Butlins says Brits prefer traditional fairs over theme parks
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According to research released by Butlins almost two thirds of Brits say they have had more fun at traditional fairgrounds than at any big theme parks.
Close to 90% of those surveyed by the company said that great British fairgrounds remind them of their youth, while almost half said they give them a feeling of nostalgia.
When asked about their favourite rides, dodgems topped the list, with carousels coming in second place and chairoplanes a close third.
Sir Billy Butlin was the first to bring dodgems to the UK and now Butlins Bognor Regis has opened its fully refurbished traditional fairground with Britain’s favourite fairground rides to try and bring back a little bit of the excitement and joy that many Brits experienced as kids.
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Vanessa Toulmin, professor in fairgrounds, said the Butlin’s fair was “perfect”.
“You can go on with your grandparents, parents can take their children, teenagers can go on the rides, young families can go on the helter skelter and play on the sideshows,” she said.
Head of retail sales for Butlins, Allan Lambert said the company was excited about bringing back the traditional fairground.
“The fairground is the perfect place for the whole family to spend some time together and create some great family memories,” he asserted.
As with all Butlins’ fairgrounds, guests will be able to go on all of their favourite rides as many times as they like because it’s all included in the price of the break.
A three night weekend break at Butlins Bognor Regis resort costs from only £95 per person arriving on 12 April 2013 for 3 nights. This price is based on two adults and two children sharing a Silver self-catering Apartment.