We went in the new lodges for 2024. 4 weeks ago we had a great time the food was brilliant the staff had time for the kids and adults Never been before Haven't been on holiday for 25 years and took 3 grandchildren 3 adults could not ask for anything more loved it 🎉
Stayed back in the day 1976 !!!! The Funfair was massive and every ride was FREE, Mono Rail was just Amazing , this was when you had Holiday ads on TV as well.
We stayed in the Chalet a couple of years ago when we werent allowed to go abroad. It was terrible, filthy, could hear everything going on next door, terrible sleep.... Left after 2 nights. As a kid I used to be jealous of the those who stayed at butlins when we were in a caravan across the road at Ingoldmels. Turns out it was a blessing. I'd never stay there again.
as I'm typing this, in 48 hours i will be returning to this absolute magical wonderland. i haven't been to Butlins since 2019, and I'm so excited to return.
😮Sadly prices are now a joke.Go to Rhodes island,Greece for 10 days all inclusive for less.Even caravan rentals have become overpriced..Super video.This is a calculation for my circumstances.
Great to know you all enjoyed Butlins, the price you quoted was actually quite good for a whole week and I was surprised at how good value it was. Thanks to your video we may just hit that Butlins too later this year. Many thanks.
At least no passport or airport waits and delays needed! No long transfers between airport and hotel either! That's why many of us, especially those who have problems with travel sickness, take our holidays in England every year!
We've stayed there many times, usually during term time which results in an absolute bargain price for the accommodation. It's worth paying for the premium food package as the dining area is a little more upmarket. I wouldn't let a few bits of flaky paint put you off staying there, the entertainments and activities more than make up for it. Unless you're an alcoholic, I don't think the unlimited drinks package is essential, you can always buy your own from the onsite supermarket. In short, it's a great budget holiday.
Been a couple of times to Butlins Skegness, my main issue is the cleanliness of the place. It really does need money spending on it to bring it back to modern standards.
We went to a butlins camp in the 90s with family who had got kids, we were in 3 or 4 story flats, someone was playing music really loud, but they didn't answer the door, had kids so was unfair that the place didn't tell them off, felt like a prison camp, wished we hadn't gone, wished we were around in the 50s, when it probably was great
I went in 1972 plenty of young people got a bit scary at night gangs of yobs roaming looking for trouble plenty of spare they changed it after made it much more family friendly happy memories
Thanks paul,I would have loved to have to have gone on the mono rail,thanks for watching and commenting, we have lot more coming up in the near future,kind regards Andy
Hi Andy,thanks for your kind comment. I did try to show the good and the bad to give an overall picture of what it's like to stay there.If you have children they will love it as there is so much to do,you just have to look past the grime,kind regards Andy
A lot of Holiday camps are improving the camps section by section every year , the plus side is the free activities , food and accommodation is included in the all inclusive package , the insides of the accommodation is being improved ,last time I went to Butlins the accommodation was two bedrooms and a sitting room with a fitted pull out sofa next to the kitchen , open p!an sitting room and kitchen ,it was tiny for 6 people and that was in the 90's .
Hi , thanks for commenting, the inside of are apartment was good,they must get a bit of a bashing from the amount of people that use them ,but the exteriors are inexcusable for their current state, kind regards Andy
I went in May half term and my kids really enjoyed it as did i. The only downside is the pool is still not fully open so subject the booking on the plus side though they offer free skating and circus
Thanks video Gavin strachan Hastings east Sussex used to go to Warner's holiday camp Isle sheppy in 1970s i enjoyed the holiday camp when i was 12 happy memories with my mum dad thanks once again 😊
We always stay in the seaside apartments . Think theyre the most expensive, but we've always been lucky with the cleanlness and if you book one with a ramp theyre suitable for wheelchair users. A lot of the site is run down, but there was painting and renovation started recently on the scruffiest apartments. That was a really fair, balanced viewpoint though in the vlog. And, as you say, still not a bad price for whats included, specially if you have young children.
