Butlinโs at Bognor is an absolute discount for my part (out of faculty holidays anyway). Weโve had some nice day journeys there, and Iโm prepared for extra. Listed here are a couple of prime tricks to take advantage of your cashโฆ
My three 12 months outdated son loves a day journey to Butlinโs at Bognor, and due to the worth and vary of actions, so do I. Itโs primarily due to their swimming pool, itโs wonderful. Contemplating the general public pool close to us is about ยฃ12 for the 2 of us, and is only a pool, I feel the Splashpark at Butlinโs is nice worth.
There are many different nice issues to do and see at Butlinโs althoughโฆ
Your day ticket for Butlinโs
Final time we went to Butlinโs they have been working a deal for ยฃ1 for childโs tickets with a full paying grownup (working once more on chosen weekdays in Might 2025). So, ยฃ20 for the each of us. You get right of entry to the swimming pool, stay reveals and a great deal of added actions, all without cost from 10am to 8pm. In fact there are some that cost too.
I booked on-line upfront โ solely the night time earlier than โ to ensure the spot as I didnโt need to be turned away after driving the 45 minutes from our home.
Youngsters underneath 2 get in free always, and when he was underneath 2, they didnโt verify.
*Costs do range relying on the season, so verify the Butlinโs web site for the newest information.
Parking at Butlinโs
You mayโt park on website should youโre solely there for the day, however there’s a large automobile park close to the day ticket holders entrance. Itโs fairly spendy although.
After I final went on March third it mentioned it charged the summer season worth of ยฃ11.50 for the day though after I acquired to it, it solely did the winter worth of ยฃ4.40 (fortunately).
It’s tremendous useful although, particularly for the tip of the day when you’ve got drained kiddies..
There may be parking alongside Bognor seafront only a few minutes stroll away, however Iโm undecided how a lot that’s.
In the event youโre going by practice, Bognor Regis station is simply an 11-minute stroll away.
What are you able to do without cost at Butlinโs?
When youโre in, youโve acquired an entire world of leisure and meals at your fingertips. Right hereโs what you completely can’t miss:
๐ Splash waterworld โ Large flumes, wave swimming pools, a lazy riverโฆ that is the spotlight and what you need to base your day round. You’ll have to choose a time for the pool while you enter the park. Carry your swimwear and towels โย that is the place the buggy turns out to be useful for carrying all of it.
๐ก Conventional fairground โ Suppose dodgems, a traditional carousel, and all these nostalgic funfair vibes. We went on a pirate ship which I assumed simply went up and down, however turned out to spin spherical too, in order that was enjoyable. Sadly that was simply after the sundae so we each of our โtummies felt humorousโ (Reggieโs phrases) once we exited that journey!
๐ญ Stay reveals & leisure โ From the high-energy Skyline Gang to tribute acts and magic reveals, there are all types of various reveals occurring all through the day. Test the schedule as quickly as you arrive so that you donโt miss the most effective ones and plan your day accordingly.
๐น๏ธ Arcade & gentle play โ Wet day? No drawback. Hit the arcades for some traditional gaming enjoyable (further price), or let the little ones (underneath 1.5m) unfastened within the indoor gentle play space. This closes on the hour, each hour, for cleansing. Iโve by no means seen that anyplace earlier than, and was very impressed (though Reggie was gutted)!
ย ๐ด Chosen courses โ I used to be tempted to take Reggie to the study to journey a motorcycle class once we acquired there, however acquired so distracted by the Hungry Hippos, the timings didnโt work out. Test the app for the most effective courses of the day to fit your timings.
What prices further at Butlinโs
Thereโs greater than sufficient for toddlers to do without cost for a day, however in order for you extra, you’ll be able to spend further on the next:
VR-Cade, Escape Room, Laser tag, Batting cage, Archery, Shuffleboard, Balanceability, Climbing wall, Excessive ropes, Pottery portray, Glow pong, and extra.
Meals at Butlinโs
There are many meals choices at Butlinโs. Final time we went we went to the Beachcomber Inn, a pub with cubicles (nice to entice him in) and a traditional pub menu and stocked bar. They have been doing โchildren eat for ยฃ1 with an adults mealโ in March 2025 which saved masses โย Reggie acquired an excellent feast there! And I ate his chips so I used to be thrilled. I went for a pulled pork chilli, which Iโd give 7/10. I used to be simply thrilled to be sitting down after the swim sesh to be sincere.
We additionally had an ice cream sundae to share which Iโd give 8/10.
Final time we went to Butlinโs we had a sandwich on the Costa close to the pool, which was a horrible determination. I used to be too busy considering of the funds. It was one of many worst sandwiches Iโve had โย sloppily put collectively and never sufficient filling. Additionally, served with a bitter face.
Thereโs The Diner with burgers, sizzling canines, and thick shakes which Iโd wish to attempt subsequent time โ correct American-style consolation meals. Thereโs additionally a spot for fish and chips, Papa Johns, Burger King and Subway.
Youโre welcome to convey your individual meals in, and thereโs a Co-op on website too.
High suggestions for an excellent day trip at Butlinโs
โ๏ธ Get there early โ Extra time = extra enjoyable! Intention to reach when doorways open. On a day ticket youโre welcome 10-8pm (generally 6pm, verify).
โ๏ธ Plan your reveals โ Test the leisure schedule so that you donโt miss the most effective performances. Weโve seen pantos every time weโve been, and though thereโs been loads of house, all the most effective spots on the entrance refill quick.
โ๏ธ Pack good โ Carry swimwear for Splash Waterworld, cozy sneakers for strolling, and a change of garments.
โ๏ธ Have an excellent look spherical โย I didnโt really realise that gentle play and puppet space was there the primary time I went! Thereโs additionally masses exterior to discover, playgrounds and all.
โ๏ธ Obtain the app earlier than you go โย that is the place you’ll be able to see every little thing thatโs occurring and plan your day. Youโll additionally discover out if itโs a particular week with particular visitors like Stephen Mulhern and Justin Fletcher, or somebody simply as thrilling.
Raining at Butlinโs
Each time Iโve been to Butlinโs itโs really been beautiful climate, however I feel itโd be the right wet day exercise. Thereโs masses to do inside so that youโd solely miss out on the playgrounds and some rides.
Staying over at Butlinโs
There are literally some unimaginable midweek offers for Butlinโs should youโre versatile (assume ยฃ50 for 4 nights for 4!) however personally, Iโd discover 4 nights at Butlinโs an excessive amount of!
At these costs although, you could possibly simply e-book 4 and keep one or two. There are a couple of locations in Bognor value a glance, and an enormous seaside simply on the opposite aspect of the automobile park too.
Anyway, take a look on the web site, and see what you assume. We love a Butlinโs day right here and there!