We got another "cheesy" mention on XFactor... wish they'd stop doing that! Butlins entertainment is not cheesy, wish they'd stop making it out to be!
(JK)
(JK)
Sunday 29 September 2013
Happy Birthday Billy!
Happy Birthday Sir Billy. Here at Butlins:TheBlog we all thought the only real way to celebrate was with a cake!
114 years ago today, a baby was born, little did the parents of this little baby know, it would become the founder of a holiday revolution, British institution, and millions of happy memories.
114 years ago today, a baby was born, little did the parents of this little baby know, it would become the founder of a holiday revolution, British institution, and millions of happy memories.
(JK)
Happy Birthday Billy!
Happy Birthday Sir Billy! Although you're not with us, Butlins still lives on. Of only you were here to see it. Just think. 114 years ago, Butlins wouldn't have existed, but then you came along, and, in your great lifetime, built Butlins! You'll always be missed, but never forgotten! (JK)
Photo from the official Butlins Facebook page, we do not own the image.
RIP SIR BILLY, YOU'RE WITH ALL OF THE OTHER GOOD PEOPLE NOW.
Thursday 26 September 2013
Who wants to own a holiday resort?
Hey! Thanks for looking at our last post! We all know at some point you've probably dreamed of owning a holiday resort... So now you can! www.seacamp.co.nr is our holiday resort, and, we're starting a cooperative! Initially members pay £10, and each year there after, once we have funded the resort, after the first year of operating, we'll buy it back from you, or you can continue to own it! Simple as! If you'd like to join, inbox us!
Tuesday 24 September 2013
DISCOUNT: 2014 Breaks discount code :)
Hey, we love you, and you love us (hopefully). We came across a discount code for 2014 holidays, see it now!
(JK)
2014 Price Guarantee
Hey!
Have you heard the good news? If you book a 2014 break before 1st October 2013 and if you happen to see it cheaper, Butlins will refund the difference. All you have to do is call their uber helpful team!
Have you heard the good news? If you book a 2014 break before 1st October 2013 and if you happen to see it cheaper, Butlins will refund the difference. All you have to do is call their uber helpful team!
(JK)
2014 Butlins Brochure!
Hooray!
The Butlins 2014 brochure is released next month!
Are you as excited as we are?
(JK)
The Butlins 2014 brochure is released next month!
Are you as excited as we are?
(JK)
Sunday 22 September 2013
INTERVIEW: We asked Just Jessie (Karen Tomlinson) some star questions!
Karen Tomlinson is a super talented Jessie J tribute act. She's been performing at all 3 Butlins resorts this year, and she's loved it! We asked her a few questions, so we could share all of the inside gossip about her act, and what she does!
How long have you been doing your act?
Karen told us that she started practising her act last August, but she officially started in January this year. She's come on such a long way. In that short time, only 9 months, she's been performing at all three of your favourite Butlins resorts!
What is it like performing at Butlins, and what is life like there?
There's no better way to explain Karen's response than to tell you it;
As you'd imagine, any crowd at Butlins is amazing, but Karen told us that this year, it's been close, but it's definitely between Bognor Regis and Minehead (sorry Skegness).
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Karen sadly didn't go on holiday to Butlins as a child. That doesn't mean she didn't have holidays, she went to Feather's Holiday Camp, Whitley Bay (Not far from where I live, Darlington). It's amazing that Karen is performing at Butlins, because that means she went to an amazing holiday camp as a child, and is now performing (wow) at Butlins! We must add that Karen did in fact visit Skegness for the day when she was 4! Loving from a young age...
Basically, we think Karen is a super talented, amazing, singer, actress, and tribute act. If we've intrigued you, visit her website here! You can also email Karen here here.
How long have you been doing your act?
Karen told us that she started practising her act last August, but she officially started in January this year. She's come on such a long way. In that short time, only 9 months, she's been performing at all three of your favourite Butlins resorts!
What is it like performing at Butlins, and what is life like there?
There's no better way to explain Karen's response than to tell you it;
I love performing at Butlins. Not many places have live bands any more, in fact, the 3 fantastic Butlins resorts are the only venues that use live bands! The technical side of it is so professional, and the audiences are FIERCE!!!Which resort has given the best crowd?
As you'd imagine, any crowd at Butlins is amazing, but Karen told us that this year, it's been close, but it's definitely between Bognor Regis and Minehead (sorry Skegness).