Thank you so much for watching Janet.yep despite the condition we would return as the kids loved it,its just a shame as its the first thing you see when you get out of the car,kind regards Andy
i used to go to butlins in pwhelli wales with my parents a lot in the 80,s. the problem these days as i am sure others have mentioned is the price, you can have a weeks holiday in most places in europe for the same money as a week at butlins in the uk. its a bit of a no brainer really, why whould you holiday in the uk and not be sure of decent weather. mind you 550 isnt bad for 3 adults and 2 kids.
I completely agree with you,as an alternative we are in the Netherlands next week and showing an alternative beach holiday. If you have the time ,it may surprise you,kind regards Andy
Hi,thanks for your comment. Actually most people seem to overlook the condition of the place . Everyone we talked seem to have fun,I think as long as the kids are entertained, the parents we happy, kind regards Andy
Can I just add I’m a regular to Butlin’s and plans are in place to replace the skyline tent and expand it over the pool entrance etc. it’s a 2yr project but is in the pipeline and also for the other two sites
Just come back from here last week, stayed in a gold apartment. Entertainment, swimming and fair was very good, food was not bad at all really, the only downside was the accomodation, very outdated and looks terrible, but what do you want for £300 a week?
Hi,thanks for watching and commenting. I think price is an important factor as you've said.i think that if you've got it at a fair price then you can overlook it's imperfections, kind regards Andy
Have not been here since mid 90's. I can hardly recognise the place. Like you say great for those with young children/family short break. You can always leave the park and trek into Skegness itself. Might consider revisit now were grandparents!
Dreadful place I live just round the corner from it. The noise at night with the council estate drunkards coming in from a night out on the town. What people see in this place I don’t know look at the so-called fair, all good travelling funfairs got rid of those rides 50 years ago, and this place is still using them should be closed down and rebuilt. Poor man’s holiday with Poor entertainment et cetera definitely for the council estate yobs.
I went at the height of the season in 2018 ..6 adults ...full breakfast and evening meals ..all passes ....price was 3 thousand 400 ....nowhere near the price you have shown ..but I guess you didn't have the passes and gold apartment. Or the full dining experiance ...the food alone for 6 adults was well over 1000 ..cant remember exact price
Last time I went to Butlins was early 2000s a lot has changed since then and I used to enjoy it. I wouldn't be interested in going back to Butlins and where I live is practically like Butlins as Wembley has it all from relaxation (Neasden Hindu temple) to enjoying live free performances or watching the football just outside Wembley stadium with everything in-between. If one wonders what it would be like living in Butlins just move to Wembley you will surely see.
Nothing wrong woth butlins. People moaning its run down ect. As long as my kids are having a good time. The rooms i habe syayed in have bewn clean and tidy and the food has always been good. Typical british seaside holiday. Embrace and enjoy it.
Lot of snobbery people who couldn’t have a good time if they tried we took the grand kids they loved it . Food great staff friendly more staff behind the bar would be good but that’s the same everywhere . You could paint the place every year and it stilll would look like it needs a paint due to the corrosive salt in the air.
Hi ,thanks for your comment. There was access as far as the beach for wheelchairs but I'm not a 100% sure if there was access onto the sand, hope this helps, kind regards Andy
Hi,thanks for your comment. The prices at Butlins for drinks is not cheap as is the case for most holiday parks.The cost of most drinks especially a 25ml shot plus a mixer is around £6.00 ,hence if you have more than 4 drinks in a day,then it offers good value, kind regards Andy
Honestly British holidays in general are so overpriced nowadays Caravan parks, butlins, Seaside towns, Lodges ect hotels abroad is cheaper lol with a few caveats
@affordableholidays definitely is, it's hard to find places and deals that are value but also reasonable quality. Butlins was premium top tier like 15 20 years ago they used to have loads of staff red coats they've cut back a lot and let the place go a bit shame I think centerparks and other placed took some of that market but it's still good and can still be improved made top tier again
I went to butlins for 24 yrs. Not as good as it was. Gone down hill. Accommodation looks very scruffy.skyline does too. My kids are older now 22 and 19 not as fun i miss those days when they were younger. Last time we were there my son who was 16yrs time got threatened by a gang of lads. One time i could let them walk around by them selves in butlins. Since they opened up to 9.50 holidays it's gone really down hill. Transportation is dire to skegness. If you have no car. . Entertainment complex was bursting at seams now built more caravans its going to get worse. I'm ambulatory use wheelchair to get out about but the accommodation is not suitable to get my wheelchair thru etc Used to see bill bonny butlin characters don't anymore all money money extra. You can go abroad cheaper now than butlins. Sadly lost its sparkle.
