&nbsp;<|}span><a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}help-contact|}price-guarantee">Lowest Price Guarantee<|}u><|}strong><|}span><|}a>&nbsp;has you covered. So get your planning hat on, pick a date and lock in some family fun.<|}span><|}p>

ACTION-PACKED DAYS AND TURN-IT-UP NIGHTS

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

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… 

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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

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. 

The Skyline Gang are back – and they’re dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and dancing their way into the future in a brand-new, feel-good show bursting with music, laughter, and imagination! Join the gang as they explore their ultimate dream jobs and imagine a world where anything is possible – the future starts NOW!

Skyline Gang Imagine That!

The Skyline Gang are back – and they’re dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and dancing their way into the future in a brand-new, feel-good show bursting with music, laughter, and imagination! Join the gang as they explore their ultimate dream jobs and imagine a world where anything is possible. ​​ From thrilling adventures and outer space missions to wild inventions and bursts of colour, each character brings their unique spark to the stage. This high-energy, fast-paced show is bursting with catchy tunes, big laughs, and bold personalities – perfect for kids who love to dream, dance, and be part of the fun!

We've got some squealy great news! Baby Evie will be trotting into the spotlight and making her adorable debut in a brand new Peppa Pig show in 2026! Big sister Peppa is planning a special picnic to mark the occasion... but will everything go to plan?

New Peppa Pig Show 2026

We've got some squealy great news! There's a new baby pig and she’ll join the rest of the Pig Family at Butlin's! Baby Evie will be trotting into the spotlight and making her adorable debut in a brand new Peppa Pig show in 2026! Big sister Peppa is planning a special picnic to mark the occasion... but will everything go to plan?  Get ready for an oinktastic time as the whole family - including George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig come together for a charming live show packed with singing, dancing, giggles and snorts galore.  PLUS! Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with your favourite Peppa Pig pals during our character photoshoots. Whether you're sharing hugs with Peppa, high-fiving George, or striking a pose with Mummy, Daddy and baby Evie herself, it's the perfect way to capture the magic of your break.

New Peppa Pig Show

NEW for 2026 - Theatre of Rock is hitting the stage! Get ready to rock out to full-throttle anthems from the West End’s most rock n' roll musicals, including Rock of Ages, Tina, and the unstoppable Six. This is a show that doesn’t just play rock, it lives it.

Theatre Of Rock

NEW for 2026 - Theatre of Rock! Hitting the stage with next-level energy, this brand-new Butlin’s production cranks the volume up to the max with a setlist packed with full-throttle anthems from the West End’s most rock n'roll musicals. ​​Rock out to epic hits from Rock of Ages, Tina, and the unstoppable Six. PLUS! Sing along to the explosive Just For One Day, with tracks by rock icons like Queen, Bowie, U2 and more. With powerhouse vocals, dazzling visuals and pyro-packed effects, this is a show that doesn’t just play rock, it lives it.​​ So, grab your air guitars as we ramp up the amp, Theatre of Rock is ready to raise the roof. Are you?

Put on your coolest kicks and get ready to boogie – it’s party time at the Skyline Gang’s Dance Academy! Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud and Misty for a super fun disco dance class full of music, moves and mega smiles. You’ll bounce, bop, spin and shake your way through an awesome routine – all with the Skyline Gang showing you how it’s done! It’s all about big energy, sparkly vibes and dancing like nobody’s watching. 

Skyline Gang Disco Dance Academy

Join Candi, Sprout, Pip, Dude, Mimi, Bud and Misty for a super fun disco dance class full of music, moves and mega smiles. You’ll bounce, bop, spin and shake your way through an awesome routine – all with the Skyline Gang showing you how it’s done!

It's what you've all BEAN waiting for! Back by popular demand in 2026, our (udderly bonkers) pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk returns with a modern twist on a classic fairy tale. Packed with belly laughs, magical moments, and a few unexpected surprises, it’s the ultimate family show — and one you won’t want to miss!

