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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Butlin's launches new mega sale with four-night stays for £9.75 each per night
Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter Published: Invalid Date, ANYONE looking for a bargain family getaway should book with Butlin's now - as it's launched a huge sale. The Big Butlin's sale has savings of up to 40 per cent on term-time getaways and half term holidays in 2025 and 2026. 7 Butlin's is even offering stays across all three resorts in Bognor Regis Minehead and Skegness from £9.75pp a night. This is for the four-night family stay with Showtime Term-Time Midweek breaks, which costs £39 overall. On every Butlin's site, there is so much to do to keep children, and adults entertained. Along with accommodation and access to the pool, there are also live performances with celebrity headliners. Included in the price is soft play and unlimited goes on the fairground rides. At the Bognor Regis site, there's a new £1.8million soft play centre and playgrounds. On the West Sussex site, there's a state-of-the-art indoor activity centre PLAYXPERIENCE. Inside is nine immersive gaming experiences, including a galactic-themed Laser Tag and four different themed Escape Rooms. And in Minehead and Skegness, there are £2.5million SKYPARKs with climbing towers, slides and they even light up at night. Showtime Term-Time Midweek breaks are suitable for families with kids that are five and under - and start from £10 per person. I tried the new Gladiators event at Butlin's with some of the TV stars… and my kids were obsessed 7 7 There's lots of entertainment - including appearances from TV characters like Peppa Pig and Mister Maker. Butlin's own Skyline Gang will make an appearance too. The face of Saturday night TV, Stephen Mulhern will be making an appearance in the brand-new show, Out of this World. He's celebrating 25 years in showbiz with a special show full of illusions and games for the audience to enjoy. Another show to enjoy over the summer is The Masked Singer Live. Cricket, Dippy Egg, Piranha and Owl will be joining the live shows, which will be hosted by special guest presenters. A three-night summer break in Minehead during July, featuring performances from Stephen Mulhern, cost from £188 (£47 per person). Guests can catch the Masked Singer show for the final time in 2025 during October Half Term, when the resorts get a spooky makeover to celebrate Halloween. 7 7 During the spooky season, there will be late-night Scareground and monster-themed arts and crafts - Halloween breaks start from £168. Without wishing the rest of the year away, guests can also book for a Christmas break starting from from £41 (£11 per person). All three resorts transform into festive wonderlands with Christmas trees galore and a jam-packed schedule of festive shows and activities. Of course, there will also be a special appearance from Father Christmas. And breaks during the New Year cost from £416 (£104 per person). One Sun Travel writer recently tried out the Butlin's all-inclusive holidays where food and drink is free - she even said it was better value than a Spanish resort. And one Travel Writer has been visiting Butlin's for 40 years – here's how it's changed for better and worse. 7
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Minehead locals "so excited" for The Salt Path film release
People who live along a coastal road where part of the new film adaptation of The Salt Path was set say they're very excited for its film, out on 30 May, stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, who play a married couple who walk the South West Coast Path after losing their home and one of them receiving an incurable early part of the film was shot in Minehead, alongside Porlock Weir, Bossington and various locations in Devon and who live on Quay Street in Minehead have fond memories of spotting Anderson and Isaacs outside their homes two years ago. Mandy Nixon's home overlooks where the filming took place and is one of those living on Quay Street who has read the book by Raynor and others have shared the book and passed it between houses since the filming first inspired their said: "We're all actually going together to see the film and we're very excited."Regarding the filming, she said: "We had to move our cars and they were here for two or three days." Mandy's husband Mark remembers it being "very, very busy and with lots of people coming to watch the filming" on their said he wanted to invited Anderson and Isaacs in for a cup of tea."We moved down here for the scenery, the hills, the sea... so we're really excited to watch the film," he added. A few houses down lives Mark Kingston-James, who also saw the cast filming outside his home in Minehead and photographed Gillian Anderson and the said: "We are the gateway to Exmoor and I've noticed since (the filming) an increase in walkers using the coast path."It shows what Minehead's got nature wise and I think it's a different angle."The film showcases some of Exmoor's most picturesque locations and was made with the help of Screen Somerset and the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA) as well as Exmoor National Park, Visit Exmoor and Visit Salt Path is released in the UK on May 30.