@@affordableholidays I miss those days....when they were young. Butlins used to have mini indoor ride thing for toddler's so much more gone now. That was good. I think also socueties changed too. Good for little ones.misz those days
Went there in the 80s never went back,doesn’t seem to have improved any,good choice on my part ,seemed more lively back then,a red coat on every corner,didn’t even see 1 in your video 😔👎🤫💤👋
What I don't like is .when I went in the 80s every year was different acts ...when I went in 2018 it was acts like stephen mulhern and diversity ...and its been the same every year since then ...why have the same acts .your loosing people returning year after year ...they should change there acts annually ..and not have the same people on running contracts ..not fair on holiday makers ...but butlins is loosing out on returning people ...I love butlins .but its like go once every 20 years or so ...come on butlins waken up ...I came in the 70s ..then late 80s ..then not for 30 years until 2018 ..not been back as its the same acts ..why pay 3 and a half grand at height of season to see same acts last few years
We went in the new lodges for 2024. 4 weeks ago we had a great time the food was brilliant the staff had time for the kids and adults
Never been before
Haven't been on holiday for 25 years and took 3 grandchildren 3 adults could not ask for anything more loved it 🎉
Stayed back in the day 1976 !!!! The Funfair was massive and every ride was FREE, Mono Rail was just Amazing , this was when you had Holiday ads on TV as well.
We stayed in the Chalet a couple of years ago when we werent allowed to go abroad. It was terrible, filthy, could hear everything going on next door, terrible sleep.... Left after 2 nights. As a kid I used to be jealous of the those who stayed at butlins when we were in a caravan across the road at Ingoldmels. Turns out it was a blessing. I'd never stay there again.
I guess we were lucky when we were there,the only noise we had was when people returned from being out .
as I'm typing this, in 48 hours i will be returning to this absolute magical wonderland. i haven't been to Butlins since 2019, and I'm so excited to return.
Hi, have a fantastic time,kind regards Andy
😮Sadly prices are now a joke.Go to Rhodes island,Greece for 10 days all inclusive for less.Even caravan rentals have become overpriced..Super video.This is a calculation for my circumstances.
Thank you so much for watching,we have lots more in the pipeline ,kind regards Andy
Prices are a joke because of greed nothing else it’s the same in Blackpool etc prices have on average up 100-140 %
WHAT!! £550 divided by 5 = £150 each for 4 nights. Do give us a link to your Rhodes 10 night all inclusive deal. 🤔😜
£550..PER person..last minute bookings on jet 2.
Thank you
Loved this place in the 80s
£25 per adult, per day, that’s amazing value if you like a drink 🍻🥂
Great to know you all enjoyed Butlins, the price you quoted was actually quite good for a whole week and I was surprised at how good value it was. Thanks to your video we may just hit that Butlins too later this year. Many thanks.
Thank you very much for your kind words, kind regards Andy
At least no passport or airport waits and delays needed! No long transfers between airport and hotel either!
That's why many of us, especially those who have problems with travel sickness, take our holidays in England every year!
Butlin’n was a good family holiday back in the day. Today you can get better value for money all inclusive holidays abroad with guaranteed sunshine ☀️
We've stayed there many times, usually during term time which results in an absolute bargain price for the accommodation. It's worth paying for the premium food package as the dining area is a little more upmarket. I wouldn't let a few bits of flaky paint put you off staying there, the entertainments and activities more than make up for it. Unless you're an alcoholic, I don't think the unlimited drinks package is essential, you can always buy your own from the onsite supermarket. In short, it's a great budget holiday.
Been a couple of times to Butlins Skegness, my main issue is the cleanliness of the place. It really does need money spending on it to bring it back to modern standards.
