Butlin's Minehead history with Mark Banks Photos
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The Monorail Train
The Butlins Monorail Train is an iconic ride that has created countless memories and can only be found in two locations: Minehead and Skegness. Visit the icon of Butlins pages to read more about this marvelous ride that has created so many memories. Click on the photo above or the button below to see more
The Crazy Horse Saloon
The Regency Building has been a prominent feature of Butlins since 1962, undergoing significant changes such as the addition of an outdoor stage, swimming pools, day and night clubs, and the funfair entrance.In 2024, it will be transformed into the Playxperience. Click on the photo above or the button below to learn more.
The heated swimming pool and Sunsplash
During Butlins' Holiday Worlds era, the heated indoor swimming pool in the Regency building was refurbished. The name of the swimming pool was changed to Sunsplash until its closure in 1998. From 1999 until 2023, it remained unchanged, with only the flumes being removed from the pool. In 2023, the internals were demolished to make way for the new Butlin's playxperience. Click on the photo above or the button below to see more.
The Yellow Camp, Exmoor Village and Oyster Bay
The double-decker accommodations, previously known as the Yellow Camp, have been transformed into Exmoor Village and later developed into the current Oysterbay Village. For more information, please click on the photo above or the button below.
The Blue Camp, Beechwood and Ocean Point
Known as the Blue camp, the chalets would be to the east side of the camp. With the changes to the camp, they were renamed to Beechwood in the Butlin's Holiday Worlds era. As part of the redevelopment into Beechcomber village, the Beechwood name was extended to include some of the yellow camps locations. In 1999, the blue camp was divided into multiple sections. This area also includes the Nursery building.
The Red Camp, Redwood, Surfer's Point, Sunset Wharf and West Lake Chalet Village
The chalet village formerly known as the Red Camp was renamed to Redwood. In 1999, the village was divided into two sections, Surfers Point and Sunset Wharf. Furthermore, Sunset was demolished and replaced with West Lake Chalet Village.
Green Camp, Greenacres, Lagoon Bay and Holnicote Village
Known as the Green camp, the chalets would be to the east side of the camp. With the changes to the camp, they were renamed to Greenacres in the Butlin's Holiday Worlds era. When the big chances come in 1999, Greenacres would be renamed to Lagoon Bay. However, it would be renamed once more to the current name, Holnicote Village.
The Flatlets, Mendips Court, Brendons Court and Quantocks
Known as the Flalets, these chalets would be added at a later time in the history of Butlins Minehead. The Flatlets would later be renamed to the three above during the Holiday Worlds era.. When the big chances came in 1999, Brendon Court would become staff accommodation, and Quantock and Mendips would see big changes.
Regency Building History
View the amazing changes to the Regency building It has been transformed into the Wessex Room, Sundance, The Crazy Horse Saloon, and Playxperience! To see even more, click the button below or on the photo above.
