A SEA of sparkling fairy lights, giant Christmas trees and illuminated archways greeted us as we walked through the hotel doors. Classic festive tunes drifted across the holiday park, as scores of parents and their excited offspring hurtled around in their Rudolph jumpers, elf hats and Santa suits. 3 Butlin’s sparkles with its festive theme and rides after being transformed into a winter wonderland Credit: Supplied 3 Luella and Harvey meeting Santa during their immersive grotto experience Credit: Supplied 3 Luella and Harvey explore the Xmas lights at Butlin’s Bognor Regis Credit: Supplied Christmas had officially arrived.
I was at Butlin’s Bognor Regis which had become a little less “Hi-de-Hi” and more “ho, ho, ho”. The resort, better known for Redcoats and red sunburnt faces in the summer months, had been transformed into a winter wonderland for a series of special Christmas breaks. And it’s already preparing to do the same for 2024.
READ MORE ON BUTLIN'S FAMILY FUN 'We felt like gods because everyone was so fat', say Butlin's 'snobs' KIDS SKYPARK I went to Butlin's new £2.5m thrilling playground with UK's longest swing Christmas at Butlin’s is a non-stop round of festive parties, Crimbo films, themed activities and special stage shows including Goldilocks And The Three Bears. And completely new for this year, a favourite character from Butlin’s Jack And The Beanstalk show, Dotty, will be dishing out presents in her dairy for those who don’t have time.
