William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think of as the heyday of Butlin’s and the British holiday camp William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think … Read more
British families planning an Easter staycation are facing soaring prices of rental cottages with some coming in at three times higher than a fortnight earlier. Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins have all hiked their prices for Easter as they plan to reopen in March despite concerns that the national lockdown will still be in place. … Read more
Butlin’s will shut down two of its holiday resorts in an effort to keep its staff and guests safe and reduce the spread of coronavirus as more areas are plunged into the strictest Tier 3 restrictions. The holiday firm confirmed that its resorts in Bognor Regis, west Sussex, and Minehead in Somerset, will close from … Read more
Butlin’s records four cases of Covid-19 among workers at one venue as staff fear visitors are being put at risk while the resort stays open A worker at Skegness said they feared safety of employees was being put at risk But Butlin’s said all venues have been subject to ‘robust and frequent’ cleaning The resort … Read more
Holiday firm Butlin’s warns staff ‘1,000 jobs are at risk of being axed when furlough scheme ends in October’ Holiday firm Butlin’s is currently operating at half of its usual capacity They said they haven’t made a decision about workers on the furlough scheme Furlough scheme is due to end on October 31 and Government … Read more
Stacey Solomon screams on a zip wire as she enjoys an action-packed family holiday to Butlin’s with boyfriend Joe Swash and her children By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 21:32 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 21:32 BST, 25 August 2020 She has been documenting her lockdown experiences with her adorable young family. And Stacey … Read more
Incredible vintage photos dating back to the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s and lounging in the sun as they enjoy the best seaside hotspots. The nostalgia-inducing images were recently unearthed in TopFoto’s digital archives and capture a fleet of women cycling down Clacton-on-Sea’s promenade on novelty tandem bikes. The snaps also include a … Read more
Butlin’s has officially opened a new £40million swimming pool at its Bognor Regis resort, which boasts a 24ft-tall helter-skelter ride, a wave pool and multi-coloured beach huts. The 6,300-square-metre (68,000 square feet) pool, called Splash, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and has been filled with over 600,000 litres of water and decorated with more … Read more
A week in Butlin’s was a very big deal – something families looked forward to all year From glamorous grannies to funky chickens, a summer holiday at Butlin’s was the height of sophistication back in the day. And for the staff, the chance to wear that iconic jacket was often life-changing, as former Redcoats reveal … Read more
Back to the future for holidays? Photographs from Butlin’s hey-day reveal Britons enjoying glamorous granny and knobbly knees competition just as millions are told there will be no breaks abroad this year Photographer Barry Lewis captures British holidaymakers at Skegness Butlin’s holiday camp in summer 1982 Images included ‘Knobbly Knees’ competitions and Redcoat entertainers in … Read more