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Mumsnetters needed to visit a Butlins resort – free stay in return for feedback NOW CLOSED

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AngelieMumsnet · 02/07/2014 16:53

Butlins are looking for ten lucky MNers and their families to enjoy a free stay at a Butlins resort and post their feedback on MN.

Butlins say “We have been providing family breaks for nearly 80 years, and although we’ve changed with the times, many people still believe that we’re old fashioned and run down. We’re looking to change these negative perceptions and show Mumsnetters that we’re a 21st century holiday destination, which offers brilliant family breaks at great value for money”

We're looking for families who are able to visit the following resorts on the dates below:

  • July 18 – 21 : Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • July 25 - 28: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • September 8 - 12: Minehead
  • September 15 - 19: Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • September 22 -26 : Minehead
  • October 31 - November 3: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • December 12 - 15: Minehead or Bognor Regis
  • December 15 - 19: Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • December 19 - 22: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness

    You can pick the resort and date you’d like to visit.

    The trip will include:
  • accommodation
  • breakfast and dinner
  • all entertainment
  • Splash Waterworld
  • Fairground


In return for this free trip (worth on average £650) each MNer will be asked to:
  • Make a video diary of their trip and submit this to Butlins. These videos will be edited and may be shown on the on Mumsnet, on Butlins.com and possibly elsewhere. They will be hosted on YouTube.
  • Add feedback to a thread on Mumsnet – at least twice. We're looking for feedback before you go and when you return. These comments may well be used by Butlins on Mumsnet and elsewhere (including on social media, in the press etc). Your MN name will not be used.
  • Add photos to the feedback thread (these don't need to show the children/ yourself, eg they could feature resort you’re staying in, food, etc)
  • Add a review on Mumsnet to the Self Catering pages
  • MNers visiting Butlins up to mid-September will also be asked to complete a feedback form for the Mumsnet Family Friendly programme


Unfortunately travel costs are not included, so please only sign up if you are happy to pay for your own travel.

In general, accommodation sleeps up to 6 people, but due to the combination of dates and locations, there are some restrictions. If you are interested, please apply and we will be allocating families based on their preferences and the rooms available.

If you'd like to sign up please add your details here.

We will be in touch with selected testers ASAP and their details will be passed to the team at Butlins so they can make the booking arrangements.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ
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waffilyversati1e · 07/07/2014 12:52

What a great opportunity! would love this so have everything crossed Grin

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traceyfonge · 07/07/2014 13:47

just signed up

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NoraRobertsismyguiltypleasure · 07/07/2014 18:46

Completed, haven't been to a Butlins in years and would love to see what it's like now and think my DD would have a lot of fun.

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NannyPeach · 07/07/2014 22:50

When will we hear who's in? I can't find a holiday that fits our dates and requirements and am hoping, hoping, hoping we get selected for this.

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muminthecity · 07/07/2014 23:19

Done. DD is dying to go to butlins (we did pontins last year but it wasn't overly impressive to say the least!)

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Ratbagcatbag · 08/07/2014 11:31

Entered, sounds really interesting and want to see what it's like catering for a 16 month old and a 16 yo. :)

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Natalie1989xo · 08/07/2014 11:40

registeredSmile

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wannabestressfree · 08/07/2014 19:22

I got picked the last time and they messed up my dates, never phoned me back until I complained to mumsnet and then didn't come up with anything... :/ and I had told the children

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SholerAndChocolate · 08/07/2014 19:24

Oh I forgot to say the dates I picked (1st and 2nd options) are my wedding anniversary, and we would love to go away with the children to celebrate - even if it is only to butlins! (We neve got a honeymoon :()

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okilydokily · 08/07/2014 23:02

I've picked Skegness! Fingers crossed!

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Fairylea · 09/07/2014 12:38

Any idea when we'll find out who's in?

It's our only hope of having a holiday so I've got everything crossed! :)

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CheeryName · 09/07/2014 13:09

Fairylea its only 9 days until the first set of dates so it can't be long now surely....

wannabestressfree that's terrible! If I get picked must remember not to tell the kids until we're on the way :)

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Fairylea · 09/07/2014 13:25

True Cheery :) not long now!

Wannabe that's awful! Poor you. You deserve to go on a break this time. How rotten for the kids :(

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Smo2 · 09/07/2014 15:05

taps fingers impatiently!

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TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 09/07/2014 18:57

I got an email from mumsnet earlier and got all overexcited!

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TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 09/07/2014 19:14

Just to clarify the email was bog all to do with this ;)

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JakeBullet · 09/07/2014 19:19

I think you can safely exclude me and DS from the competition Grin. We are not likely to meet any demographic which Butlins might want.

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pickles184 · 09/07/2014 19:35

I got all excited too at that e-mail Blush
Keeping fingers and toes firmly crossed for a while longer yet it would seem!

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JakeBullet · 09/07/2014 20:58

C'mon MNHQ, I need time to pack Wink

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wheretoyougonow · 09/07/2014 23:40

Hope we are informed one way or another soon as I need to buy a new cossie if we are picked for next week Wink

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AngelieMumsnet · 10/07/2014 09:28

Hi everyone, we've closed applications now and should hopefully be in touch with the selected MNers by the end of this week :) I'll post on here to let you all know when we've sent emails out!

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Ratbagcatbag · 10/07/2014 11:01

Ooooooh. Although I suspect we won't get picked as the kids are at complete opposite ends of age ranges. Bugger. :)

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wheretoyougonow · 10/07/2014 11:18

Ohhhh I love the suspense Grin

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Fairylea · 10/07/2014 13:51

Ooooooooooo.

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Ratbagcatbag · 10/07/2014 13:59
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