HOLIDAY PARK · MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, ENGLAND
BUTLIN'S LAKESIDE CARAVAN VILLAGE, MINEHEAD
WHERE IT IS
Minehead, Somerset, England
Warren Rd, Minehead TA24 5SH
Run by Butlin's. Private caravans on Butlins Minehead, rented direct from their owners. Park passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are usually bought from the park and not included in the rent: check with the owner.
ON THE PARK
- Splash Waterworld pool with slides
- Butlin's SkyPark playground
- Traditional fairground with Helter Skelter and Waltzer
- Skyline Pavilion daytime shows
- Evening shows in Centre Stage, Studio 36 and Reds
- Food Court, restaurants and bars
- Arcades and soft play
- Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the caravan village by prior arrangement, on a lead, but not on the main resort; some breeds are banned.
- Beach: The resort sits beside Minehead's sandy beach, with nearly a mile of beach on the doorstep.
From butlins.com butlins.com, checked October 2026. Facilities and opening times change: check with the park.
AROUND MINEHEAD
- Minehead beach: sand with some pebble and shingle
- Dunster Beach: shingle and sand, east of Minehead
- Minehead is the official start of the South West Coast Path, 630 miles to Poole. The first section to Porlock is 8.9 miles over woodland and cliff tops.
- The West Somerset Railway runs heritage steam trains from Minehead station to Bishops Lydeard, calling at Dunster on the way.
- Dunster Castle and the Dunster National Park Centre are a short trip inland.
- The promenade and sea wall run the full length of the beach, ending at the harbour and the old fishing quarter.
- Butlin's Minehead is at the east end of the seafront; Channel Adventure on the seafront hires bikes for Exmoor.
- Eat: independent cafés and pubs in town, and a Friday Farmers Market on The Parade from 9am to 2pm.
Dogs on the beach, 2026 season: Dogs are not allowed on Minehead beach between the Golf Club groyne and the Jubilee Café steps, typically from 1 May to 30 September. Dogs must be on a lead on the Esplanade. Outside that stretch and outside those dates the beach is open to dogs, but Minehead Town Council's Dog Walk map is the reference, so check locally (01643 707213).
From local tourist information (mineheadtowncouncil.gov.uk somerset.gov.uk visit-exmoor.co.uk visit-exmoor.co.uk keepbritaintidy.org), checked 22 October 2026.
GUEST GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO BUTLINS MINEHEAD
PASSES AND WRISTBANDS
Owners receive 10 photo ID passes covering the resort, which they share with family and friends; letting listings say renting guests may need to buy Butlin's passes separately. Guests must wear the wristband issued at check-in to enter the resort.
WHEN IT IS OPEN
1 March to 31 December, plus 1 and 2 January.
GETTING THERE
Minehead station is on the heritage West Somerset Railway; the nearest mainline station is Taunton, about 25 miles. Minehead is on the A39.
NEARBY
- Exmoor National Park, on the doorstep
- Minehead seafront and harbour
- West Somerset Railway steam trains from Minehead
WORTH KNOWING
Under-18s cannot book, same-sex groups are not accepted and stays are limited to 28 nights under Butlin's caravan guest terms.
From butlins.com butlins.com butlins.com, checked October 2026. Parks change their facilities, passes and opening times: check with the park or the owner before you travel.
HOLIDAY HOMES ON BUTLINS MINEHEAD
DOGS WELCOME
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Can I rent a private caravan on Butlins Minehead?
Yes. 5 privately owned caravans on Butlins Minehead are listed here, rented direct from the owner with no booking fee.
How much is a caravan on Butlins Minehead for a week?
From £250 to £1,000 a week on Static Stays, depending on the season.
Are dogs allowed on Butlins Minehead?
Dogs are allowed in the caravan village by prior arrangement, on a lead, but not on the main resort; some breeds are banned. Each owner decides for their own holiday home, so check the listing.
Are park passes included?
Usually not. Passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are normally bought from the park. Check with the owner.
OWN A HOLIDAY HOME ON BUTLINS MINEHEAD?
List it for £79 a year, no commission. Or sell it here free.
LET YOUR HOLIDAY HOME