Spooktober Half Term - Frightfully Good Fun
Fri 21 Oct - Fri 4 Nov 2022
Spooktober half term is creeping up, so trick or treat your little monsters to a trip to Butlin’s. Join us to experience the spookier side of Butlin’s with fangtastic entertainment and activities beyond your wildest screams including our new Skyline Gangs’ Scare Factor, pumpkin carving, eerie arts and crafts and killer photo opportunities. Grab your glow sticks (or wands) and boo-gie to Halloween hits at our Glow Disco or take on our late-night Scareground. And the spooky celebrations don’t end there. We’ve got spellbinding shows – featuring our very own Halloween villains Igor, Pumpkin Man and Witch – as well as a firework display to end your break with a bang.
Dates and prices
Prices shown below are based on 4 people sharing.
Entertainment
Take a look at the entertainment you can enjoy on your Spooktober half term break.
Shows and activities can be booked in advance of your break, find out more here.
Shows and activities can be booked in advance of your break, find out more here.
Stephen Mulhern
TV star and former Redcoat, Stephen Mulhern, is back with a comical family magic show. On selected Summer Holiday and Spooktober Half Term breaks.
Fireworks
Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as we bring a bit of sparkle to your Spooktober half term. We’re celebrating spooky season with an explosive fireworks display, so wrap up warm as we make your Halloween go off with a bang!
NEW FOR 2022
Skyline Gangs Scare Factor
Who in the Skyline Gang can be the scariest? Join them in a brand new show this Halloween. The competition is fierce as they all battle it out to see who has the scare factor.
Puppet Castle Halloween Show
Visit the enchanting Puppet Castle and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show.
Optimus Prime
Calling all Transformers fans! Have you cameras ready to engage as your favourite bot, Optimus Prime, rolls into Butlin's for 2022.
Electric City
Get set for wide eyes and ‘wows’ as Electric City light up Butlin’s once again. Expect state-of-the-art props, futuristic LED costumes and clever effects that’ll leave you mesmerised.
The Rollerboys
This dynamic vocal group will be singing hits by Bruno Mars, BTS, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake and more, but there’s a twist… they’ll be wearing roller skates! See them live on summer holidays and schools out midweek breaks.
Night at Reds
Our ‘Night at Reds’ experience brings you a huge line-up of non-stop entertainment in our legendary venue.
ACTION SPORTS EXTREME TOUR
The Butlin’s ASX Tour features some of the UK’s best up-and-coming, Olympic-potential Action Sports athletes performing spectacular stunts on two wheels.
Brainiac Live!
Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science live on stage.
Peppa Pig
Join Peppa Pig and her brother George in an exclusive mini show live at Butlin's.
PJ Masks
Join trio Catboy, Owlette and Gekko in a live show as they embark on action-packed adventures, solving mysteries and learning valuable lessons along the way.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Can Goldilocks and her three new friends, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear and Baby Bear, be the new star attractions needed to save the circus? On all breaks.
Billy & Bonnie
Catch Butlin’s best bear duo live on stage as they tell the story of the legendary and heroic outlaw Robin Hood.
Animals Vs Dinosaurs
The stage will come to life as amazing life size animals and dinosaurs make their way onto the stage. On all school holidays and Showtime Weekends breaks.
Billy & Bonnie's Get Up & Go!
Get your mornings off to a great start with Billy and Bonnie Bear, you’ll be ready to get up and go for the day!
Musicals Rock
Join us on a thrilling journey of up-tempo anthems from the 80s to modern day from the West End and Broadway’s Rock musicals.
Strictly Latino
Fusing popular Latin-flavoured music with the passion of dance, this show will take you on a vibrant and colourful trip round the dance floor.
Superstar DJs
Superstar DJs is the ultimate DJ festival experience, complete with choreography, dancers, live vocals, established Ibiza DJ, special effects and mind-blowing visuals.
Thomas & Friends™
Join Thomas & Friends™ at Butlin's in an exclusive live show 'Thomas' Race Day' in 2022 only.
NEW FOR 2022
Hide and Seek Billy
Billy isn’t the biggest fan of Halloween so he has tried to hide from all the activities, can you spot where he is hiding in our ‘Hide and Seek Billy Quest’? If you manage to complete the search don’t forget to pop to the Scareground for a treat!
Eerily silent cinema
Experience the cinema inside the Skyline Pavilion and watch a fantastic range of spooky family favourites!
