1960 - 1969
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Postmarked 1963
Publisher: Harvey Barton
The postcard is given a reference number: 2275 69608-B
This photo has the postmark of one year after the camp had opened, meaning that you are seeing the camp in the very early days with the iconic lampshades of Butlins. This pathway still remains to this very date with some modifications. The single-decker chalets, known as the yellow camp, still remain to this very date.
Postmarked 1963
Publisher: Harvey Barton
The postcard is given a reference number: 2280 69613-B
The Puffing Billy proudly shows off the new camp to the customers as this postmark is one year after it opened. Today, the pathway and chalets (known as the yellow camp) still remain (as of 2023). The view would also be different as you would see the pavilion in the background.
Postmarked 1963
Publisher: Harvey Barton
The postcard is given a reference number: 2286 69619 - B
Wonderful view of the Pig & Whistle bar in the Princes building. The Pig & Whistle was later converted into Barnum's in the Holiday Worlds era and then later into Reds in 1999 when it was all changed into the Butlins Family Entertainment resorts.
Did you know? The Prince's building originally had the first chapel of Butlins Minehead. It was closed with a new church built within the camp, which remains as of 2023.
Postmarked 1963
Publisher: Harvey Barton
The postcard is given a reference number: 2288 69621-B
The Prince's coffee lounge was originally found in the Prince's building upstairs. This area was later developed into the Broadway show bar until 1999 when it changed to Centre Stage. As the postmark is 1963, the photo shown represents Butlins Minehead in the very early stages.
Postmarked 1964
Publisher: Harvey Barton
The postcard is given a reference number: 2276 69609-B
Showing the heated outside swimming pool with the iconic Butlins fountain and umbrellas. The building showing pure beauty is the Gaiety building. The Gaiety Theater was within this building until the 1990s. It was then converted in 1999 into Hotshots. Today, you would be looking at the rear of the Pavilion stage, however, if you go around that, you would see the arcade and the entrance to Hotshots.
Postmarked 1964
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2286
The same photo as above, however, the publisher is different and also the placement of the words.
Postmarked: 1964
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT 2349
Before the Monorail train arrives at Butlins Minehead, we see a wonderful photo of the Regency building on the left-hand side. In the middle is the outside swimming pool. Today, you will be looking at the entrance of the Pavilion. On the corner of the Regency building, you would be looking at the Burger King (as of 2023). The Regency Building later became the Wessex Building and is the location for the new play xperience activity centre.
Postmarked 1964
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2351
In this stunning photo is the wonderful photo, starting from the right is the Regency building, then the heated outdoor swimming pool, the Princes building and then the stadium building. The Stadium building was renamed the Beachcomber Building and the Regency to the Wessex building. The Princes remained. In the 2000s, the Beachcomber building was demolished. Today (as of 2023), you will see the funfair where the lake is located and the pavilion entrance.
Postmarked 1965
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2356
In the background is the beautiful North Hill with the iconic fountain of Butlins. The outdoor heated swimming pool was later converted into a fun pool with many areas added. The building shown here is the Regency building, which later became the Wessex Building. In the holiday world's era of Butlins, you would see the Sunsplash flumes. Today, you will see the Pavilion stage (as of 2023).
Postmarked 1965
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2292
Showing the Regency building, this stunning view of Butlins Minehead at night time is pure magical. The Old Tyme Ballroom was later renamed the Regency ballroom. In the Holiday Worlds, it was renamed to Rendezvous club. As of 2023, the ballroom has been removed and this building is currently being redeveloped into the new Play experience centre.
Postmarked 1965
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2283
This photo represents Butlins in the very early years as you will notice that the Stadium building is not found or the Monorail train. The photo above is showing after this one, meaning this is older despite the postmark date. It was often for publishers to reuse photos from different years to show Butlin's areas.
Postmarked 1966
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2284
The Butlin's Minehead nursery was originally named the Infants Centre and would have a romper room with a children's theatre. It was later named the Nursery Centre. Around the '80s, the Nursey would expand its name to "The Nursery Centre and Night-owl Service". In the holiday world's era of Butlins, this would change once more to the name Nursery, Night Owl Service and Rainbow Trail. Sadly the Nursey was closed to the customers however, it did continue for the use of staff children.