Telegraph
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Salt Path: Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs are weighed down by their script
For most travellers, walking the 630-mile coastal path from Minehead to Poole – tracing the whole finger of the Southwest Peninsula – might be cause for a two-month hiking sabbatical. For the married couple in The Salt Path, based on a 2018 memoir by one of them, Raynor Winn, it became the solution instead to a more immediate problem: they'd lost their home. After an unwise investment in a friend's failing company, they forfeited a court case and found their farm repossessed. The health of Moth (Jason Isaacs) also declined alarmingly, and he was diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration (CBD). When he and Raynor (Gillian Anderson) decide to heave on their backpacks and set off regardless, they have hardly any cash to hand, subsisting on instant noodles, charity, and whatever else they can scrape together. This modestly scaled drama is the feature debut of the fêted West End theatre director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Company). It makes genuinely important points about homelessness, and the middle-class horror of ever crossing that line. But the script, by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Ida, She Said) is a surprising letdown. It strikes the ear as a Cliffs Notes version (pun intended) of Raynor and Moth's coastal trek, with too many exchanges milked for nudging significance: an argument when the couple's tent is almost washed out to sea, about whether it constitutes their new home or not, is par for the course. Humour – even of the gallows kind – is not a huge strong point, either. That said, in one genuinely funny interlude, Moth is mistaken for the well-travelled poet Simon Armitage at an ice-cream van, and the couple get invited for an excruciating moment to a spontaneous soiree at someone's home. The pin-drop silence that descends when Raynor disabuses their hosts is hilariously bleak. Isaacs, on a roll with this and The White Lotus, is never not grittily believable. Perhaps the female perspectives framing this story, from page to screen, made it inevitable that he would cede the more lingering close-ups to a luminous Anderson, who digs as deep here as she might in a Beckett play – Happy Days, perhaps, with a smattering of Godot. Raynor seems to be gazing out at her own ruin, pre-grieving her husband, and mourning past contentments, all at once. The cinematography, by French legend Hélène Louvart, straightforwardly roams these craggy headlands right alongside the Wynns. But, for all the most fascinating glints of quartz, and scars of attrition, we need only look in our leading lady's face. It turns to the sun for nourishment and balm whenever the sun is there: sunlight is free, after all.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Unfinished homes in Minehead under threat as developer goes bust
The future of an incomplete housing estate is uncertain after the developer called in Land started work on 69 homes at Exmoor Gate estate in Minehead, Somerset, in is not clear how much more work there is to do but, according to Companies House, the developer called in administrators on 9 May – meaning completion could be significantly delayed or not achieved at at Leeds-based PKF Littlejohn Advisory did not respond to requests regarding the future of the site. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Stratton Land, which is based in London and has an office in Tiverton, had experienced viability issues with the February, it was given permission from Somerset Council to reduce its £500,000 contribution towards a new community centre in cited the unexpected cost of removing and storing topsoil from the development new developer that takes over the site would have to honour any agreed financial obligations such as the reduced contribution of £175,614 for the community centre.A spokesman for Somerset Council said: "We are working with all concerned parties to ensure the development moves forward."Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour said she was saddened by the turn of events and called on the government to make it easier and more financially viable to provide affordable homes in rural areas."Providing truly affordable housing should be a clear priority in this current housing climate, and anyone exiting the market who would otherwise be providing that is a shame," she said.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the 10 stunning UK beaches in new Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs film The Salt Path
