Illustration of Santa in a sleigh-shaped chair in a shopping arcade with a child holding a letter (Butlin's Christmas Breaks)
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Butlin's Christmas Breaks

Guests can enjoy exclusive entertainment including the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime, the Skyline Snowstorm show, and live music during the Night at Reds experience. Children can meet Father Christmas in his Express Delivery or pick up a gift at the Skyline Gang present drop. Across the resort, families can splash in festive pool parties, create holiday decorations in arts and crafts sessions, and take photos with characters like Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman.

Nov 23 – Dec 30, 2026 All ages

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Tickets

Breaks from £39; up to 20% off breaks.

Food & Drink

Dining Plan and Premium Dining Plan guests can enjoy Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, festive favourites and treats; seasonal restaurant specials, shakes and mulled wine are also promoted.

Location

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Butlin's · Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1NJ, UK Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book Father Christmas' Express Delivery as soon as booking opens, because it's included in your break but slots are limited.
  • Pack Christmas jumpers for the Night at Reds experience, where families dance to Christmas classics and festive jumpers are welcome.
  • Pick a break that includes Christmas Eve or New Year's Day if you want to see the firework display over the resort.
  • Add a Dining Plan for Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, or choose the drinks package or All Inclusive bundle to have food and drinks pre-paid.
  • Bring swimwear for the festive pool party at Splash Waterworld, which is part of the Christmas activities on your break.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Firework display on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
  • Up to 20% off Christmas breaks
  • New Peppa Pig show for 2026, introducing Evie Pig
  • Drinks package and All Inclusive bundle available as add-ons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which shows are on during a Christmas break?

The Jack and the Beanstalk panto, Skyline Snowstorm and Festive Night at Reds are on. So are Music for the World, Christmas Rocks and Butlin's Rockin' Christmas, plus the regular resort shows.

Can the children meet Father Christmas?

Yes. Father Christmas' Express Delivery is included in your break, and children can meet him and have a photo taken. Slots are limited. Children also get a gift from the Skyline Gang at their present drop.

What food and drink is there?

There's Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on the Food Court or Premium Dining Plan. Restaurants have seasonal specials, and there are seasonal shakes and mulled wine. A drinks package and an All Inclusive bundle are also available.

What activities are there for the family?

There's a festive pool party at Splash Waterworld, plus festive Arts & Crafts and pottery painting. You also get unlimited goes on the Fairground, Soft Play, festive films and photos with Frosty, Rudolph, the Gingerbread Man and Billy and Bonnie.

Can we stay over Christmas Day itself?

Yes. There are breaks over Christmas Day, and everything is taken care of so you can spend time with your family.

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