Butlin’s in Skegness has been voted in the top 10 ‘happiest’ destinations in the world – beating out all other seaside resorts in the UK
Skegness has been revealed as the UK’s ‘happiest’ seaside resort(Image: )
The UK’s ‘happiest’ seaside resort has been revealed – and it’s got cheap family getaways and a no frills attitude.
Butlin’s in Skegness, Lincs., has appeared in a top ten list of the world’s happiest destinations beating out all other seaside stays in the UK – and fans of a beautiful beach and a low-cost family break are encouraged to beat the January blues by booking a holiday there.
Research done by AttractionTickets.com revealed that four of the top 10 happiest places in the world are in the UK. While the Eiffel Tower in Paris beat everywhere to number one, Butlin’s, Skegness took seventh place.
With a possible top score of 25 on the happiness scale, Butlin’s Skegness got 22.95 – with perfect 5 out of 5s in ‘happy’ and ‘perfect’ review scores. Butlin’s Skegness was where the holiday camp’s story began after being founded by Billy Butlin in 1936.
Now, 90 years later, it’s as popular as ever and families can book short breaks from as little as £39pp during quieter periods – we even found some working out at £107pp for a family of four in August, during the school holiday dates.
On site, there’s heaps for families to explore including the impressive Butlin’s Skypark attraction – a large, inclusive outdoor playground designed with kids of all ages in mind – and Splash Waterworld – 3,000sqm of flumes, rapids and pools. Then there are the shows, games and jam-packed programmes with fun activities to ensure you’re not ever sat twiddling your thumbs.
Butlin’s also has holiday parks Minehead and Bognor Regis but it was Skegness in particular that was voted the ‘happiest’ resort in the UK. With its traditional seaside fun, Skegness has a mixture of nostalgic, traditional attractions and vibrant, family-friendly things to do.
Its beach holds the prestigious Blue Flag award, meaning it’s among the cleanest in the world, and Skegness Pier – built over 100 years ago – was the fourth longest in England at the time of its build.
Tripadvisor reviews tell the story of a popular town with one commenter writing: “Skeggy is THE seaside town to visit’.
They added: “It has everything that you expect from a trip to the coast – but the best part was the beach, immaculate golden sands with plenty of places to buy ice cream, fresh food and drinks.”
Another reviewer wrote: “Skegness is a town that is worth a visit whether you are a family with kids or adults looking for a bit of fun, there is an endless choice of things to do.”
Other top areas of happiness in the UK, according to AttractionTickets.com are Warner Bros, Studio Tour in London which came in at number 3, Center Parcs at Longleat Forest at number 6 and the Natural History Museum in London at number 10.
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