We went to a butlins camp in the 90s with family who had got kids, we were in 3 or 4 story flats, someone was playing music really loud, but they didn't answer the door, had kids so was unfair that the place didn't tell them off, felt like a prison camp, wished we hadn't gone, wished we were around in the 50s, when it probably was great
I went in 1972 plenty of young people got a bit scary at night gangs of yobs roaming looking for trouble plenty of spare they changed it after made it much more family friendly happy memories
i went there in1982 and it is a lot beter now than then and i did get to go on the mono rail that was shown on hear grate vid all the best
Thanks paul,I would have loved to have to have gone on the mono rail,thanks for watching and commenting, we have lot more coming up in the near future,kind regards Andy
Thinking of booking but it's looking rough and rundown around the edges,a bit off putting to holiday makers. Great vid 👌
Hi Andy,thanks for your kind comment. I did try to show the good and the bad to give an overall picture of what it's like to stay there.If you have children they will love it as there is so much to do,you just have to look past the grime,kind regards Andy
A lot of Holiday camps are improving the camps section by section every year , the plus side is the free activities , food and accommodation is included in the all inclusive package , the insides of the accommodation is being improved ,last time I went to Butlins the accommodation was two bedrooms and a sitting room with a fitted pull out sofa next to the kitchen , open p!an sitting room and kitchen ,it was tiny for 6 people and that was in the 90's .
Hi , thanks for commenting, the inside of are apartment was good,they must get a bit of a bashing from the amount of people that use them ,but the exteriors are inexcusable for their current state, kind regards Andy
@@affordableholidays maybe the camp is focusing on the accommodation and doing the outside in the down seasons like winter .
hello! this video is helpful because the last time i went to Butlins was 2022 and alot has changed and im also going in august! thanks for the help 😊
It's our pleasure, have a fantastic time,kind regards Andy
I went in May half term and my kids really enjoyed it as did i. The only downside is the pool is still not fully open so subject the booking on the plus side though they offer free skating and circus
Tha circus is fantastic 👌
Thanks video Gavin strachan Hastings east Sussex used to go to Warner's holiday camp Isle sheppy in 1970s i enjoyed the holiday camp when i was 12 happy memories with my mum dad thanks once again 😊
Thank you Gavin,we hope to bring lots more videos like this in the future, kind regards Andy
We always stay in the seaside apartments . Think theyre the most expensive, but we've always been lucky with the cleanlness and if you book one with a ramp theyre suitable for wheelchair users. A lot of the site is run down, but there was painting and renovation started recently on the scruffiest apartments. That was a really fair, balanced viewpoint though in the vlog. And, as you say, still not a bad price for whats included, specially if you have young children.
Thank you so much for watching Janet.yep despite the condition we would return as the kids loved it,its just a shame as its the first thing you see when you get out of the car,kind regards Andy
i used to go to butlins in pwhelli wales with my parents a lot in the 80,s. the problem these days as i am sure others have mentioned is the price, you can have a weeks holiday in most places in europe for the same money as a week at butlins in the uk. its a bit of a no brainer really, why whould you holiday in the uk and not be sure of decent weather. mind you 550 isnt bad for 3 adults and 2 kids.
I completely agree with you,as an alternative we are in the Netherlands next week and showing an alternative beach holiday. If you have the time ,it may surprise you,kind regards Andy
@@affordableholidays ok ill watch that.
Excellent video guys loved it. I wont be voting. Sort it between yourselves may be best❤👍
it doesn't fill you with joy as you walk around does it?, was ANYONE there actually enjoying themselves?
Hi,thanks for your comment. Actually most people seem to overlook the condition of the place . Everyone we talked seem to have fun,I think as long as the kids are entertained, the parents we happy, kind regards Andy
Can I just add I’m a regular to Butlin’s and plans are in place to replace the skyline tent and expand it over the pool entrance etc. it’s a 2yr project but is in the pipeline and also for the other two sites
That's great news as it does need it,thanks for your comment, kind regards Andy
Just come back from here last week, stayed in a gold apartment. Entertainment, swimming and fair was very good, food was not bad at all really, the only downside was the accomodation, very outdated and looks terrible, but what do you want for £300 a week?
