Am going to Butlins this year with our little kids, never been before what should I take?

Question

I don't mean tooth brush, clothes, bikini etc. Is there any equipment or stuff I would really benefit from taking. Eg. I did not know I needed to take towels til i researched it. Do the kids need to take their own football etc, drinks flasks, back sacks, costumes etc? Any tips would be really appreciated?

Answer 1

Some advice would be useful.   DON'T GO TO BUTLINS!!!

My Daughter came back from there TODAY she said it was a h**l hole, expensive, dirty,chav's paradise, noisy,and NEVER AGAIN!!!!

Answer 2

tolite paper, bring everything as its not all there, there usually is a swimming pool so bring ur bathing suit, and u can rent alot of stuff like babinton racqets, but its not a free for all.

and make sure u sign them up for the kids club, as thats will be the most fun for them, and makes sure they go along

and get a everning pass, or u will miss all the entertainment

Answer 3

I hope for your sake that Butlins has improved with age because the last time i was there ( approx 8 years ago ) it was bloody awfull  and an experience that i have had problems blotting from my memory. Good luck.

Answer 4

The biggest tip is to not go to Butlins

Answer 5

a tin opener/bottle opener.  Sounds daft but little things like that are so useful and are often missing when you get there.

Answer 6

take what you would normally need for your children

this is a kids holiday - you may need valium to recover

Answer 7

just take everything you think they will need and would like to play with outside

I went to butlins years ago and foolishly thought my kids would love the kids clubs and activities and that i would hardly see them

WRONG! they hated the childrens clubs and spent all the week clamped to my side and went everywhere I went.

they did like the swimming pool though lol

hope you all have a great time :0)