Festive Wonderland
Fri 28 November 2022 - Mon 2 January 2023
Now let’s see, what could make Christmas even more magical? A sleigh-cation at Butlin’s, of course! Make the most wonderful time of year extra special with festive shows, foody feasts and over 140,000 twinkly lights.
Christmas Festive Wonderland Breaks
From just£85per break
Various dates from Mon 28 Nov - Thurs 22 Dec
- See Father Christmas live on stage in a brand-new experience
- New live shows including The Skyline Gang's Christmas Goes Pop and our magical Snowstorm Show
- Exciting festive-themed Arts & Crafts activities
Christmas Day Breaks
From just£410per break
From Fri 23 Dec - Fri 30 Dec
- Non-stop entertainment with our exclusive shows including our larger-than-life pantomime
- Choose our incredible Christmas Dining package for 4-courses of delicious food
- Soak in the festive atmosphere with thousands of lights and our magical interactive displays
New Year Breaks
From just£492per break
From Fri 30 Dec - Mon 2 Jan
- Exclusive countdown experience followed by a dazzling Fireworks display
- Ring in the New Year with a whole host of live entertainment
- See our stunning festive-themed resorts
Christmas 27th - 30th Break
From just£275per break
From Tues 27 Dec - Fri 30 Dec
- After the excitement of Christmas Day get away for 3 nights at our incredible resorts
- Non-stop entertainment with our exclusive shows including our larger-than-life pantomime
- Soak in the festive atmosphere with thousands of lights and our magical interactive displays
Christmas at Butlins
We’ve got breaks for everyone on the nice list, so join us throughout December as we dial up the festivities and put on a schedule of non-stop fun that’s sure to fill the whole family with festive cheer. And you never know, it might even snow…
Watch your little one’s face light up as they see Father Christmas, arguably the world’s most famous Redcoat, live on stage in a brand-new experience. 'Tis the season to watch panto (oh yes it is!) and our Goldilocks and the Three Bears panto is filled with colour, comedy and larger-than-life characters. There’ll be festive pool parties, a silent cinema, Christmas-themed arts and crafts and plenty of sweet treats on offer, too. Fancy getting away on Christmas Day itself? We’ll take care of everything, so all you need to do is put your feet up and spend quality time with your family. Here’s what to expect on your Butlin’s Christmas break…
- Festive Lights - Soak up the festive atmosphere as the resort glitters with over 140,000 lights and magical interactive displays.
- New Live Shows - See exclusive family shows, including our Goldilocks and the Three Bears panto, the Skyline Gang in Christmas Goes Pop, Father Christmas’ brand-new experience and our magical Snowstorm show.
- Arts & Crafts - Get stuck into festive-themed arts and crafts and deck the halls with your very own Christmas creation.
- Pool Parties - Head to the North ‘Pool’ and splash into Christmas with a festive pool party.
- Silent Cinema - Grab some earmuffs (headphones) and a blanket and get cosy in the Skyline as you watch a festive film in our silent cinema. Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate?
Our Top Breaks
Christmas Festive Wonderland At Bognor Regis
From£126per break
Mon 12 - Fri 16 December 2022 Get in the festive spirit and join us for 4 nights as we count down to the big day.
Christmas Festive Wonderland At Minehead
From£258per break
Fri 9 - Mon 12 December 2022 Make it a December to remember and join us in Minehead on a 3-night getaway.
Christmas Festive Wonderland At Skegness
From£94per break
Mon 28 Nov - Fri 2 Dec 2022 The build-up to Christmas is all part of the excitement so don’t miss this great-value 4-night stay.
Dates and prices
Prices shown below are based on 4 people sharing.
Dining over Christmas
Seasons eatings! Christmas is all about indulgence, so forget about food prep and piles of washing up and dine with us as part of your Food Court Dining Plan or Premium Dining Plan. From roasts with all the trimmings to festive favourites and treats galore, spend the festive season exactly how it's meant to be spent – in good company, eating great food. Go on, it’s Christmas...
Our Christmas Dining packages include festive favourites every day of your stay and a delicious four-course Christmas dinner, complete with crackers, on the big day itself. And don’t worry if you don’t have a dining package. You can still enjoy a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings for just £48 per adult and £32 per child – simply select our Christmas Day only option.
Please note: On Christmas Day, all of our restaurants will be serving pre-booked Christmas dinners only.
Christmas Day Breaks 23 - 27 Dec
Per person, per day. Prices include a £10 per person supplement.
Adult - £32.75
Child 6-14 years - £16.40
Child 2-5 years - £16.40
Under 2s go free
New Year Breaks 30 Dec - 2 Jan
Per person, per day. Prices include a £7.50 per person supplement.
Adult - £22.75
Child 5-14 years - £11.40
Child 2-5 years - £5.70
Under 2s go free
Adult - £22.75
Child 5-14 years - £11.40
Child 2-5 years - £5.70
Under 2s go free
Festive Wonderland Breaks 28 Nov - 22 Dec
Per person, per day.
Adult - £22.75
Child 6-14 years - £11.40
Child 2-5 years - £5.70
Under 2s go free
Adult - £22.75
Child 6-14 years - £11.40
Child 2-5 years - £5.70
Under 2s go free
Christmas Day Breaks 23 - 27 Dec
Per person, per day. Prices include a £10 per person supplement.
Adult - £39.95
Child 6-14 years - £20.00
Child 6-14 years - £20.00
Child 2-5 years - £20.00
Under 2s go free
New Year Breaks 30 Dec - 2 Jan
Per person, per day. Prices include a £7.50 per person supplement.
Adult - £37.45
Child 6-14 years - £18.75
Child 2-5 years - £18.75
Under 2s go free
Festive Wonderland Breaks 28 Nov - 22 Dec
Per person, per day.