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Hopefully still singing and loving it! I can't imagine ever doing anything else, NOT IN A MILLION YEARS!!!Did you holiday at Butlins as a child, and if not, where did you go?
Karen sadly didn't go on holiday to Butlins as a child. That doesn't mean she didn't have holidays, she went to Feather's Holiday Camp, Whitley Bay (Not far from where I live, Darlington). It's amazing that Karen is performing at Butlins, because that means she went to an amazing holiday camp as a child, and is now performing (wow) at Butlins! We must add that Karen did in fact visit Skegness for the day when she was 4! Loving from a young age...
Basically, we think Karen is a super talented, amazing, singer, actress, and tribute act. If we've intrigued you, visit her website here! You can also email Karen here here.
Friday 20 September 2013
Let's all go to Butlins!
Butlins Skegness is amazing.
Sir Billy Butlin had the right idea back in 1936 when he opened up his first resort on a field in Ingoldmells, which you now know today as Butlins Skegness.
The anticipation of going along Roman Bank from the station, motorway, or wherever you come from never wears out. Things that signify that you're near Butlins for me are; The Lincolnshire Cooperative shop, the caravan parks, and, you guessed it, the Skyline Pavilion! It just all piles in to the excitement bag. If you don't get excited near Roman Bank then you can't be human (but I'm sure animals, and, aliens, are just as excited).
If you arrive at Skegness by train like me, then you'll probably know how exciting it is getting off the train and seeing all of the buses marked via Butlins, or Butlins. The first thing on my mind is usually LETS GET THERE! The bus driver knows you're excited when you are waiting for him to open the doors, at the bus station which is conveniently situated so close to the station they may as well be hugging. Everyone is slotted into the bus like sardines in a can, luggage is at the front, people at the back, children on the roof. (Note to guardians, only put children on the roof of the bus at the drivers discretion, it's usually the naughty ones). Of course you know I mean on an open - top bus. When you're up there, Skegness certainly is bracing! It's pretty amazing being whizzed around the Vegas of the North, seeing all of the people, amusements, bingo, ice creams - and Seagulls. My goodness. If there was ever an annoying bird competition, the Seagull would win, hands down.
It's funny when you arrive at Butlins, or 10 miles away. If you get some busses, they stop about two minutes away, and not inside the resort, but, honestly, with luggage, it may as well be blooming Timbuktu.
That area has a certain smell about it. It's nothing common, but it's identifiable to there. In the background you can hear very distinctive sounds. Whirring of the rides, balls banging on the Donky Derby, and "one and four, fourteen" Why they insist on blasting out the bingo on a loudspeaker outside the main entrance, I'll never know. The thing is, it's perfectly audible outside of the resort! I do, however, feel a certain amount for the man who does that. His voice is constantly on show, he's always calling bingo, and, let's be honest, he must be bored!
It's great though, upon arrival I take my luggage to left luggage, get a ticket, and go grab some lunch. It's almost certainly gonna be a Burger King. It's not cheap, it's not healthy, but my goodness, it's nice. I'm not a fan of this royalty, but at Butlins, it just seems to taste better. It's probably the air accumulated around it from the Skyline. Candy Floss (cotton candy for you across the pond), hot dogs, and coffee. Doesn't sound appealing, trust me, it's like heaven. Oh, that, and the background "audio". "Come on... join in, join in... the Little Big Club!".
Next it's off to waste a bit of time. Check in comes so quick though, because time flies when you're having fun! If you're staying in a standard apartment, I feel you're pain. Left luggage is at THE OTHER END of the resort to check - in. I hear you say, "Get a luggage trolley!". No. Can you seriously see one of those things and not instantly get on it? I just scoot along on them... Yep, it's dangerous, and yep, I've ran over 45, make that 50 people by doing this, but still, it's fun. When you've traipsed through the maze of Ocean Point, and finally got to where you're staying, it's like moving house, with the exception of checking for cobwebs and faults. I'm positive some people go on holiday to write reviews on TripAdvisor (they do!).
Unpack, coffee, turn on the TV, and take turns to shower, off for tea (or cook it) and then to see some shows. That's generally how the first night goes, unless you stay in.
You all know how the rest is. Unless you've never been to Butlins before. To find out all of the details (in a normal perspective, not my warped one) click here to visit the Butlins website!
(JK)
Hey, that's ours!
Here at Butlins:TheBlog we respect the rights of Bourne Leisure and it's companies.
