Things to do Butlin’s Minehead Resort
Located in the serene seaside town of Minehead, Butlin’s Minehead resort is nestled in the beautiful hilly moors of Exmoor in Somerset, neighbouring a gorgeous golden sandy beach.
There are so many options of things to do at the Butlin’s Minehead Resort that you are sure to be kept busy throughout your stay. In this travel guide we will explore food and drink options available, the children’s club, things to do as a family and live shows and entertainment.
Food and drink
There are a wide range of bars, restaurants and take aways available. If bottomless buffets are you’re thing, then head to one of the four restaurants on site that offer unlimited breakfast and dinner options. You can walk in and dine at any of these restaurants during your stay, but if you’re planning to do a bottomless buffet every day, we would recommend looking at Butlin’s value dining plans.
If you’re looking for light bites or treats then head over to Butlin’s Minehead Costa, pasty shop or ice cream parlour. Full of grab and go options to keep your energy levels up as you explore everything Butlin’s Minehead resort has to offer. Or take a break from all the activities and treat yourself to a tasty and refreshing drink in one of the Butlin’s Minehead bars.
Things to do as a family
Butlin’s Minehead Resort is the perfect place to spend time together as a family, with a wide range of activities that will suit children and young people of all ages.
Visit the splash pool
Splash Waterworld in Minehead is suitable for the whole family. Whether you want to laze around in the pool and float around the family friendly lazy river or take on the more hardcore water rides, you will be sure to have fun. Including the master blaster, black hole, space bowl and blue comet.
Visit the vintage fair ground
Butlin’s Minehead Resort vintage fair ground is full of family-friendly rides and classic fairground favourites. You'll find a variety of family rides including the dodgems and vintage stall games, with the smell of classic funfair treats lingering in the air and twinkly lights shining overhead in the evenings. It even includes the Little Stars Fairground for tots who aren’t old enough to ride the big ones just yet. From teacups to mini planes, your little ones can swirl around in Butlin’s Minehead smaller, gentler rides.
Rides in the traditional fair ground include Carousel, Rockin’ Tug, Paratrooper, Waveswinger, Waltzers and Go-Karts.
Additional family-friendly activities
On top of the huge amount of activities included within your Butlin’s admission passes, there are a wide range of exciting activities you can treat yourself too. These include laser tag, adventure golf, go-karting, archery and more.
Live shows and entertainment
Nowhere else does fun and entertainment quite like Butlin’s. As ‘the nation’s host’, they pull out all the stops to make sure your break is packed with live shows the whole family will love. Expect eye-popping performances from big-name acts, alongside original productions you won’t see anywhere else.
They also host a variety of visiting acts throughout the year, including tribute acts, comedy, and magic shows. Your break will be packed with live shows the whole family will love!