ACTIVITIES
Junior Ranger
Free Kids Clubs
Splash Waterworld
Funfair
Zoolab
Pop Academy
DJ Academy
Hotshots
Puppet Castle
Play areas
Go-karting
Billy Bear
Bob the Builder shows
SHOWS
One Big Night
Pantomimes
Superslam Wrestling
The Gunge
Skyline Gang
Rentaghost
Brazilian Sunshine Tour
Chartbusters
EXCLUSIVES
Spa
Quasar
Coca-Cola Downloads Room
Please Note: All the information contained within this page is meant as a guide only to give you an idea of what is on offer at Butlins, Skegness.
There is far too much to mention so it is recommended that you also visit the main Butlins website www.butlinsonline.co.uk if you wish to see more of what will be happening during your stay.
Some activities are weather permitting & some may carry an extra charge
Everything listed here is subject to change at the discretion of Butlins
NEW FOR 2007:
Jetix Action Heros - see them fly, fight & conquer evil in a brand new show (from 18th June).
Angelina Ballerina - she will be on the resort all year so keep your eyes peeled & have your photo taken with her.
And of course there is the usual favourites:
One Big Night - The ultimate variety experience! Featuring illusions, acrobatics, Butlins Stomp and a chance to win big prizes! May to October.
Summer panto
Billy’s Summer Party - Meet Billy Bear and get in the party mood!
The ‘Gunge’ - Take the plunge and get into a sticky mess in our very own gungetastic gameshow. Great prizes to be won too!
Butlins Super Slam Wrestling - Get ready to rumble as our muscle-bound heroes slug it out for the champion’s crown.
The Redcoat Show - Our very own Redcoats will be in full swing!
Character Explosion - Meet your favourite Butlins characters, including Bob the Builder, Billy Bear, Fireman Sam, Pingu, Jingle Jester, Dino and Darwin.
Puppet Castle - Billy in The Haunted House.
Casino Night - Take your chances but don’t risk a penny — it’s all pretend money.
During the school holidays there’s even more going on, including:
Hard Drive - an aerial spectacular, exclusive to Butlins. Features two feuding families, the Neons and the Nomads.
Milkshake Live! - Meet some of your favourite characters and join in the fun with songs, stories, dancing and a whole lot more!
Rentaghost - Joe Pasquale’s spooktacular musical is so funny it’s scary!
X Factor - See some of the most memorable acts, both good and bad! July and August.
Live Karaoke - blast out your favourite songs with backing from a live band.
Remember When? - Step back in time (and win prizes galore) with our decade-hopping music show.
Street Circus - Jugglers, mime artists, Diablo stunts, stilt walkers and unicyclists — take a walk on the wild side. Don’t miss the 10ft Titan Robot!
Team Extreme - Hear your jaw dropping on the floor as our expert team perform their skateboarding, in-line skating and BMX displays. Have a go yourself and win a prize (August).
Pop Spot - See the freshest, coolest bands in pop strut their stuff
The Skyline Gang - See your favourite Butlins characters as never before with our all-singing and all-dancing team.
Junior POP Academy - Become the next Jamelia or McFly. Learn how to be a pop star and then perform live. You’ll even get your song on DVD at the end of it. (charges apply)
Billy’s Birthday Party - Join in the fun as Billy celebrates his birthday.
Junk Funk - The Skyline Gang perform with musical instruments made entirely of scrap materials.
Also...
For adults there’s 'Skills for Life' - a chance to brush up on your IT skills or even gain a qualification during your holiday!
The Coca-Cola Downloads Room – exclusive to Skegness. You can surf the web or burn a CD with all your favourite tracks and then boogie on down at Butlins!
Keep your eyes peeled for the 'Titan Robot' – he’s 10ft tall but you never know when you might bump into him!
Sporting Facilities
Splash - Indoor sub-tropical waterworld & the outside pool & sunbathing area
ABC Cinema - Showing some of the latest movies (check boards for times etc)
Quasar Laser Arena
Swirling smoke, flashing lights, strange sounds — and enemies everywhere, using state-of-the-art lazer packs and phasors, you can stalk your foe in our multi-level arena. Use stealth, cunning and skill to score points and destroy your opponents’ bases.
It’s ideal for players of all ages, birthday parties, families and youth groups. Everyone has a pre-game briefing and supervised kitting up session. Marshals are posted throughout the arena to make sure everyone plays by the rules and to help players.
Open daily from 10am - this facility costs extra at £3 per person per game.
Funfair
All the fairground classics including white-knuckle rides, dodgems, the carousel & go-karts (these cost £4 per kart).
For younger kids there are plenty of rides, including spinning in a giant tea cup, driving toy cars and flying the planes on the merry-go-round.
And if it’s a flutter you’re after, there are hundreds of prizes to be won on the grab-a-fluffy-toy machines, the coconut shy and the air rifle target range.
Please note that height restrictions do apply on some rides
Thers also crazy golf - open 10am to 8pm daily, the 'Old Fruit Shoot Mine' adventure play fort - open 10am to 5.45pm daily & bingo.
Funworks amusement arcade - open daily 9am to midnight
Family Play Arena - featuring giant snakes & ladders, giant chess, giant draughts, swings, slides & inflatables - open 10am to 8pm
Fun for tiny tots (0 - 5 yrs)
For children under five Butlins offer a programme of events that will keep them occupied for days.
