GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BREAK
So, you’ve booked your holiday. What next? There’s so much to see and do on a Butlin’s break, and we don’t want you to waste a single second of fun. That’s why it’s now easier than ever to plan and book your experience using our handy app or by visiting Butlins.com/planmyday. Let’s get organised, prepared and, most importantly, excited!
BOOK YOUR ARRIVAL TIME
We know your holiday starts from the moment you arrive, which is why we’re asking you to book your arrival time in advance.
- We'll email the lead booker 14 days before your break with details on how and when to do this.
- You'll be able to select your preferred time or make any amendments to your selection up until 3pm the day before your break starts using our Butlins.com/planmyday tool.
- If on arrival day you’re running late, don’t worry there’s no need to let us know.
- Our team will be there to welcome you as soon as you arrive, ensuring your accommodation is ready for you and your family.
- You won't be able to access your accommodation before the normal published times (3pm or 4pm dependant on your accommodation type or Premier Club early access).
- If you select an arrival time after your accommodation access time, it won't be ready until the time you’ve selected.
- Only the lead booker can book an arrival time, so if you have multiple guests joining you, please let them know the arrival time you have selected for your party.
Booking Shows & Activities
Shows taking place in Centre Stage and Studio 36 are bookable. You'll receive an e-mail 2 weeks before your break starts letting you know when the booking slots for your specific dates have opened*. The lead booker will then be able to book shows and activities for their whole party via the Butlin's app. Shows taking place in Reds on Just for Tots breaks are also bookable.
To ensure full-on fun for everyone, we've put the following booking guidelines in place:
Daytime entertainment
You can pre-book multiple daytime shows, there’s no limit to how many you can see!
Evening entertainment
You can pre-book a maximum of one evening show, running between 6pm and 9:59pm, for each night of your break.
Last-minute availability
If you’d like to see more than just your pre-booked evening shows, check the app from 10am each day of your break for any last-minute availability.
Overlapping activities & shows
You won't be able to pre-book additional shows if they overlap. For example, if you have a show booked for 3pm-4pm, you won't be able to book another show that starts at 3:45pm.
Big Top Circus
You can pre-book and pay for our summer Big Top Circus. Show times will be allocated and communicated prior to your arrival. Your allocated time will appear in the app’s wallet section under ‘My Activities’. This makes it easier for you to plan around your allocation.
Studio 36
Shows in Studio 36 are bookable per person.
Centre Stage
Shows in Centre Stage are bookable per person.
Reds
Shows are freeflow other than on Just for Tots breaks where they bookable per table up until 6th June break where it changes to per person bookings.
Please note: In Studio 36 and Centre Stage, you’ll be sat on a table of up to five guests (this could be with other guests outside of your party) or in theatre-style seating. A table in either venue is not guaranteed.
*If you booked your break in our Holiday Booking shop / Discover Butlins shop between 17th May - 1st November 2021 you have early access to book shows as part of the promotion we were running on resort. You will receive your booking email 16 days before your break starts.
Flexible 'Freeflow'
We know that flexibility is important to you, which is why we’ve introduced even more freeflow options to our entertainment schedule. Not only are Skyline Pavilion shows, the fairground and Splash Waterworld all freeflow, but you can now enjoy our brand-new ‘Night at Reds’ experience without needing to book!
There’s no need to pre-book our freeflow entertainment – just turn up and have fun!
- Our brand-new ‘Night at Reds’ experience (except on Just for Tots breaks, which is still bookable)
- Shows in the Skyline Pavilion
- The Fairground
- Splash Waterworld
To help you plan, we’ve added a brand-new ‘freeflow’ tab in the app, so you can see a full list of what’s on and where.
Top tip: Freeflow entertainment can't be added to your itinerary, but you can set push notification reminders. To see the new 'freeflow' tab, you'll need to download the latest version of our app and have push notifications enabled.
DINEAROUND DINING PLAN
If you've purchased a DineAround dining plan, you'll need to book your dining slots in advance for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can do this via butlins.com/planmyday. We’ll send you an email once you can book.
- The Beachcomber Inn will be open for Breakfast on all breaks, on busier breaks there will be a minimum of two retail restaurants open (The Beachcomber Inn and Ludos / Papa Johns).
- Booking for lunch and dinner is not compulsory but we recommend you do so.
- Time slots are set up in 15-minute blocks, for example: 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm. You'll need to select the time you wish to arrive at the venue.
- Restrictions apply to the number of times any one restaurant may be booked throughout your stay.
- Only the lead booker can book dining reservations for those in their party.
Please see our Food & Beverage section for more information.
Resort Specific ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Don't forget to read our 'Before You Go' guides for your chosen resort. They contain everything you need to know in one handy place!
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Download the Butlin's app
With Butlin’s at your fingertips, you can see what's on during your break and book your shows and activities before you arrive on resort. And, best of all, it means no more standing in line!
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Download the B-Serve app
Got an app-etite? Our B-Serve app allows you to order food and drink straight to your table on resort. Download it in advance so you’re signed in and ready to order when you arrive. Easy!