Butlins Big Weekender Packing Checklist (Printable)

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Butlins Packing Checklist (Printable + Copy/Paste)

This is the no-drama packing list for a Butlins Big Weekender. It’s built for real life: themed nights, comfy shoes, daytime bits, and the stuff you always forget. Use the tick-box lists below or copy/paste the “group chat version” and send it to your mates.

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Simple strategy: tees for the base, accessories for the theme. That’s how you pack lighter and still look on-theme.

1) Outfits (the basics)

Pack for comfort first, then theme. You’re walking and dancing loads.

Daytime / casual

  • 2–3 casual tops / tees
  • 1 hoodie / light jacket
  • 1–2 pairs jeans/shorts/leggings
  • Comfy trainers (main pair)
  • Spare trainers (backup)

Night-time basics

  • Base outfit for theme nights (tee + jeans/shorts works)
  • Backup tee (trust me)
  • Something warm for outside / late night
  • Underwear + socks (extra pair per day)
Tip: if you’re doing personalised tees, they double as both daytime and theme-night base outfits.

2) Fancy dress + theme nights

Don’t overpack costumes. Accessories do most of the work and take up no space.

If you’re going “tee + accessories”

  • Theme glasses (fastest way to look on-theme)
  • Wig or hat (high impact, easy)
  • One prop (optional, keep it small)
  • Crossbody/bumbag (hands-free)
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If you’re doing a full costume night

  • Costume (dance-friendly)
  • Comfort layer underneath (tee/shorts/leggings)
  • Backup plan (tee-based outfit)
  • Safety pins / fashion tape
Reality: lots of people do one “full send” night then go comfy the rest of the weekend.

3) Toiletries + “save your weekend” items

These are the bits that stop the weekend turning into a headache.

Essentials

  • Toothbrush / toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shower gel / shampoo
  • Wipes (massively underrated)
  • Hair stuff / makeup (if you use it)

Comfort savers

  • Blister plasters
  • Painkillers
  • Plasters
  • Mini sewing kit (optional but heroic)
  • Fashion tape / safety pins

4) Tech + admin

Don’t forget

  • Phone charger
  • Power bank
  • ID + cards
  • Tickets / booking details
  • Small bag (crossbody/bumbag)

Group admin (optional but useful)

  • Shared WhatsApp plan: “what night is what theme?”
  • One shared accessory for group photos
  • Matching tees (names/nicknames)
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Copy/paste version for your group chat

Send this to the WhatsApp and stop the “what are we wearing?” chat loop.

BUTLINS PACKING LIST ✅

OUTFITS
- 2–3 casual tops/tees
- 1 hoodie/light jacket
- 1–2 jeans/shorts/leggings
- Trainers (main) + spare shoes (backup)
- Backup tee (absolute must)

THEME NIGHTS
- Theme glasses
- Wig or hat
- Small prop (optional)
- Crossbody/bumbag (hands-free)
- If doing a costume night: bring a tee-based backup look

TOILETRIES + SAVERS
- Deodorant + wipes
- Blister plasters
- Painkillers + plasters
- Safety pins / fashion tape

TECH + ADMIN
- Phone charger + power bank
- ID/cards + booking details
- Agree theme nights in the group chat
- Optional: matching personalised tees + one shared accessory for photos
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Want to make packing simple?

Start with personalised tees as your base outfit, then add accessories to hit the theme nights.

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