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On this page you will find information on access to shows and how this works as a guest of a private caravan owner, pre-booking of shows is NOT possible for caravan owner guests unfortunately, nor is pre-booking of activities, however, with activities you can book those (subject to availability of course) upon arrival.
Below is a list of dates throughout 2025 when the usual Butlins Entertainment package is not available or there may be a restriction in place on a particular date.
On ESF Weekends for example the pool, funfair, skypark, bars, eateries etc are open and some entertainment is available but in the daytime this may be less than normal due to the main theme of the weekend being the sporting activities taking place in the day.
Pool may open later but tends not to be as busy during the day getting busier as the day progresses. Still a very popular event and enjoyed by many who book caravans at this time.
Spring Harvest 7th - 11th April 2025
Over the 4 days of this event there is NO Butlins Entertainment or shows at all but again the pool, funfair,skypark, bowling, bars, eateries are all available, the pool and funfair have over previous years had more late night swim sessions than is normal and this is much appreciated by guests who book. It's much quieter than the other breaks over the Easter period and last year we had many guests who chose one of our lovely holiday homes at the discounted rate we offer due to no entertainment. If your looking for a break with less hustle and bustle then Spring Harvest may well be for you, many combine the many things to do in the area locally with access to the pools, fair etc on Butlins. We love Spring Harvest because it's less busy!
For 2024 bookings we are delighted to be able to offer once again access to all Butlins facilites and entertainment included in our prices, this includes access to Splash Waterworld, and all of Butlins shows and entertainment.
We are happy to say that the venue "Reds" will be free flow for the 2024 season again, there will be no pre-booking for entertainment in this venue, this is great news for all caravan guests, unfortunately pre-booking of shows will not be possible for caravan guests still for "Centre Stage" and "Studio 36" for those wishing to see shows in these venues you will have to join the non booked queue as in 2023.
Please see the below changes which will start from Monday 31st July.
Circus - The Circus is again chargeable since the full reopening of the Pool. Tickets can be booked at the caravan reception or any booking desk such as the Hotshots Sports Bar/ Bowling venue.
Splash/Pool area -
Booking is no longer needed just turn up as and when wish but you may encounter queues at peak times.
Soft Play - Guests will just need to book a session on arrival at a booking point, (again we would advice calling into reception at 9am prompt if you wished to book.)
Entertainment venues - Guests will continue to join the non booked queue to access the venues. Reds and The Pig and Whistle are free flow venues.
Other Activities - Any other activities may be booked at the caravan reception or any booking point upon arrival, it is not possible to book these before your arrival.
Food Packages - You cannot book a Butlins food package when booking with a private owner.
As reminder we at Sue's Caravans are providers of holiday caravans on the resort we have no control of availability of or access to any shows or activities provided by a third party (Butlins).
We are getting no reports of guests being unable to do the things they wish or see the shows they wish at all, however, even before booking of shows was introduced there was never a guarantee that you would get to see any particular show for example, this applies to Butlins own guests too. Shows repeat up to 3 times a day too!
Although details have yet to be confirmed on opening times etc there is also the "Pig and Whistle" venue on the caravan village that does not require booking and has family activities and live entertainment on at peak times (mainly weekends), this is a great venue with pool tables, a few arcade machines, dart boards as well as screens for live sports to be shown, this venue was totally refurbished for the start of the 2021 season.
For 2024 all our holidays include access for 4 persons in the price with an additional charge for more than 4 guests of £65 per additional guest.
Deposit payable at time of booking with balances paid 8 weeks before arrival, bookings made less than 8 weeks before require full payment at time of booking if made via website, please contact us if you need further help.
We look forward to hopefully welcoming you to stay in one of our beautiful holiday homes soon!
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