Happy 119th Birthday, Sir Billy!
Today marks the 119th birthday of our founder Sir Billy Butlin, and what better way to celebrate this remarkable man’s life than by looking back over…
We’ve always been entertainers at heart, here at Butlin’s
From the original Butlin’s beauty competitions and tub racing, to today’s incredible live acts, we’ve come a long way in providing entertainment the whole family will…
The Nation’s Host: Butlin’s official history book
As you’re all aware, Butlin’s celebrated its 80th birthday this year (and if you’re not aware, catch up on the goss and read about it here!).…
We went time travelling with our Head of Archive…
“Butlin’s history is the closest you’ll get to ‘time travel’; embracing the social history of this Great British Seaside Holiday.” As our official history book waits…
Happy snapping – it’s World Photo Day!
It’s the 19th August which means its World Photo Day! Today marks the annual celebration of our passion for photography and that glorious piece of technology…
#onthisday: The Queen visits Butlin’s
On this day, 9th August 1963, the sun is shining and Butlin’s Pwllheli has a visit from two very surprising VIPs. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II…
British Flower Week: the flower of our heritage
Let’s forget about the Euros for just one minute (please!) and focus our attention on the beauty of nature. Monday marked the beginning of the annual…
#80years of Butlin’s
Delighting Families since 1936 Eighty years ago Billy Butlin changed the face of British holidays. His aim was to make the British seaside break accessible to…
Butlin’s Heritage: Happy Valentine’s Day
A Valentine’s love story from Butlin’s… Prior to the outbreak of World War II Billy Butlin had just opened his first two camps; Skegness and Clacton…
Butlin’s Heritage: A magical family Christmas
During the 1960’s it was becoming very fashionable to take a winter holiday and it was increasingly common for people to go away over Christmas. Although…
Butlin’s Heritage: Billy Butlin before the Holiday Camps
When you think of Billy Butlin you automatically think of him and his holiday camps which sprung up all across the UK between the 1930s and…
Butlin’s Heritage: On This Day 11th November
On this day, the 11th November 1918, a 19 year old Billy Butlin was stationed just outside of Mons Belgium where he was serving in WW1.…
Butlin’s Heritage: Different breaks for different families
Right from the start we have always valued our guest’s feedback. Billy pioneered this idea; he would often be seen strolling around the camps chatting to…
Butlin’s Heritage: Billy’s Accommodation Inspiration
Billy’s idea for the holiday camp came to him during a stay at Barry Island in the early 1920s. It was here that he saw how…