Bob the Builder has his very own yard (exclusive to Butlins) where Bob and his team are starring in two mini Bob adventures every day for fun & informative adventures along with rides aimed at the under 5's.
There is also the chance to meet Bob, Wendy, Pilchard and Spud (with photo opportunities). Bob and his team also make character appearances at the Kids Clubs.
There's also plenty of fun to be had with Billy the Bear:
Disco, Billy’s Mini Adventures (his very own show!), Photos Walk, Picnic Party (fun & games for everyone)
The Skyline also hosts puppet castle shows and has a children’s playground for them to let off steam. Parent and toddler activity sessions are available for some all-important bonding with stories, painting, toys, fancy dress and music.
In Splash Waterworld there’s a special children’s shallow play area for those still using water wings and also parent and toddler swimming sessions to get them active right from the word go. Baby-changing facilities make your life a lot easier too
Don't forget there's the nursey on hand to give parents a couple of hours to themselves.
Pre - teens
Facilities such as the wet’n’wild Splash Waterworld, the multi-sports court, trampolining and crazy golf, outdoor adventure playground, indoor soft play area, puppet castle shows and the Skyline Gang street theatre shows offer up fun and games all day every day for both kids and parents.
Our brilliant Kids Clubs also offers loads of free activities for your younger children. They can take part in parachute games, painting classes, circus workshops, stage school, model making, football coaching and musical games. Plus there are plenty of board games and our cinema with great kiddies’ films.
A parent or guardian must supervise kids aged 8 and under, so get ready to have some fun yourselves
Teens
For those with a creative flair there are stage school classes, film-making short courses, a special DJ skills workshop, Pop Academy and lessons in TV presenting.
There's a dedicated chill out area for them to hang out in, away from their younger brothers and sisters. But, for the ultimate in chill-out & pampering, the evening session for teenage girls in the Spa is a must. With full use of all spa facilities, as well as make-up tips and a make-over, it's a real treat and amazing value at just £10!
Also in the evenings there are club nights in The Zone and a special weekly Ibiza night, with the resident DJ playing all hottest dance tunes.
SUN & MOON PUB
Traditional pub serving food all day every day
SKYLINE CAFE
Open from 8.30am every day serving snacks such as fresh sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes & pastries.
FINNINGANS
A traditional fish & chip shop, also serving kebabs from 8pm every evening
BURGER KING
Everything you expect to find in a fast food burger bar
PAPA JOHNS
Serving pizza, pasta, salad & not forgetting the fruit factory for fresh fruit & ice-cream. There is an 'Eat As Much As You Like' buffet lunch available from 12 noon until 3pm with a take-away service operating from 11.30am until late.
THE FRONT ROOM (Age 14 years & over)
A fresh, modern continental style cafe serving Costa coffee, pastries, muffins, speciality sandwiches, marinated foods served in tortilla wraps & real Indian curry.
THE YACHT CLUB
Set in 'yacht club' style surroundings & serving breakfast from 8am to 11am, buffet style evening meals (opening times may vary) & 3 course lunch on Saturday & Sunday from 12.30pm to 3pm.
CENTRE STAGE & REDS
Butlins two live entertainment venues (Reds being a no smoking venue) hosting the varied events which change daily from Super Slam Wrestling early afternoon to Tots Disco early evening, family gameshows, pantomines, live music & comedy acts - the list is endless - you will receive a guide when you arrive telling you the whole weeks itinery in all the Butlins venues. Don't forget to check out their special offers on drinks.
BAR ROSSO
Set inside the Skyline Pavillion serving cocktails, wines & beer with special offers dailiy.
GREEN BAIZE
Hosting snooker, pool & table tennis with its own licensed bar. Open from 10am
SUN & MOON PUB
A traditional pub that also screens selected live sport.
JAKS
Butlins very own nightclub. A late night adult only party venue with everything you expect from a nightclub - drinks promotion & games etc.
HOTSHOTS
A sports themed bar hosting ten-pin bowling, American pool & a big screen to watch live sports.
THE FRONT ROOM
Serving costa coffee, ice-cold drinks & cocktails in contemporary surroundings.
CRAZY HORSE SALOON (through the tunnel into the caravan site)
Hosting family entertainment with Redcoat party dances, fun & games including karaoke & cash bingo.
EVERYDAYS - Supermarket for all your essential items
TREASURES - Gift store for all your holiday souvenirs
KODAK PHOTO SHOP - Get your holiday photos developed here
TOYBOX - Kiddie heaven
THE SPA - Selling Virgin Vie Cosmetics
JOKERS - Joke shop
MEGA TREATS - Sweets & ice-cream
THE OUTLET STORE - Retail shopping experience
NEWS BREAK - Newsagent
EUPHORIA - Hair & Beauty
LADBROKES - Have a flutter
LOOK COOL - Temporary tattoos and face painting
LOST PROPERTY - Located inside the Skyline Pavillion open from 9am - 12 noon & 2pm - 5pm
HIRE CENTRE - Offering a variety of equipment for hire open 8.30am - 8pm Monday & Friday, 9am - 6pm all other days
LEFT LUGGAGE - Open Saturdays 9am - 5pm
LAUNDERETTE - Open daily from 9am - 9pm
NURSERY - Fully supervised with first session free, open 10am - 12 noon & 2pm - 4pm (cost £3.50 per session)
Billy's Pottery Studio
Cash point
Guest Services