Set to hit cinemas on May 30, The Salt Path starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs is likely to one of the summer's biggest movies. Based on a true story, the movie will follow Raynor Winn and her husband Moth's journey along the South West Coast Path - England's longest walking trail - after they lose their home and Moth is diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative condition. Raynor detailed their mammoth, 630-mile hike in her book, The Salt Path, describing the trek - which stretches from Minehead to Poole. And the movie is also sure to showcase some of the UK's most spectacular nature, as the South West Coast Path features breathtaking coves, rugged cliffs and stunning beaches. Find out where you can have your own Salt Path moment this year with this selection of some of the best beaches likely to star in the film... Minehead, Somerset The South West Coast Path kicks off in Minehead so Minehead Beach was always likely to appear in the film. Sometimes known as The Strand, the sandy beach ends at Minehead Harbour and is an ideal sandcastle-building spot. The beach is located very close to Exmoor National Park, so holidaymakers can combine their seaside break with a stop in local woodland. Porlock Weir, Somerset Just under 10 miles away from Minehead Beach, the beach at Porlock Weir is another key spot along the South West Coast Path. The pebble beach is backed by marshland and is a popular spot for birdwatchers to visit. Porlock is known for its oysters so walkers might want to stop at Porlock Bay Oysters for a dressed oyster. Heddon's Mouth, Devon The Salt Path is based on Raynor and her husband Moth's journey along the 630-mile South West Coast Path, which is England's longest walking trail Featured in the Salt Path, Heddon's Mouth earns its name from the valley where the River Heddon joins the sea. The rocky cove is situated on the coast in North Devon and tourists can reach it by hiking through ancient woodland. A visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: 'The coastal path here is spectacular, steep climbs but wonderful views once you get up to some of the highest cliffs in England.' Ilfracombe, Devon Ilfracombe, Devon, is home to several beaches, but Tunnels Beach is one of the most unique, having earned its name as it's accessed through tunnels dug by the Victorians A seaside resort in Devon, Ilfracombe sits along the South West Coast Path. The town is home to several beaches, but Tunnels Beach is one of the most unique. The picturesque beach earned its name as it's accessed through tunnels dug by the Victorians. Ilfracombe is also home to Rapparee Cove which is a small shingle beach close to the harbour. Clovelly, Devon The South West Coast Path also runs through Clovelly, a historic fishing village in Devon. The picturesque village was owned by royalty until the 1200s and is now completely car-free. Clovelly Beach is a small pebble beach that's located below the village and is a popular sunbathing spot. Hartland Quay, Devon Another spot in Devon, Hartland Quay is a pebble beach backed by impressive cliffs. There are many rockpools to explore on the beach. Walkers can stop at the Hartland Quay Hotel & Bar to refuel at the Wreckers Retreat Bar and enjoy incredible views of the beach. But visitors should exercise caution as the area is known for having some of the UK's roughest seas. Port Quin, Cornwall Based on the true story featured in Raynor Winn's The Salt Path, the movie will showcase some of the UK's most spectacular nature Another breathtaking spot along the South West Coast Path, Port Quin is a pretty cove between Port Isaac and Polzeath. Once a busy fishing port, Port Quin is now a much quieter spot along the walking route. The National Trust reveals: 'Port Quin is a peaceful sheltered inlet. 'Surrounded by spectacular coastline, Port Quin Bay sweeps westwards towards the distinctive headland of the Rumps.' Fistral Beach, Cornwall Fistral Beach, Cornwall, is known for its consistent waves and tends to get very busy during the summer months An award-winning beach in Newquay, Fistral Beach is an especially popular spot with surfers. The long sandy beach is known for its consistent waves and tends to get very busy during the summer months. A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: 'My favourite beach in the world. 'I have visited this beach many times before, the vibe here is just unmatched.' Holywell Bay, Cornwall Both Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs were spotted filming scenes for the Salt Path at this beautiful beach in 2023. The gorgeous beach has rolling sand dunes and is backed by grassy dunes. It's a popular spot with people who want to explore sea caves. Visit Cornwall says: 'On sunny days, Holywell Bay might as well be paradise.' Rame Head, Cornwall There's a medieval chapel at the top of the headland in Rame Head, Cornwall, and visitors will have an incredible bird's-eye view of the coast in both directions A coastal headland in southeast Cornwall, Rame Head is set to feature in the upcoming Salt Path film. Visit Cornwall describes the beautiful spot as 'Cornwall's Forgotten Corner', as it's often missed by tourists.
