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Showing the location of Somerwest World in the late 90's

Another tour of Butlin's Somerwest World from the Monorail Train
 
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The Chairlifts of Butlin's Somerwest World

They area also known as the cable cars by some people. A greatly missed ride that gave you the most amazing view of Butlin's.

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Conga in the Wessex Room

Butlin's is always a great place to do the Conga as you join in the fun that Redcoats and staff offered to you all.

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A tour of Butlins Somerwest World

Showing footage of Butlin's Somerwest World from my father in the early 1990's.

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Wessex Room Entertainment

Footage of entertainment at the Wessex Room.

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Footage of the Oasis Swimming Pool, the 3rd pool in Butlin's

Currently the Splash swimming pool, the Oasis swimming pool was an alternative pool for those who did not wish to have the fun pool experience. It was a great location to do lane swimming.

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The Sunsplash Swimming Pool

Footage of a pool that is missed by a great deal of people. The Sunsplash swimming pool still remains in place after 21 years unused (as of 2021) as this footage reminds us of a great place that helped create them forever smiles. 

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The chair lift experience

This footage shows you the amazing holiday camp 
from the eyes of a bird as the chair lifts raise high. 

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Go Karts of Somerwest World

Showing you the original location of the go-karts. Today, you will be within the Splash swimming pool. These go-karts also went much faster than the ones you see today and it included a small bridge to travel over and under. 

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The Gaiety Theater

The Gaiety Theater...what a memory :) This is now known as Hot Shots in today Butlin s (as of 2021). This footage is one that makes me smile a great deal as a ball had hit dad when he was recording, making the video camera fall. The camera was fine and did not break. 

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A tour around Somerwest World

Showing you around the camp that I loved a great deal.

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The Funfair of Butlin's Somerwest World

Another great video that shows you around the camp and funfair that was at Butlin's in Somerwest World.

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Butlin's Somerwest World

Another great video that shows you around the camp and funfair that was at Butlin's in Somerwest World.

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Butlin's Somerwest World

Another great video that shows you around the camp and funfair that was at Butlin's in Somerwest World.

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Butlin's Redcoat Show

The Redcoats show much pride as they walk around the club in a traditional show. An iconic symbol of Butlin's, the Redcoats and staff are happy to pride in the great name Butlins.

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Sunsplash Swimming Pool

The swimming pool that had it all, Sunsplash. This footage shows you the layout of the former pool, which remains unused since 1999 (as of 2021)

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BMX Bike Fun

Cycling around Butlin's still remains today in the hiring shop. In 1992, we had a small course that we were able to ride on to keep us entertained. Today, this will form a part of the lodges (as of 2021)

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Bumperboats of Butlins

The bumper boats, situated outside the Oasis swimming pool, was a great way to have additional fun at Butlin's. They were returned later in the years to the front of the camp, however this was short lived. Today, this area is the small children's outside pool (as of 2021)

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The Somerwest World Octopus Ride (my favorite ride)

No longer in Butlin's Somerwest World, this footage shows you my favourite ride. The Octopus ride was amazing and greatly missed by me, what a time to remember.

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The day time entertainment with the outside stage

From playing music to day time entertainment, this outside stage has seen a great deal of fun for all. Today, its a part of Burger King with only photos, footage and our memories to remind us of a time that is no more. 

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Popbox Videos

Unfortunately, I am unable to show you the video of the time me, Dean and my brother had done this fun activity. However, I can show you the entrance that many of you will remember. 

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The Simulator of Butlin's

No longer in Butlin's Minehead (as of 2021, there was one in Skegness). The Butlin's simulator was an amazing ride. This video also features Redcoats. 

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Another tour of Butlin's Somerwest World

Another tour of the camp that I loved a great deal, Butlin's Somerwest World.

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