Major UK holiday resort launching £1 day passes for kids

A major UK holiday resort has relaunched its popular £1 day passes for children - but families will need to be quick as the bargain deal is only available for a limited time.
This April and May, Butlin's is offering day passes on selected dates to all three of its resorts: Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness.
For just £1, toddlers, children and teens under 15 can enjoy an action-packed day out, where they can watch a range of incredible live shows, hop on unlimited fairground rides, whiz down water slides or take a dip in pools at Splash Waterworld, and more.
Between 29 April and 22 May and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, up to four children aged between 2 to 14 can visit for £1 each with one full paying adult pass, starting from £15.
Butlin's' incredible offer is back by popular demand following the launch of its £1 day pass in March, which saw a 30 per cent increase of day visitors across all three parks.
The Bognor Regis and Minehead resorts are open to day visitors from 10am to 8pm, while the Skegness resort is open until 6pm.
Throughout the day, little ones can be entertained with a packed schedule of live shows in the Skyline Pavilion, all included in the day pass.
Kids can show off their best moves with Peppa Pig herself in Peppa Pig's Dance Party or snap selfies with pre-historic predators at the brand-new Dino Expo.
Other live shows and entertainment include the all-year-round pantomime, Snow White and Her Magnificent Friends, the showstopping Animals and Mythical Beasts or The Butlin's Party Show hosted by Mister Maker.
For those looking to cool off in the midweek during warmer days, Splash Waterworld pools provide water-based fun for all at its three resorts.
Overflowing with rides, slides and flumes, as well as a dedicated tots pool, these can all be enjoyed during guests' two-hour swim slot, also included in the day pass.
Pass holders can also hop on unlimited fairground rides throughout the day, which includes a variety of family favourite rides, as well as tots-sized fairground rides at the Little Stars Fairground.
And as if the shows, pool and fairground weren't enough activities included in the pass, kids in Minehead and Skegness have the opportunity to explore the all-new £2.5 million SKYPARK, a modern playground children of all abilities can enjoy.
Meanwhile, Bognor Regis day visitors can bounce, climb and play in the brand-new £1.8mil Skyline Gang Soft Play.
At eight metres high and covering 3,000 square feet, the new space is filled across four storeys with climbing challenges, slides, log ramps, cargo nets and more, plus a multi-sensory space for babies.
What's more, for the same incredible price of £1, kids can enjoy a delicious meal from the kids' menu, available daily from 12 to 3pm in selected restaurants on resorts.
Kids in Minehead and Skegness have the opportunity to explore the all-new £2.5 million SKYPARK, a modern playground children of all abilities can enjoy
All action-packed day passes can be pre-booked online now on Butlins' website.
For guests who wish to extend their visit with a four-night Showtime Term-Time Midweek break, breaks start from £123 (£31 pp).
It comes as Chessington World of Adventures has announced it will be home to the first and only Paw Patrol-themed land.
The new multi-million pound land will be Chessington's largest attraction for preschoolers.
Set across 1.4 acres, it will feature four thrilling rides - including an entry-level 'My first rollercoaster' - as well as play areas, and interactive character 'meet and greet' events.

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