In December 2011 some of the world's finest folk talent visited Butlins Skegness Resort to perform at ourGreat British Folk Festival weekend. We had a fantastic line-up of folk stars of past and present, including Seth Lakeman,Richard Digance, Jane Taylor,and Kanda Bongo Man.
Join us in November 2012 at Skegnessfor the third ever Great British Folk Festival, and experiencethree nights of big-name acts performing live, as well asplenty of activities throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to see live acoustic acts in a festival atmosphere without the mud!
Great British Folk Festival is an adult only break so no children will be allowed on the Resort during the festival.
We're constantly adding fabulous headliners to our line-up. Keep checking back to see who will be appearing on this Big Weekend.
The Spa in Skegness offers a full range of hydrotherapies, massages, beauty treatments, steam room, sauna and a 20m pool. It's the perfect place to unwind after all that hard partying!
Whatever the weather’s doing outside you can enjoy sub-tropical temperatures in our amazing indoor waterworld. Get your adrenaline pumping on the rapids or embark on some post-party recovery in our relaxing bubble pools!
Hotshots Sports Bar is the place to be if you want to flex your bowling muscles and show those pins who’s boss. Open from 10am ‘til midnight you’ll have loads of time to fit this round your partying, and if you think you’ve over-indulged just a little too much, just remember: this counts as a sport!
Centre Stage is where you'll find the best live bands and DJs. With amazing sound and lighting, plenty of bars and a huge dancefloor, you’ll be partying into the early hours.
Whether it’s cosmos with the girls, pints with the guys, or cocktails for two; you'll find the perfect place to drink at every Resort. We’ve got stylish bars or cosy traditional pubs – kick-start your night, or finish it off, however you want.
Right by the beach Skegness is the perfect party location – non-stop music and entertainment by night plus so much to do and fantastic facilities to enjoy by day. There's a fantastic choice of action-packed pursuits and places for relaxation, and much of it’s free. Exclusive to Skegness is the Spa, the perfect place to relax and chill out before partying until the early hours.
Your essential guide to a great Big Weekend