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Neil Shaw

Butlin's launching revamped fairground with four new rides

Butlin’s is developing a new immersive fairground at its Skegness resort. Opening at Easter 2023, the new look fairground will feature four new rides including a UK first, refurbished existing rides and a new immersive entrance full of colour and light. The new look fairground will be filled with music, lights and food stalls. The new food and drink venue will serve fairground favourites from candyfloss and ice cream to hotdogs and doughnuts.

Guests will be able to have unlimited goes on the four new rides and they will all be included in the holiday price. In total there will 12 rides in 2023. The four new rides coming to Skegness are:

Eclipse
The first of its kind in the UK. Riders are seated back-to-back, with legs dangling below, as the two arms intertwine for a thrilling, gravity-driven experience.

Orbiter
Reach new heights with a bird’s-eye view of the Skegness resort as thrill seekers are lifted to the top of the 15-meter tower. Experience a series of ‘bounce and drop’ sequences, with the tower lighting up as you plunge back down.

Santa Fe Train
Inspired by Butlin’s archives, this classic train ride with four covered carriages offers a gentle and enjoyable journey for all ages.

Super Swing
Tots through to teens will feel the rush as this larger-than-life swing swoops 27 degrees. This stomach-floating ride lights up as it accelerates and will be a favourite for all the family.

Alongside the new fairground opening in Skegness in 2023, will be SKYPARK. There will be six zones, four tunnels and the UKs longest seesaw.

Showtime Midweek breaks in April 2023 start from £79 (£19.75pp) and both the new look fairground and SKYPARK will be free to access. The price includes accommodation, all live shows and headline acts, access to pools with water slides, unlimited rides on the fairground, outdoor playgrounds and more.

As well as the new activities coming to Skegness, Butlin’s has recently announced The Masked Singer Live is coming to all three resorts in 2023. Alex Saul, Skegness Resort Director Skegness said: “We’re delighted to be revamping our fairground on resort. There’s so much coming to Skegness in 2023 with four new rides, a new epic playground in SKYPARK and incredible new live entertainment. What’s best is they’re all included in the price!

“Next year is going to be amazing for our guests whether they’re on resort for a family break, or an adults only Big Weekender. If you haven’t booked your holiday for next year yet, what are you waiting for!?”

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