Adult - £29.95
Child 6-14 years - £15.00
Child 2-5 years - £7.50
Child 6-14 years - £15.00
Child 2-5 years - £7.50
Under 2s go free
Entertainment
Take a look at the entertainment you can enjoy on your Butlin's Christmas Festive Wonderland breaks.
Shows and activities can be booked in advance of your break, find out more here.
NEW 2022 SHOW
Night Before Christmas
It wouldn’t be Christmas without an appearance from the big man himself! See Father Christmas, arguably the world’s most famous Redcoat, live on stage in a brand-new experience.
NEW 2022 SHOW
The Skyline Gang - Christmas Goes Pop!
The Skyline Gang are throwing a fab-yule-ous party and you’re invited! This exclusive live show is packed full of singing, dancing and jokes, as well as some festive faces. It’ll be snow much fun!
Fireworks
Whether you’re joining us for Christmas or New Year, we’re celebrating the festive season with dazzling fireworks displays, so wrap up warm as we make your holiday go off with a bang!
Snowstorm
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Us too! Join in the festive fun as Billy and Bonnie Bear help Father Christmas get ready for the big day. And you never know, it might even snow...
Festive Silent Cinema
One of the best things about the festive season is watching classic Christmas films. Grab your earmuffs (headphones) and a blanket and get cosy in the Skyline as you watch a film in our silent cinema.
Optimus Prime
Calling all Transformers fans! Have you cameras ready to engage as your favourite bot, Optimus Prime, rolls into Butlin's.
Night at Reds
Our ‘Night at Reds’ experience brings you a huge line-up of non-stop entertainment in our legendary venue.
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.
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.
Billy & Bonnie
Catch Butlin’s best bear duo live on stage as they tell the story of the legendary and heroic outlaw Robin Hood.
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!
Puppet Castle
Visit the enchanting Puppet Castle and take your seats before a traditional string puppet show.
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.
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.
Festive Character Photoshoots
Take home memories of your time at Butlin’s with a character elfie. Whoops, we mean selfie! Snap photos with Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, Gingerbread Man, Billy and Bonnie and, of course, Father Christmas.
Family Arts & Crafts
‘Tis the season to get stuck in! Our festive arts and crafts sessions are fun for the whole family, so grab a glue stick and lots of glitter, and deck the halls with your very own Christmas decoration.
Under 5s
Mini Bow
Introduce your little one to the skill of archery with our Mini Bow sessions, designed for children aged 2 to 4. Taught by our fully trained coaches, your little ones will learn how to hold and use a plastic bow and foiled arrow, aim at a target and fire.
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.
The Fairground
Inside our Traditional Fairground you'll find rides to suit everyone from tots to thrill-seekers, plus vintage stall games.
Under 5s
Little Stars Fairground
Our Little Stars Fairground is perfect for tots who aren't old enough to ride the big ones just yet.
Up to 14 yrs
Soft Play
Come rain or shine, our indoor soft play area is the perfect place for your little ones to find adventure.
All ages
Festive Pottery Painting
Paint brushes at the ready! Join one of our Festive Pottery Painting sessions and create your very own holiday keepsake.
NEW FOR 2022
Lantern Making
If you are feeling extra creative this Christmas then why not join us in our festive lantern session. A lovely gift for someone this Christmas or even a beautiful addition to the Christmas decor this year. Extra charge of £5 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5+ yrs
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.
8+ yrs
Ninebot Mini Pro Riding Experience
Welcome to the future! Simply step on, lean forward and off you'll go. Available at Bognor Regis and Skegness only. Extra charge of £10 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.
5+ yrs
American Pool
Enjoy a friendly game of American Pool in our vibrant sports bar, Hotshots. Extra charge of £5 per table for 30mins.
Cinema at Skegness
Head to our on-resort cinema for a bit of family time and enjoy a movie. Extra charge, please check the app or on resort.
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.
Tots Exclusive
Dino Rocks
A show packed full of comedy, magic, music and best of all... dinosaurs! Your tot will learn some dino facts and meet the baby dinosaurs who take part in a talent competition where not everything goes to plan. On selected breaks only.
Exclusive to Tots Breaks
Littlemagictrain™
As your children transform themselves into the Littlemagictrain™, adventures are brought to life by illustrations, composed music, movement, story lines and role-play. For ages 0-2 years.
Exclusive to Tots Breaks
Play-Doh™ Kitchen
Shape, squish, squidge and squeeze! Serving up a whole load of fun, our Play-Doh™ Kitchen experience lets budding chefs whip up silly snacks, make-believe meals and pretend desserts.
Tots Disco
For under 5s, your little superstar can dance the (early) night away at the mini disco hosted by our Redcoats.
Messy Play
Little ones are free to explore and make a mess with our Messy Play sessions, designed specifically for tots 5 and under.
More of our breaks
February Half Term
The best way to beat the winter blues? Go on holiday! Join us in February and be among the first to see our new shows for 2023, including The Masked Singer and Jukebox Musicals.
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
Switch off from reality and join us for a fun-filled break over May half term. Fill your week with bottomless breakfast, exclusive live shows and swimming until you’re wrinkly. Sounds good, right?
Summer Holidays
With live shows from incredible headline acts, plus our Big Top Circus, Butlin’s was made for summer. Don’t forget the ice cream!
Find out more about...
Accommodation
Our accommodation has been designed with families in mind, for all kinds of needs and budgets.
Food & Drink
Go for a pre-paid dining plan, or explore a variety of restaurants and grab-and-go options while you're on resort.
Our Resorts
Peek behind the red curtain and discover our three seaside resorts – Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness – and what makes each one special.