Hi,thanks for watching and commenting. I think price is an important factor as you've said.i think that if you've got it at a fair price then you can overlook it's imperfections, kind regards Andy
come to all 3 the parks every year and love it
It’s a sad state of affairs when it’s cheaper to go to Turkey 5* all inclusive than it is to stay at Skegness
Have not been here since mid 90's. I can hardly recognise the place. Like you say great for those with young children/family short break.
You can always leave the park and trek into Skegness itself. Might consider revisit now were grandparents!
Hi Clara,you will enjoy it
I’m going next week not been in a bout 2 years can’t wait
Have a fantastic time,and if you have the time,drop us a text and let us know how you got on, kind regards Andy
Dreadful place I live just round the corner from it. The noise at night with the council estate drunkards coming in from a night out on the town. What people see in this place I don’t know look at the so-called fair, all good travelling funfairs got rid of those rides 50 years ago, and this place is still using them should be closed down and rebuilt. Poor man’s holiday with Poor entertainment et cetera definitely for the council estate yobs.
What a horrible bigoted prick you sound
Definitely
Loads of chavs in this video if you look closely enough,I don’t bother with uk holidays
as an ex employee the place is a joke for staff,still is by looks of it,same things there from 10yrs ago,they never look after the place
It's such a shame as the park overal is great
@@affordableholidays agree mate
I went at the height of the season in 2018 ..6 adults ...full breakfast and evening meals ..all passes ....price was 3 thousand 400 ....nowhere near the price you have shown ..but I guess you didn't have the passes and gold apartment. Or the full dining experiance ...the food alone for 6 adults was well over 1000 ..cant remember exact price
Butlins is great for kids staff friendly take there time to speak to you.plenty going on so kids don't get bored
Just watched your video the food looked nice, and the entertainment looked good aswell. Never been there but I have seen people on this channel have.
Hi,thanks for watching, it's definitely worth going and the entertainment is very good
1977 since I was there, happy days it's good value still
bognor regis looks a lot better with nicer accommodation
Hi,we are looking at going there later this year,thanks for watching and commenting, kind regards Andy
Last time I went to Butlins was early 2000s a lot has changed since then and I used to enjoy it. I wouldn't be interested in going back to Butlins and where I live is practically like Butlins as Wembley has it all from relaxation (Neasden Hindu temple) to enjoying live free performances or watching the football just outside Wembley stadium with everything in-between. If one wonders what it would be like living in Butlins just move to Wembley you will surely see.
Looks like a POW camp
HahahH the kid saying I hate you to hie parents 😂😂😂
Used to be a great base loved Skegness been 8 times but not for a few years funfair used to be best part now it’s just so small
Last time i was there there was a out brake of food poisoning never again
Nothing wrong woth butlins. People moaning its run down ect. As long as my kids are having a good time. The rooms i habe syayed in have bewn clean and tidy and the food has always been good. Typical british seaside holiday. Embrace and enjoy it.
Spelling in my comment is awful. Stupid phone 😂😂
😂thanks for commenting, yep despite its faults, we would go back if the price was right,kind regards Andy
Lot of snobbery people who couldn’t have a good time if they tried we took the grand kids they loved it . Food great staff friendly more staff behind the bar would be good but that’s the same everywhere . You could paint the place every year and it stilll would look like it needs a paint due to the corrosive salt in the air.
Well past it’s sell by date
Breakfast was good?
Good? Wouldn't give it to a dog
Is there wheelchair access to the beach
Hi ,thanks for your comment. There was access as far as the beach for wheelchairs but I'm not a 100% sure if there was access onto the sand, hope this helps, kind regards Andy
Oh my god ! How can you enjoy being there ‘ it’s awful and depressing; I would rather spend a fortnight in Shirebrook ( and that’s saying something 🤮
£25 a day for drinks good value if you have at least 4 ??????????????????? since when is £6 a drink good value ?
