Butlins - Activities

Holiday Camps and developments in UK tourism

The introduction of the Butlins holiday Camps were amongst the most important developments in the history of the UK travel and tourism industry.

Activity 1

Put the following events in the historical order in which they occurred.

  1. Railway development allowed people to travel to seaside resorts.
  1. Butlins Holiday Camps introduced.
  1. Car ownership allows more people to travel within the UK.
  1. Package holidays to destinations in the Mediterranean area become popular.
  1. More UK tourists start to visit long haul destinations.
  1. Budget airlines provide cheaper travel to many destinations in Europe.
  1. The internet is used to book travel and holidays.

These need to be mixed up. The correct answer is above.

Activity 2

Choose one the pair of words or phrases in each of the of statements below to develop a statement about the importance of Butlins Holiday Camps.

Before the Butlins Holiday camps many few ordinary working people in the UK could afford a weeks holiday. The Butlins offer was a weeks holiday for a days weeks pay. Most of the visitors to Butlins were families couples. Entertainment was provided all day in the evenings. People could eat at set times when they wanted to. Reps or red yellow coats provided assistance and entertainment. Most accommodation was in chalets bedrooms. Most ‘campers’ stayed on the camp made visits to surrounding attractions.

Activity 3

Imagine that you are 14 years old with a younger brother of 12 and that you have never been on holiday before. You are going to a Butlins holiday camp with your parents.

Think about 5 things which you and your parents might be looking forwards most, and why.

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Activity 4

The big question?

Why did the Butlins Holiday Camps have to change their image?

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Activity 5

Facilities and attractions found in BarryIsland today.

‘BarryIsland is a typical British seaside town with mainly day and short break visitors.’

Think about 10 facilities or attractions you might expect to find in a destination such as BarryIsland.

Identify the 10 facilities and attractions from the table below that you think are more likely be found in a resort such asBarryIsland. The other facilities and attractions might be found in different types of coastal destinations.

Not all coastal destinations are the same!

Ice cream stand / Bistro bars / Historic tours / Coastal walk / Casino
5 star hotels / Yacht club/marina / B&B’s / Donkey rides / Lifeguard station
Amusement arcade / Conservation area / Power boat rides / Scuba diving / Dinner cruises
Pavement cafes / Bingo hall / Pubs and bars / Large car park / Small funfair

Likely facilities in BarryIsland in blue

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