Due to recent communication with Butlins about our merchandise, they informed us that we couldn't use the Sir Billy image (in our logo) on our merchandise. You'll have seen in on most things to do with us. We've decided to phase this out. We're not changing our logo dramatically, we're just removing the image from it.
We would, however, like to add that the name Butlins:TheBlog belongs to us, and is not the property of anyone but. This name will shortly be registered to us :)
(JK)
Due to recent communication with Butlins about our merchandise, they informed us that we couldn't use the Sir Billy image (in our logo) on our merchandise. You'll have seen in on most things to do with us. We've decided to phase this out. We're not changing our logo dramatically, we're just removing the image from it.
We would, however, like to add that the name Butlins:TheBlog belongs to us, and is not the property of anyone but. This name will shortly be registered to us :)
(JK)
Sunday 15 September 2013
CoastTV
CoastTV is a new TV service brought to you by Butlins:TheBlog. It shows all of our favourite seaside inspired TV shows!
Click here to watch it, or if you're not on the app, click "CoastTV" on the menu.
(JK)
Butlins:ThePodcast RELEASED TONIGHT!
BUTLINS:THEPODCAST RELEASED TONIGHT ON BUTLINS:THEBLOG WWW.BUTLINSTHEBLOG.CO.NR
Watch Butlins:ThePodcast here tonight! Click on the "Podcast" tab, or click here if you're using the app. (Please remember your network provider may charge more for streaming, and be aware of data limits.)
(JK)
Sun Holidays Help Forum by Butlins:TheBlog
We've been working on a forum. It's been set up to help you book your perfect Sun £9.50 or £15 holiday!
Visit the forum here!
(JK)
Visit the forum here!
(JK)
Tuesday 10 September 2013
Sunday 8 September 2013
New year, new Butlins!
New Firehouse Grill and Butlins:TheStore at Skegness in 2014. Minehead is getting a fair, Bognor got one this year, do we see a pattern going here for 2015? I hope so!
Check out more here!
(JK)
Check out more here!
(JK)
We've changed alot today!
One of our changes has been our Merch store! Just click merch above to see our new merch store :)
(JK)
(JK)
Butlins:ThePodcast
We've singed an agreement with a group wanting to make a Butlins podcast. Together, we've agreed on Butlins:ThePodcast. Thomas and Ben have plans to start Butlins:ThePodcast, under the Butlins:TheBlog brand. We'll be hosting, and taking part in the blog, and it will be exclusively available at Butlins:TheBlog. You can view the agreement here :)
Welcome to the Butlins:TheBlog team Thomas and Ben!
Welcome to the Butlins:TheBlog team Thomas and Ben!
Fancy some free money?
Would you like some free money? Who wouldn't!
Join our affiliate scheme now! You can earn 5p per person you refer to our blog, paid in £1 amounts. We can even pay you in cash...
All you have to do is distribute our cards :)
Email us here to begin! (email link)
(JK & CL)
Join our affiliate scheme now! You can earn 5p per person you refer to our blog, paid in £1 amounts. We can even pay you in cash...
All you have to do is distribute our cards :)
Email us here to begin! (email link)
(JK & CL)
A2ZBed Paper
We've been mentioned in A2ZBed's paper! See the mention here.
It's about our tweet from last night promoting our affiliate scheme!
(JK)
It's about our tweet from last night promoting our affiliate scheme!
(JK)
Saturday 7 September 2013
Affiliates!
Who wants to be a Butlins:TheBlog affiliate? All you need to do is hand out cards and for every confirmed visitor we'll give you 5p! This is paid out when it reaches £1. It costs you nothing to set up, and, we'll even pay in cash if you wish! (Jake)
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Developments!
A little birdy (CL, so not really a bird) told me that there's some changes in the back for Skegness and Minehead!
Firstly, I present to you... Firehouse Grill at Skegness! Yup! That's right! Somewhere between The Sun & Moon and Bob's Yard a building will "pop up" and fill up your tums! But that's not all; Butlins:TheStore will spring in to the scene at Skegness too! (Any hints why we called our blog Butlins:TheBlog?). We've not got a confirmed date of when all of this will happen yet, but you heard it first at Butlins:TheBlog!
Last, but not least (unless you're an avid Skegness fan like me), Minehead is getting a new fair... That seems "fair" after Bognor's hotels and Skegness' Splash!
Now that filled up your Butlins gossip didn't it!
(JK)
Could it be here where the new build is? We're yet to find out!
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