SKEGNESS FAIRGROUND

Roam up and down the long stretch of our resort where the Skegness Fairground is located. Complete with rides for all ages, a trampoline and game stalls. You certainly won't waste a minute of your break having fun here with the whole family.

  • Open on all breaks
  • Included in the price of your break
  • No need to book, just turn up!
  • Suitable for all ages (all children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Restrictions apply - please find the details below

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ORBITER

Ready to reach new heights? Get a bird’s-eye view of the resort as you’re lifted to the top of this 15-metre tower before experiencing a series of ‘bounce and drop’ sequences. As you plunge back down, the tower lights up.

ECLIPSE

Discover Eclipse, the first of its kind in the UK! Intrepid riders are seated back-to-back while two arms intertwine for a thrilling, gravity-driven experience. See your legs dangle below as you’re lifted into the air.

SANTA FE EXPRESS - NOW OPEN

All aboard! Embark on an exciting journey on board the Santa Fe Express. Inspired by our archives, this classic train ride features a locomotive and four covered carriages, offering a gentle experience for all ages.

SUPER SWING

Feel the rush as you swoop 27 degrees on this larger-than-life swing, with exciting acceleration and illumination. Perfect for tots through to teens, this stomach-floating ride is sure to be a new family favourite!

TREATS - NOW OPEN

Come along to our new TREATS kiosk for all of your fairground favourites - fresh doughnuts, ice cream, hot dogs and of course, candy floss! Why not treat yourself to one of our Slush Mountains or doughnut sundaes. 

ALL RIDES & REQUIREMENTS

  • See the Butlin's app or your Entertainment Guide for the latest information and opening hours
  • Children under 8yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult 18yrs or over at all times (if the parent, then 16yrs+) at a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children
  • Ride requirements apply, please see information below for details

 

Butlin's will endeavour to ensure that as many rides and attractions as possible are available for your enjoyment. We may however, without prior notice and without refund or compensation, change the operating hours of the resort, close or cancel any ride or attraction due to inclement weather, technical reasons or circumstances beyond our control.

Rides
Description
Restrictions
Orbiter
Ready to reach new heights? Riders are lifted to the top of the 15-metre tower before experiencing a series of ‘bounce and drop’ sequences.
If you're over 105cm you can ride unaccompanied
if you're under 105cm you are too small to ride
NO loose footwear, CAN remove. No sliders/flipflops - may leave shoes on platform.
Eclipse
The first of its kind in the UK! Riders are seated back-to-back while two arms intertwine for a thrilling, gravity-driven experience.
If you're over 120cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're 105-120cm, you can ride with a responsible adult over 16
No footwear restrictions, any shoes can be worn.
Santa Fe Express
All aboard! A family favourite, this classic train ride is inspired by our archives and offers a gentle experience for all ages.
If you're 100cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're under 100cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Super Swing
Feel the rush as you swoop 27 degrees on this larger-than-life swing, with exciting acceleration and illumination.
If you're over 90cm, you can ride unaccompanied, if you're over 185cm you are too tall to ride
If you're 79-90cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16
CLOSED toe, CANNOT remove. No sliders, flipflops, sandals etc - must keep shoes on.
Carousel
Jump on a horse or carriage and whirl around on our classic carousel.
If you're 129cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
Horse: If you're between 91-129cm you can ride with a responsible person over 16
Carriage: If you're under 129cm you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Chairoplane
Take your swing seat and whirl round on our vintage-style swinger.
If you're 110cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
CLOSED toe, CANNOT remove. No sliders, flipflops, sandals etc - must keep shoes on.
Trabant
You'll find yourself in a spin after riding the Trabant.
If you're 137cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 91cm-137cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16.
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Paratrooper
Whirl around on an umbrella until you get see a bird's-eye view of the resort.
If you're 137cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 91- 137cm you can ride with a responsible person over 16
CLOSED toe, CANNOT remove. No sliders, flipflops, sandals etc - must keep shoes on.
Rockin' Tug
Rockin’ Tug remains closed until further notice
If you're 132cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 91 - 132cm you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Waltzer
Watch everything whizz by as you speed round.
If you're 140cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 120-140cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Dodgems
Belt up, take the wheel and zip around the track, trying to dodge your fellow drivers.
If you're 137cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 109-137cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.
Go-Karts
Adults and children can fly through the straights and whizz around the hairpin on our custom racetracks.
A thrilling choice for the whole family to enjoy.
If you're 140cm or over, you can ride unaccompanied
If you're between 105.5-132cm, you can ride with a responsible person over 16
No footwear restrictions. Any shoes can be worn.

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