Butlin's is preparing to welcome more than 140,000 guests for its 90th Christmas season, with over 10,000 expected to spend Christmas Day itself at one of its three resorts. The festive programme includes two new shows, included in the price of breaks.
New festive shows and returning grotto
Families will be treated to Christmas Rocks, where a live band gives classic Christmas songs a rock twist, and the Rock DJ Robbie Williams tribute show featuring his biggest hits. The 30-minute Festive Grotto experience, Father Christmas' Express Delivery, returns for 2026 and is included in the price of all festive breaks, with 20,000 surprise-filled trips expected across the three resorts.
Panto, pools and playgrounds included
Every break includes a line-up of festive shows and activities. The Jack and the Beanstalk live show moves to Studio 36, the largest venue at all three resorts, and will be performed twice during each festive break. Also included are arts and crafts sessions, Christmas-themed pool parties and discos, access to Splash Waterworld pools, unlimited fairground rides, the SKYPARK playgrounds in Minehead and Skegness, and the Skyline Gang Soft Play centre in Bognor Regis. Year-round entertainment such as the Peppa Pig-Nic Celebration featuring Evie Pig and Animals and Mythical Beasts is also available.
Break prices and New Year celebrations
Families can book a Christmas Festive Wonderland break from £39, celebrate Christmas at Butlin's from £184, or enjoy a Festive Wonderland break from £167. For New Year, guests can ring in 2027 with live music, parties and fireworks displays, all included in breaks from £313.
Mike Godolphin, Entertainment Director at Butlin's, said: "As we wrap up an incredible year of celebrating our 90th birthday, we're ending it on a festive high. The most wonderful time of the year is made extra special at Butlin's, with non-stop festive shows and activities, all included in the price of breaks."
He added: "While most families will be heading to the sofas after their Christmas lunch, our guests can whizz down the slides at Splash Waterworld. Where else can you swap your Christmas jumper for a swimsuit on Christmas Day? There's no better place for a well-earned festive getaway, and we can't wait to welcome thousands of guests across our three resorts."