Jack and the Beanstalk

It's what you've all BEAN waiting for! Back by popular demand in 2026, our (udderly bonkers) pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk returns with a modern twist on a classic fairy tale. Packed with belly laughs, magical moments, and a few unexpected surprises, it’s the ultimate family show — and one you won’t want to miss!​​ Jack and his mother Dottie Trott, have fallen on hard times, so they’ve been forced to sell their beloved cow, Dayzee. But the greedy Mrs Blunderbore has tricked Jack into trading the singing cow for some old beans. With a sprinkle of magic and a little help from the Spirit of the Beans, Jack climbs the beanstalk to Cloudland and attempts to get Dayzee back. But there’s one small (well, GIANT) problem… Will Dayzee find fame and fortune? Will Jack defeat Mrs Blunderbore’s giant husband? Come along and fee-fi-fo-find out!

Jack & the Beanstalk

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

Animals & Mythical Beasts

Expect live music from our resident band, gameshows, party dances and sing-along discos as well as family Bingo Bango, an exclusive bingo experience.

Night at Reds

Expect live music from our resident band, gameshows, party dances and sing-along discos as well as family Bingo Bango, an exclusive bingo experience packed with party anthems, hilarious onstage antics and whacky prizes. Win everything from life-size cut-outs to giant inflatable unicorns. Plus, it’s completely free to play! 

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.

Pack your passport and bring your biggest cheers, because you’re about to blast off on a high-energy musical journey across continents with ICONIC – the all-singing, all-dancing spectacular that’s bursting with global star power!

Iconic 2026

Pack your passport and bring your biggest cheers, because you’re about to blast off on a high-energy musical journey across continents with ICONIC – the all-singing, all-dancing spectacular that’s bursting with global star power! From the moment the curtain rises, you’ll travel the world with chart-topping legends and pop culture royalty in a breathtaking celebration of music that spans generations and genres.​ You’ll be partying with the likes of Swedish superstars ABBA one minute and shakin’ it off with Miss America Taylor Swift, the next. For those who love more rock with their pop, think anthems from the likes of Irish powerhouse U2 and British rock gods Coldplay. Expect jaw-dropping visuals, and of course, plenty of hits from world-famous icons. This is the ultimate Butlin’s production!

Iconic

BAM, WALLOP, SPLAT! Our very own Billy and Bonnie are back for 2025 in Defenders of the Skyline. A nasty computer virus has sabotaged the dynamic duo’s show in the Skyline Pavilion and things are quickly spiralling out of control! Luckily, two ‘familiar looking’ superheroes are there to save the day. Can they outwit the virus and pull the plug before it destroys all live shows and entertainment at Butlin’s?​  When Billy and Bonnie aren’t busy performing live on stage, they can be found posing for photos around resort, so be sure to snap a selfie with them.

Billy and Bonnie in Defenders of the Skyline

BAM, WALLOP, SPLAT! Our very own Billy and Bonnie are back for 2025 in Defenders of the Skyline. A nasty computer virus has sabotaged the dynamic duo’s show in the Skyline Pavilion and things are quickly spiralling out of control! Luckily, two ‘familiar looking’ superheroes are there to save the day.

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

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

Dino Expo Adventure

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To help look after the little ones, you can expect:<|}p>&nbsp;<|}p>✔ Buggy parks* ✔ Highchairs, child-friendly cutlery, bottle warmers* and kid-friendly food options in our restaurants ✔ Baby food pouches included as part of our great-value dining plans ✔ Travel cots, bed rails, pushchairs, highchairs, bed guards and baby baths available for hire from our resort hire shops<|}p> We've thought of everything, so you don't have to.<|}p>&nbsp;<|}p>*At selected venues<|}p>

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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.

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NEW FOR 2026

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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2026 SHOWTIME TERM-TIME WEEKENDS

from £240 PER BREAK

ACTION-PACKED DAYS AND TURN-IT-UP NIGHTS

NEW FOR 2026

RETURNING IN 2026

THERE'S SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Forget packing the entire nursery!

THINGS TO DO ON A SHOWTIME TERM-TIME WEEKEND BREAK

PLAYXPERIENCE NOW OPEN IN BOGNOR REGIS

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