The Dining Hall and Gardens

Luxury Holiday Camp circa 1959

Butlin's Luxury Holiday Camp circa 1939

The external appearance of the Dining Halls changed over the years with the name 'BUTLIN'S' being removed at some stage and the addition of a toy soldier standing guard on the left.
The Dining Halls faced onto the playing fields and towards the sea. When the weather was warm and sunny it was very pleasant, but when it rained, the sea breezes really cut across that corner of the camp.
Butlin's Clacton, Dining Hall and Gardens circa 1960

The Sunken Gardens
The Promenade Gardens circa 1960
Between the Boating Lake and the Dining Hall Playing Fields were the Promenade Gardens, otherwise known as the Sunken Gardens.

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