Glow Disco
Let’s get the party startled! Lighting up Butlin’s throughout Spooktober, our Glow Disco is full of Halloween hits and spooky surprises.
Slimey Science
Time to get messy and learn how to make some ooey, gooey, slippery slime in this new interactive session.
Spooky Sand Art
Who doesn't love playing in the sand? Your little one's imagination can run wild as they create a masterpiece to take home. Spooktober Half Term only.
Scareground
Are you brave enough to join us at our late night Scareground? All the fun of the Fairground but in the dark and a few added surprises along the way.
Halloween Character Selfies
Have your photo taken with some of our exciting halloween characters!
Football
Head to the pitch and join us for a variety of football sessions and tournaments created for 2 to 17 year olds.
The Pool
Make a splash in our pool! From slides and flumes to the lazy river and tots pool, it's something for the whole family.
Little Stars Fairground
Our Little Stars Fairground is perfect for tots who aren't old enough to ride the big ones just yet.
Soft Play
Come rain or shine, our indoor soft play area is the perfect place for your little ones to find adventure.
Late Night Pool Party
Our pools are open later for a family pool party complete with music, DJ requests, floats and lots of fun! Available on selected breaks, dates and times.
Pumpkin Carving
It wouldn’t be Halloween without carving a pumpkin, so get in the spirit of things and create your very own monstrous masterpiece. Extra charge of £7.50 per pumpkin.
Halloween Pottery Painting
Paint brushes at the ready! Join one of our Pottery Painting sessions and create your very own holiday keepsake. Extra charge of £10 per person.
All ages
Skyline Gang Dance Academy
Come and join the Skyline Gang in their own dance academy, where you’ll learn one of their biggest dance routines. £15 per child.
Making Music
Creative family fun where you get the chance to construct an instrument. Extra charge of £5 per person.
5-12 yrs
Butlin's Football Academy
For 5-7 years and 8-12 years, our FA qualified instructors will give your children the tips, tricks and skills they need to practice football. Extra charge of £10 per person.
8+ yrs
Archery
For ages 8+, your children can add another string to their bow of skills when they learn archery with our instructors.
5-8 yrs
Mini Archery
This fun-filled session will see your children get the hang of archery in the safest way possible. Extra charge of £6 per person.
Various ages
Aerial Adventures
Enjoy the climbing wall 5 years+, open at all resorts. High ropes 8 years+, open at all resorts on weekend breaks only. Zip wire 8 years+, at Bognor Regis & Minehead only. Extra charge, please check the app or on resort.
5+ yrs
Climbing Wall
Little ones and adults alike can build up co-ordination, strength and of course, bravery! We supply all safety equipment and a team of friendly, qualified instructors. Extra charge of £10 per person.
5+ yrs
Zip Wire
One of our instructors will strap your children in and you can watch from below as they fly through the air enjoying a fast-paced ride back down to earth. Extra charge of £8 per person.
8+ yrs
Laser Tag
Experience the thrill and adrenaline of our brand new Laser Tag. Step into the battle zone where each game will have a different mission to complete. Extra charge of £15 per person.
13+ yrs
Precise Target Shooting
Learn the art of air rifle shooting with our qualified coach and shoot your way to the highest score possible. Extra charge of £12 per person.
All ages
Go Karts
Calling all budding Lewis Hamiltons! Put your pedal to the metal and go for a spin around our go kart track. Extra charge of £7 per kart.
All ages
Bungee Trampolines
Supported by the bungee harness, jump up and down and learn to flip. Extra charge of £5 per person.
All ages
American Pool
Enjoy a friendly game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots. Extra charge of £5 per table for 30mins.
All ages
Adventure Golf
Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy practicing your skills, pick up a club and head to our outdoor course. Extra charge of £5 per person.
All ages
Bowling
Get your family together for a game of ten-pin bowling and see who'll take the reign as king pin. Extra charge, please check the app or on resort.
Under 5s
Driving School at Bognor Regis and Minehead
Let your children loose behind the wheel at Butlin's Driving School. Extra charge of £3 per person.
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February Half Term
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Easter Holidays
The hunt for your next holiday ends here! Get in the spring of things with an Easter break chock-full of egg-cellent entertainment and activities for all ages.
May Half Term
The kids are off school, the weather’s getting warmer and there’s a bank holiday in the mix! Make the most of it with exclusive live shows from The Masked Singer, Stephen Mulhern and more.
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