Expect delays on the A39 to Butlins Minehead. Half-term holidays cause heavy visitor traffic. Plan for extra travel time.
To get there from the north, take the M5 to Taunton. Use Junction 25, then the A358 and A39. If you are coming south on the M5, use Junction 24. Then follow signs for the A39.
Expect extra traffic delays near the resort today. The AA suggests adding 30 minutes to your trip. This is because half-term holidays run until February 21. The resort will be busy with families.
Some Butlin’s guests complained about traffic delays online. One guest said traffic was very slow toward Carhampton. Another guest suggested Butlin’s needs to manage traffic better. They mentioned using the empty road to the golf club and want Butlin’s deal with issues on the main road.
One person was happy that visitors help local businesses. They said holidaymakers bring needed money to Minehead.
Butlin’s Minehead has new all-inclusive packages for this year. Packages start at £399 for four nights. This amount covers two adults and two kids and includes lodging, food plans, and drinks.
The packages work only on Showtime Term-Time midweek breaks. Families can change them to fit needs and budget. You get to choose lodging and five food plans. Buffet breakfast and dinner plans are available.