Hi,thanks for your comment. The prices at Butlins for drinks is not cheap as is the case for most holiday parks.The cost of most drinks especially a 25ml shot plus a mixer is around £6.00 ,hence if you have more than 4 drinks in a day,then it offers good value, kind regards Andy
The circus clown looked like Paul Shane hi de hi. 🎉
😂
Went to skeggy in the late 70s early 80s its definitely changed a wee bit
Hi,thank you for your comment. Is it better or worse now than then in your opinion, kind regards Andy
@@affordableholidays obviously it was quite some time ago but looks like it's been upgraded
Honestly British holidays in general are so overpriced nowadays Caravan parks, butlins, Seaside towns, Lodges ect hotels abroad is cheaper lol with a few caveats
Thank you for you comment, I have to agree with you and it's a real shame,kind regards Andy
@affordableholidays definitely is, it's hard to find places and deals that are value but also reasonable quality. Butlins was premium top tier like 15 20 years ago they used to have loads of staff red coats they've cut back a lot and let the place go a bit shame I think centerparks and other placed took some of that market but it's still good and can still be improved made top tier again
It's why we started this channel, so that we can help people find a reasonable holiday at an affordable cost
I went to butlins for 24 yrs. Not as good as it was. Gone down hill. Accommodation looks very scruffy.skyline does too. My kids are older now 22 and 19 not as fun i miss those days when they were younger.
Last time we were there my son who was 16yrs time got threatened by a gang of lads. One time i could let them walk around by them selves in butlins. Since they opened up to 9.50 holidays it's gone really down hill.
Transportation is dire to skegness. If you have no car. .
Entertainment complex was bursting at seams now built more caravans its going to get worse. I'm ambulatory use wheelchair to get out about but the accommodation is not suitable to get my wheelchair thru etc
Used to see bill bonny butlin characters don't anymore all money money extra.
You can go abroad cheaper now than butlins. Sadly lost its sparkle.
I do think that most of the attractions are for younger children which is a shame ,thank you so much for watching and commenting, kind regards Andy
@@affordableholidays I miss those days....when they were young. Butlins used to have mini indoor ride thing for toddler's so much more gone now. That was good. I think also socueties changed too.
Good for little ones.misz those days
its looks run down beach looks ok thats about it think haven hotels look a lot better
I'm stuck here right now. It's vile and it stinks in the apartment and I'm out of here tonight on day 1
Hi,you need to complain and try to get moved to a better apartment. Let me know how you get on,kind regards Andy
Butlins is one giant shix hole I have been one to skeggy and never again.
My idea of hell.
Consumerism at its best.
They've racked in the money all theses yrs an not put it back In shame.....I think it defo needs a clean job..I'll not b going there..never butlins 😢
Hi ,thank you for your comment, hopefully it will improve, kind regards Andy
Looks like the council estate version of Disney land.
Wow never bin and after watching this it's definitely not on my bucket list... Seen better prisons.. On TV..
Would not waste me money……
Don't really like spicy food.
Went there in the 80s never went back,doesn’t seem to have improved any,good choice on my part ,seemed more lively back then,a red coat on every corner,didn’t even see 1 in your video 😔👎🤫💤👋
1 person to paint them blocks lol
Screaming kids 24/7, No thanks.
What I don't like is .when I went in the 80s every year was different acts ...when I went in 2018 it was acts like stephen mulhern and diversity ...and its been the same every year since then ...why have the same acts .your loosing people returning year after year ...they should change there acts annually ..and not have the same people on running contracts ..not fair on holiday makers ...but butlins is loosing out on returning people ...I love butlins .but its like go once every 20 years or so ...come on butlins waken up ...I came in the 70s ..then late 80s ..then not for 30 years until 2018 ..not been back as its the same acts ..why pay 3 and a half grand at height of season to see same acts last few years
Looking tired and run down in places. food well over priced
Looks awful in every sense.
Hi, it's tatty but it's still a great family holiday that has so much to offer,it just needs a good bit of renovation work,kind regards Andy
People are programmed to live in the material. Kids will end up programmed to be consumers as their parents are. This world is backwards.
@material world.
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