Learning Adventures
For school groups with pupils aged 8-13 years
We've hosted school residential groups for over 50 years, continuing the ethos set by our founder Sir Billy Butlin, who believed that all children should be able to experience the fun of the British seaside.
Today, school groups can take advantage of the full range of high quality facilities, accommodation and dining at our Minehead and Skegness resorts, enjoying a unique combination of learning and fun designed to be straightforward for teachers and appealing to parents.
Pupils will leave with new skills, special memories and for some, their very first experience of visiting the seaside.
Our programmes are suitable for pupils aged 8-13 years and are tailored to suit your school's learning objectives in a fun, Butlin's way.
Today, school groups can take advantage of the full range of high quality facilities, accommodation and dining at our Minehead and Skegness resorts, enjoying a unique combination of learning and fun designed to be straightforward for teachers and appealing to parents.
Pupils will leave with new skills, special memories and for some, their very first experience of visiting the seaside.
Our programmes are suitable for pupils aged 8-13 years and are tailored to suit your school's learning objectives in a fun, Butlin's way.
Bognor Regis
Our resort in the traditional seaside town of Bognor Regis, West Sussex, borders the South Downs National Park, next a lovely sand and shingle beach. It's home to our incredible brand new pool and wonderful live shows.
Minehead
Find us in the serene seaside town of Minehead where our resort is nestled in the beautiful hilly moors of Exmoor in Somerset. Neighbouring a gorgeous golden sandy beach, we have a Traditional Fairground and pool both pupils and teachers will love.
Skegness
Find us in the traditional seaside town of Skegness, Lincolnshire, with a beautiful Blue Flag sandy beach on our doorstep. As Billy Butlin's first resort, you'll feel the true charm of being beside the sea with a fairground and pool to enjoy, too.
A place to stay
You'll stay in two and three bedroom Silver Rooms that are bright, airy and come equipped with bed linen, en-suite facilities and central heating. All rooms are located together in the same village.
Food and Drink
You'll eat in our buffet-style restaurants for breakfast and dinner, offering a huge variety of tasty, quality food so even the fussiest of eaters will be satisfied!
Activity Sessions
We can design a flexible programme to meet the needs of your group containing four, one-and-a-half hour sessions each day with different activities to keep everyone engaged, including:
- Adventure Golf, archery and fencing
- High ropes and climbing wall
- The pool and fairground
- Field games and a sports day
- Cinema and disco
Learning Outcomes
Our activities are designed to support and encourage positive attitudes, awareness of others, mental development, motivation, behaviour, well-being, physical activity, social development, confidence and responsibility.
The learning outcomes and benefits include:
- Working effectively in a team, supporting each other and recognising achievements
- Demonstrating the ability to listen, to understand and act on instructions
- Developing new skills and improving physical techniques that enhances knowledge of the outdoor environment
- Using new equipment and gaining an understanding of its purpose and aim
- Exploring new environments and gaining an understanding of what they consist of
- Taking on new challenges and achieving goals
Our Team & Safety
All activities are led by our experienced and qualified team; all of our instructors hold the National Governing Body Awards as a minimum qualification and are DBS checked. They will work hard to support your group and encourage each child to be the best they can be.
We work closely with experts to ensure we are fully compliant with all health and safety regulations, and our resorts have manned entrances, exits and a fully qualified health and safety team on site at all times.
Our operating standards contain summaries of our Safety Management Systems and procedures with regard to all the courses and activities operated through our centres. These have been designed to ensure that we meet all legal requirements and detail clearly the operating and health and safety standards, which must be met to meet our high standards, requirements and ensure consistency. But this isn’t just a box ticking exercise, most importantly they are designed to keep people safe.
Our Safety Management Systems are regularly monitored and reviewed using experienced teams and experts from within the education and outdoor industry. Should you require any further information on our operating procedures, standards or our safety management please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 246 1826.
We work closely with experts to ensure we are fully compliant with all health and safety regulations, and our resorts have manned entrances, exits and a fully qualified health and safety team on site at all times.
Our operating standards contain summaries of our Safety Management Systems and procedures with regard to all the courses and activities operated through our centres. These have been designed to ensure that we meet all legal requirements and detail clearly the operating and health and safety standards, which must be met to meet our high standards, requirements and ensure consistency. But this isn’t just a box ticking exercise, most importantly they are designed to keep people safe.
Our Safety Management Systems are regularly monitored and reviewed using experienced teams and experts from within the education and outdoor industry. Should you require any further information on our operating procedures, standards or our safety management please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 246 1826.
Enquire Now
Butlin's work with COGO, the specialists in group and educational travel. If you're interested in discussing how Butlin's could help with your school residential, please email COGO at primary@cogotravel.co.uk, or call us on 01273 020 506 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).