1970 - 1979
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Postmarked 1971
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M5
The indoor heated swimming pool is used to allow customers to see them swimming while having a drink in the lounge cafe. It was located in the Regency building, which became the Wessex building until 2023 when it was redeveloped in the Play xperience.
Postmarked 1971
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M15
Showing the Regency Building and the Icon of Butlins - Monorail train. The Regency building would later be renamed the Wessex Building. During the Regency building era, it would have an American Parlour Coffee Bar, Regency Show Bar, Heated indoor pool, coffee lounge and Regency Ballroom. It later changed into the Crazy Horse Saloon, Green Baise and Sunsplash. Today, it's being converted into the Play Experience.
Postmarked 1971
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M18
The Beachcomber is a club that is greatly missed by many customers. Today, the name has returned as the Beachcomber Inn, which is a restaurant and bar. However, the Inn does not have the same decoration as you see here. The Beachcomber building was demolished in the 2000s into grass for the Blue Skies project. However, Studio 36 was built, replacing this wonderful building.
Postmarked 1973
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M13
The Monorail train showing off its beauty. Only two Butlins camps had this amazing ride, Minehead being one and Skegness the other.
Postmarked 1974
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M24
The stunning single-decker chalets, today (as of 2023), many single-decker chalets remain and have had many modifications to them.
Postmarked 1975
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M17
The outside swimming pool was removed from the site around 1998 for the installation of the pavilion. The Monorail train was also removed. Today, if you stood here and took the same photo, you would see the Pavilion stage area
Postmarked: 1975
Publisher: Butlins Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: M21
The original indoor swimming pool of Butlins Minehead. This pool would change in the popular Sunsplash swimming pool, including rapid and flumes. However, from 1999 onwards, it was closed and unused until 2023, when it was demolished to make way for the new Play Experience.
Postmarked 1975
Publisher: John Hinde
The postcard is given a reference number: 3M6
The Old Tyme Ballroom was in the Regency Building, which was later called the Wessex Building. The ballroom continued into the Holiday Worlds era under the name of the "Rendezvous" club. Sadly, when the changes came in 1999, the ballroom was no longer a part of the entertainment.
Postmarked 1976
Publisher: John Hinde
The postcard is given a reference number: 2M302
Butlins Monorail train travelling at the front of the camp, with North Hill in the background and the large lake of Butlins Minehead. Today, you will see the Funfair here and the lake reduced a great deal.
Postmarked 1977
Publisher: Butlin's Ltd
The postcard is given a reference number: CT2289
The main reception hall at the front of the camp remains there today and I am told that if you lift up the carpet within, that flooring is likely still there.
Postmarked 1977
Publisher: John Hinde
The postcard is given a reference number: 3M4
This photo is showing Butlin's Minehead at the start of its adventure representing the Butlins logo. In this photo is the front boat lake with the Prince and Regency buildings. Note that the iconic fountain is shown, where the outside swimming is located. Also, see that the photo is showing that there is NO monorail train and the Beachcomber building is yet to be built. Today, the boating lake is a third of the size of what it was during this photo. If you stood here, you would see the Pavilion and funfair. This photo postcard would be very early 1960s, it was very common for publishers to use former photos for future promotional items.
Postmarked 1977
Publisher: John Hinde
The postcard is given a reference number: 3M4
The iconic monorail grains are above and below each other over the outside swimming pool. In the background, you will see the Prince building. Today (as of 2023), you will see the pavilion stage and the toilets. The Monorail train is no longer in Butlins Minehead.
