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AIBU to book an 80s weekend at Butlins for next year?

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Summerslam · 14/09/2022 17:38

DH and I used to go to a lot of nostalgia festivals but we are getting too old and knackered and personally, the thought of portaloos makes me feel nauseous.

I've just seen an advert for a 3 night break at Butlins in Skegness, featuring several 80's acts. It's about the same price as a festival, but you get a room with a bathroom, not a leaky tent, plus you can add dining and there's various stuff going on there too, not just music - swimming, bowling etc

However, I have never been to Butlins and I've never done one of these weekends before. Is it worth the money? Is it imperative to wear fancy dress?
Or should we just resign ourselves to being over the hill and stick to watching YouTube?

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Summerslam · 15/09/2022 17:07

Sparklingbrook · 14/09/2022 17:55

I used to work with someone who went every year and said it was brilliant! Go for it, what's the worst that could happen?

Getting drunk and screaming I LOVE YOU at one of my 80s heart throbs? 😂Then getting a restraining order off one of them for trying to break into their hotel room?

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Unglamorousgranny · 15/09/2022 19:18

@Summerslam and who was your 80's heart throb that you'd be screaming at? 😄

Summerslam · 15/09/2022 20:18

@Unglamorousgranny there are several - but the full line up for 2023 hasn't been released yet. I'll keep you posted 😉

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LovelyLisa2 · 17/11/2022 16:57

I am about to go on my 7th this year. They are great fun. X

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