IF you think Butlin's means Hi-de-Hi, then think again. Those days are long gone.

If you pop along to the seafront venue in Minehead you'll soon discover the buzz word is ENTERTAINMENT these days.

The bosses brand the holiday destination the 'Home of Entertainment' - and for a very good reason.

There's so much fun lined up for visitors over the coming weeks and months.

And it won't cost you an arm and a leg as there's plenty included in the price.

Alongside accommodation, all live shows including headline names, free flow pool access, unlimited fairground rides, soft play, playgrounds and more are all covered.

There's also a variety of dining plans available including food court dining (buffet), premium dining (buffet with live cooking stations), and dine around (flexibility and variety choosing from different restaurants).

You'll discover a range of activities for all ages on resort for a small fee such as arcades, bowling, aerial adventures, laser tag, football academies, archery, pottery painting and slimey science.

The circus is also available to guests during the summer holidays. Tickets cost £7.50.

New for this summer, day visits have returned to Minehead and offer guests an affordable, fun day out.

Day visitors can enjoy Splash Waterworld pool, unlimited fairground rides, endless activities, and live daytime shows in the iconic Skyline Pavilion, easily visible on your approach to Minehead.

Day visits start from £9 children aged two to 14 and the over 60s, while it's £13 for the over 15s for Showtime Midweek passes. They can be-booked online at butlins.com/day-visits.

Here's a taster of what's lined up this summer with some amazing live shows with incredible headliners, all included in the price of the break:

  • Former Butlin's red coat and present day TV star Stephen Mulhern during the summer holidays and October half term;
  • Fleur East, selected breaks in school summer holidays;
  • Diversity, selected breaks in school summer holidays.

Butlin’s productions, also included in the price, include Skyline Gang, Musicals Rock, Strictly Latino, Goldilocks and the Three Bears panto.

There are a variety of breaks across peak and off-peak school terms, inclduing:

  • Showtime Midweek breaks (Fridas to Monday) which are off-peak and perfect for families with under 5s – feature Peppa Pig, Thomas and Friends, PJ Masks – 2022 breaks from £18pp (based on family of four staying on a four-night Spooktober break on October 3);
  • Peak breaks include summer holidays, Spooktober and Festive.

This Christmas, Butlin's will be twinkling more than ever before with more than 140,000 lights.

The festive entertainment includes:

  • exciting new Christmas shows, with famous Redcoat Santa Claus taking to the stage;
  • a new Skyline Gang performance, a new Snowstorm show featuring Billy and Bonnie and the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears - all included in the price;
  • all guests booked on a Festive Wonderland break on a Premium or Food Court Dining plan will be able to get their hands on a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and there are plenty of seasonal specials available throughout the resort including a delicious festive burger topped with pigs in blankets.

Festive Wonderland breaks start from under £25 per person.

Coming in 2023, Minehead is hosting The Masked Singer Live.

Performing on selected school holiday breaks, each show will be hosted by a celebrity presenter and will feature four favourites from past series, plus two brand new characters.

Just like the TV show, the best bit will be saved until the end of the performance when all the characters, including two well-known celebrity performers in every show, are unmasked.

There's also the return of family favourites with plenty of new surprises in store including exclusive Stephen Mulhern performances, Peppa Pig and PJ Masks shows and the ultimate meet and greet with Optimus Prime.

Alongside The Masked Singer Live there will be two new incredible Butlin’s productions - Festivals Rock (a celebration of musical legends, past and present) and Jukebox Musicals (musical medley showcasing songs from popular artists and movies that feature in some of the West End’s biggest productions).

Butlin's has boosted the local economy for decades and there are plenty of job opportunities on the 160-acre site.

Resort director Matt Rake, who started out as a Redcoat in Bognor 25 years ago, said: "We’ve got a number or roles on resort.

"Many of our team have progressed in their roles and joining Butlin’s leads to many successful careers, not just a job.

"We are a huge employer in the region and have introduced new roles and apprenticeships to attract new team members and make Butlin’s an appealing place to work.

"As well as full-time roles we have plenty of part-time roles for anyone looking at joining the team.

"We’ve also introduced a new multi-skilled role which includes live on accommodation if needed."