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Butlins open the visitors door

Butlins announce cheap day visitor tickets to the 2009 Championships in just a few weeks time.

Butlins
 

4BR have been informed that the Butlins’ Management in conjunction with the contest organisers have decided to introduce day visitor tickets on Sunday, 18th January to enable youth band families and supporters to gain access to the Skyline Resort to support the competing bands.

Access

These day passes will allow access to the resort from 9.00am until 6.00pm, and will cost – adults £5.00 (£3.00 for children aged 14 and under), and may be purchased by calling Butlins Resort on 01754 762311

These day passes will allow access to the resort from 9.00am until 6.00pm, and will cost – adults £5.00 (£3.00 for children aged 14 and under), and may be purchased by calling Butlins Resort on 01754 762311Butlins

Reminder

Guests wishing to purchase day tickets are reminded that whilst these tickets allow access to all the resort facilities and attractions, they do not allow admission to the Championship Entertainment Contest in Centre Stage.

Regrettably, due to venue capacity, admission to the Championship Entertainment Contest will be restricted to resident guests only.

Book now!

All competitors and supporters are welcome to book onto the resort by calling 0845 070 4750 which is a dedicated booking centre at Skegness or by visiting www.butlins.com.

Prices for the three night break which includes bed linen, electricity, parking, resort facilities and entertainment start from just £48.00 based on 4 sharing a standard self-catering apartment.

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