From glamping in Wales to partying at Butlins – 5 top staycations to welcome in the New Year

From glamping in Wales to partying at Butlins – 5 top staycations to welcome in the New Year

DECEMBER is drawing closer – and with the festive season fully upon us, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve. Plenty of cosy cottages and plush hotels across the UK still have availability – but be quick. 4 We reveal the top staycation spots to ring in the new yearCredit: Getty Sophie Swietochowski … Read more

‘Great news’ rave families as Butlin’s finally reopens top water attraction – after being forced to shut last year

‘Great news’ rave families as Butlin’s finally reopens top water attraction – after being forced to shut last year

BUTLIN’S has finally reopened its much-loved water attraction — eight months after it was forced to close. The main swimming pool at the Butlin’s resort in Skegness in Lincolnshire closed back in November 2023. 2 The main swimming pool at the Butlin’s resort in Skegness reopened earlier this weekCredit: Butlins Skegness At the time, a … Read more

First look at Butlin’s £12m luxury holiday lodges – opening in Skegness for May half term

First look at Butlin’s £12m luxury holiday lodges – opening in Skegness for May half term

A BRAND-new £12m accommodation village has opened at Butlin’s in Skegness, just in time for the May-half term holiday. Families visiting this month will be the first to enjoy the 128 new luxury holiday lodges in the Maple Walk Village. 4 Each of the lodges includes an en-suite master bedroomCredit: Butlins 4 The lodges are … Read more

I’ve been visiting Butlin’s for 40 years – here’s how it’s changed for better… and worse

I’ve been visiting Butlin’s for 40 years – here’s how it’s changed for better… and worse

AS I whizzed down the flumes and sung a long to the shows during my family’s festive Butlin’s break this month, I realised it was 40 years since I first started visiting the nation’s best-loved holiday parks. And over that time, I think what’s on offer has only got better, with so much more to … Read more