The Butlin’s Ballroom is back at Goodwood Revival!
Every year the Goodwood Estate holds the Goodwood Revival, an amazing 3-day event celebrating our countries great heritage and all things vintage, and we couldn’t be…
Every year the Goodwood Estate holds the Goodwood Revival, an amazing 3-day event celebrating our countries great heritage and all things vintage, and we couldn’t be…
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…
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…
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!).…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…