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…
How to capture your #RealFamilyMoments
Have you ever looked back through the photos on your phone and wished you’d spent more time living in the moment rather than spending wasted minutes…
We’ve been rallying since the 1930s: Tennis at Butlin’s
As many of us gear up for what’s supposed to be the biggest two days of sport this year, the fast-approaching weekend holds a mixture of…
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…
Butlin’s Heritage: On This Day 11th April 1936
On this day 11th April 1936, Billy Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in Lincolnshire. The resort is still in operation today and has seen…
#80years of Tots
Providing facilities for even the teeniest of tots has always been important to us, ever since Billy recognised that child care facilities were hugely important to…
#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…
British Science Week: Technology
To celebrate British Science Week we want to showcase how science has played an integral part in building our Butlin’s resorts and how Billy’s pioneering spirit brought some…
British Science Week: Mathematics
To celebrate British Science Week we want to showcase how science has played an integral part in building our Butlin’s resorts and how Billy’s pioneering spirit brought some…
British Science Week: Engineering
To celebrate British Science Week we want to showcase how science has played an integral part in building our Butlin’s resorts and how Billy’s pioneering spirit brought some…
Butlin’s Heritage: On This Day 28th January
“Throughout my working life i have never been one to take a holiday, even though i spent some fifty years providing them for others. For if…
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…