Was here for a long weekend to see the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival in December 2008. The park and it's attractions weren't open proper, but our little apartment was just great and all the staff were excellent. The grocery store was well stocked, the food vendors were spot on. I'd like to give this place a check in the summer months when all the attractions are open. I'd definitely like to go back for another music festival there. read more

I was there for All Tomorrow's Parties in December 2010. I can't quite understand why anyone would go there if not for ATP, but I guess it's just a matter of taste. Our chalet (generous term) stank of smoke. In fact, weird and usually unpleasant smells were a bit of a running theme for the weekend. The upstairs stage which I think is the only permanent one at Butlins and so presumably where they do their Butlins entertainment the rest of the year, smelt like the carpet had been cleaned using that weird cinema nacho cheese. The site is generally pretty well looked after. The staff were decent. The shops convenient and, though you're not exactly going to get haute cuisine, the restaurants and bar selections were fine. On the plus, they have a pretty amazing (and bank account threatening) range of arcade games, fruit machines, dance machines, air hockey etc. And the swimming pool is great fun, and I challenge anyone not to feel like they're eight again when they launch themselves down the flumes... read more

Wish id got here sooner. Lots to do, lots to see. A stroll along the beach. Counting the rabbits. Playing the machines. Feeding the ducks. Lovely food. Friendly people. read more

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So my sister has this great idea for a girlies weekend, in Butlins of all places for an 80's festival, having grown up in the mid to late eighties I obviously remember it well - who can forget the big hair and dodgy fashion. We booked the superior accommodation which I have to say was very clean and comfortable with a living room area which had a good sized fridge and plenty of storage. Clean towels were delivered every morning. The staff were friendly, efficient and well trained, queues were four deep at the bar in the main stage area when the head-liners were playing, frustrating but understandable. Food not great, Burger King and Pizza hut being the best on offer, however the small town is a 15 minute stroll away where there is a variety of restaurants and you can literally see the beach from the guest services area. The live music was fantastic and we had a lot of fun, didn't try the pool this time round but heard the flumes are great fun - next time........ read more