Enjoy a Titan-ic time for all the family at Butlin's

I love going abroad, but I've found that if you don't have the weather, you're invariably stuck indoors, staring at the rain hammering at the windows or watching English TV programmes dubbed over in the language of your destination. And you're paying a pretty penny to do this to boot.

This is compounded a hundredfold if you have youngsters in tow. And if they're tots?...well, it doesn't bear thinking about.

This is where Butlin's comes into its own. We visited the Minehead resort during half term, so while Storm Dennis did its utmost to pour water (literally hundreds of gallons worth) over our midweek break, we were able to brave our way to the wonderful and massive Skyline Pavilion, shed our raincoats and watch the metaphorical sun come shining through.

Once through the doors an Aladdin's cave for families awaits. The Pavilion's own huge stage is usually bursting with life, whether it be the famous Redcoats getting youngsters to hula hoop or cheerlead in style, or hosting a tots' or family disco, a Teletubbies Big Party, storytime sessions and much, much more.

Titan the Robot in the Skyline Pavilion, Butlin's, Minehead

He's been coming for years now but his cybernetic circuits are as strong as ever - Titan the Robot is still enthralling visitors with his unique show, incorporating music, jokes, dance and - very likely - spraying the audience with water! Great fun and a must experience for Pavilion visitors. Another great show is Braniac Live! Based on the popular fun but educational children's TV programme. Expect plenty of explosions, all in the name of science of course.

Each of the Butlin's venues - the others being Skegness and Bognor Regis - has its own Puppet Castle and young children are mesmerised by a great show. If you miss the first there's a chance to see it later in the week, with another different storyline show thrown in for good measure. Arts and crafts, circus skills, mini fun fencing and, for teens, adventure golf, bowling and fun football are on offer, again, all free, as is entry to Butlin's famous Splash Waterworld with its fun flumes and super slides.

And despite the rain we along with many other families were still able to enjoy the free funfair, with helter skelter, dodgems, waltzer, merry-go-round to name just a few, with rides for tots, youngsters and adults alike.

So imagine your break if the weather is more favourable? All over the resort are adventure playgrounds and open spaces to play in, and for an extra nominal price kids can also enjoy many more activities including archery, high ropes, zip wire, leap of faith, football and dance academies - the list goes on.