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We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
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AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
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We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews · June 11, 2017

A Half Term Break at Butlins – Bognor Regis {Part 2 – Entertainment and Activities}

Disclosure: We were invited on this break for the purpose of this review however all opinions are my own.

I shared the start of our Butlins break in my previous post here where you can read about our accomodation at the Wave Hotel and the food options available across the Bognor Regis resort as well as the Premium Dining Package. Now for the biggest appeal of Butlins – the entertainment and activities on offer!

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

A big part of the Butlins attraction is the Splash Waterworld which is home to not just a pool but water slides and play equipment. The changing rooms were clean and with plenty of cubicles to get changed in. Remember to take a pound coin for the lockers!

The children loved the climbing frame and slides in the children’s part of the pool and they were all so excited when the wave machines turned on. You can tell the pool is quite old – but it does the job and we loved using it during our break. It was nicely heated and had enough the keep the children happy for an hour or so each morning.

We spent the rest of the time doing so much. The Skyline Pavilion was home to the Skyline stage where there were shows and meet and greet photo opportunities pretty much all day. We saw so many shows there – Billy and Bonnie’s Storytime, the Mr Men Show, the Teletubbies show and a few Skyline Gang shows – a great team of performers who the children were pretty much obsessed with. They adored them!

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

The Skyline Pavilion also had arcades, shops, food outlets, bowling, soft play and a few small fairground rides. The children loved the rides – they were pretty basic but enjoyable when you are four and five. There were planes, teacups, ladybirds and cars and the children had a couple of turns on them all during our stay.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

The children also loved the soft play. There was one big soft play frame for those over 1m and a smaller one behind it for those under 1m. It would be nice if the smaller soft play was in the same area as the big one, so that the children could play together but they didn’t seem to mind very much and adults or siblings are allowed to go into the smaller soft play with younger children.

The children also spent so much time in the fun fair and they were surprised at the amount of rides they could go on. Only one of the children could go on rides by herself and the others were fine with adults accompanying them.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

The only ride where the children’s height was an issue was the carousel where each child under 1.2m had to be accompanied by an adult – not the easiest with two adults and four children but one of us went on a horse with a child and the others went in a carriage together, solving the problem.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

The children loved the Helter Skelter and I think they would have happily gone on it all day. It’s quite a walk up the stairs to the top but the slide down is really fun – but make sure you wear long sleeves as they won’t let you on without!

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

The children also loved the trampolines which were well managed and the sort of thing we would expect to pay for at other attractions. It’s such a simple pleasure but something children really love.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

We also went to Reds one evening which is a bar and entertainment venue with tables and chairs to sit at and a big dance floor for everyone to get involved and dance. The children went to the Tots Disco and loved it but there were other shows on at Reds through the week, we just found the Skyline Pavilion a nicer atmosphere for young children – especially as Reds is so dark it’s easier to keep an eye on the children in the pavilion.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

On one evening we had tickets to see Diversity in Centre Stage. All guests had Diversity tickets but there were two showings depending on, I think, the age of the children. The doors opened about 45 minutes before the show started and we joined the queue about fifteen minutes before that and we were impressed with how smooth the process was. However, once in Centre Stage all the seats had already been occupied and so we sat on the floor. I think that the venue was really over capacity as by the time started there were so many people sitting anywhere they could but it was lovely to see the show and didn’t effect our experience of it.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

One day LP and her friend went and had a fairy princess makeover. For £20 it was their treat of the holiday and they got to have their hair and nails done, face paint, glitter and a new fairy costume. They absolutely loved it and the little salon was fantastic – with lots of gifts and treats for sale and the option of just going in and having hair or nails done. It was lovely.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

Butlins also had a toy shop – where Little Man added to his Thomas the Tank collection – a gift shop, sweet shop, supermarket and launderette. There was pretty much everything you could need on holiday and it really made for a home from home.

Halfway through our week we hired a family pedal buggy. It was £8 for half an hour and was a great way to see the resort – and something worth doing at the start of your break to get your bearings. The buggies seat 4-5 people – with two children in harnesses on the front – and would definitely be easier with two people cycling! It was great fun and well worth £8.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

Everything around the resort was reasonably priced – with ice creams starting at about £2 and Slush Puppies about the same price. The prices in the supermarket were about the same price as at home, as was the sweet shop – and the arcade still had our favourite 2p machines. There were no inflated holiday prices and it was nice to know that you could go on holiday and not spend too much if you wanted to.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

One afternoon we took a walk to Bognor Regis beach and spent about an hour sitting in the sun just enjoying the fresh air and quiet. The beach wasn’t busy and it was only a stone’s throw from the entrance to Butlins. If you visit the resort then definitely take the time to wander down the sea front.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

Although it was half term, Butlins didn’t feel that busy at all. There were times when we experienced queues and crowds – mainly at the evening shows – but other than that there wasn’t much of a queue and nowhere seemed that busy. It was nice to know that even at peak times there is enough to do at Butlins that not everyone is in the same place and you can have a break that isn’t full of crowds of people.

We had such a lovely break. The staff were so nice and helpful, there was a lovely atmosphere to the resort and it was all so clean and well looked after. The children cannot wait to go back – and neither can I. Butlins kept the children entertained all day and let us, at times, sit and relax, watching them dance, laugh and enjoy themselves. There were shows, swimming, adventure playgrounds and just so much to do.

A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}
A Half Term Break at Butlins - Bognor Regis {Part 2 - Entertainment and Activities}

There was also so much that we didn’t try as we just didn’t have time – free craft sessions and other bookable activities that were included in the break, pool parties, bowling… The list is endless. Butlins is a holiday that can amuse any age child and I know that LP and Little Man would love to go back with their friends next year. Thanks Butlins for a pretty perfect break.

Here’s a little video we made of our time away:

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Comments

  1. Karen, the next best thing to mummy says

    June 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    The entertainment and activities on offer look amazing just what is needed for a holiday with children in this country with wet days more often than sunny ones the princess make over is every little girls dream I would imagine!

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  2. Happy Mummy says

    June 11, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I can’t believe you peddled the family bike on your own, we had two peddling and it was work ? It’s such a wonderful place for a holiday, glad you all enjoyed it ? X

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      June 11, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      h but A and T weigh next to nothing – I think they’re both quite light for their age! x

      Reply
  3. Plutonium Sox says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Oh it looks so good! We’ve never been to Butlins but there seems to be so much for young children to do there that I really want to go soon. It’s great when there is plenty of entertainment on site.
    Nat.x

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  4. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    This is amazing Donna. I can’t believe that all the entertainment is included, I’ve never known this before and is a big appeal to us when looking for a holiday x

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