Images taken after WWII show families enjoying themselves at Butlin’s camps

William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think of as the heyday of Butlin’s and the British holiday camp William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think … Read more

Staycations UK: Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins rocket in price for Easter

British families planning an Easter staycation are facing soaring prices of rental cottages with some coming in at three times higher than a fortnight earlier. Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins have all hiked their prices for Easter as they plan to reopen in March despite concerns that the national lockdown will still be in place. … Read more

Butlin’s warns staff ‘1,000 jobs are at risk of being axed when furlough scheme ends in October’

Holiday firm Butlin’s warns staff ‘1,000 jobs are at risk of being axed when furlough scheme ends in October’ Holiday firm Butlin’s is currently operating at half of its usual capacity They said they haven’t made a decision about workers on the furlough scheme Furlough scheme is due to end on October 31 and Government … Read more

Stacey Solomon screams on a zip wire as she enjoys an action-packed family holiday to Butlin’s

Stacey Solomon screams on a zip wire as she enjoys an action-packed family holiday to Butlin’s with boyfriend Joe Swash and her children By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 21:32 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 21:32 BST, 25 August 2020 She has been documenting her lockdown experiences with her adorable young family.  And Stacey … Read more

50s and 60s photos show UK holidaymakers at Butlin’s camps

Incredible vintage photos dating back to the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s and lounging in the sun as they enjoy the best seaside hotspots.  The nostalgia-inducing images were recently unearthed in TopFoto’s digital archives and capture a fleet of women cycling down Clacton-on-Sea’s promenade on novelty tandem bikes. The snaps also include a … Read more

The Great British staycation: Incredible photos from the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s

Incredible vintage photos dating back to the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s and lounging in the sun as they enjoy the best seaside hotspots.  The nostalgia-inducing images were recently unearthed in TopFoto’s digital archives and capture a fleet of women cycling down Clacton-on-Sea’s promenade on novelty tandem bikes. The snaps also include a … Read more

New era for Butlin’s as its Bognor Regis resort’s new £40million swimming pool opens

New era for Butlin’s as its Bognor Regis resort’s new £40million swimming pool opens for business, boasting a 24ft-tall helter skelter, a wave machine and beach huts The pool, called Splash, has been filled with over 600,000 litres of water and has space for 1,000 guests  Stand out feature is the world’s first helter-skelter water … Read more