FAQs

We are planning for, praying for, and hoping that there will be a ‘physical’ Spring Harvest event in 2022. We have agreed the dates with Butlin’s in Minehead and Skegness (who have now re-opened) and we are delighted to confirm that Harrogate is happening now too. Without the generosity of people who stood with Spring Harvest this year, there would likely have been no Spring Harvest events in future. We don’t take this for granted and are so grateful. We will do our best to steward your gifts and resources with great care. Our commitment is to provide a safe environment where we can meet to worship, learn, pray and most importantly, encounter the living God, together.

Skegness: 11-15 April Minehead: 18-22 April Harrogate: 9-13 April We are diligently working with key leaders in the north to determine how best to serve at Harrogate. We have the dates confirmed but what the event looks like is still a work in progress.

For Skegness and Minehead bookings are already open. The fastest and easiest way to book for the event is through the ‘Book Now’ link which will go live at that time on springharvestevent.org/booking. You can also book by phone directly with Butlin’s on 0330 100 9330 – but please be aware that the first two hours are the busiest time to book. Groups of 16 people or more and people requiring adapted accommodation will need to call the site directly from 8am. Skegness: 0330 100 9331 Minehead: 0330 100 9332 For Harrogate, bookings will open on 1 September.

We are taking positive steps to improve our sustainability both behind the scenes and on resort. There will be some noticeable differences. One of those is the brochure. For the 2022 event we will not be mailing the brochure to our full address list. It will make a significant environmental saving on thousands of brochures, cover letters and inserts, all wrapped to mail out. All the information that you need to book is available website.

We are delighted to be holding our prices, for Minehead & Skegness, to those advertised for the 2020 event – no increase at all for 2022! Harrogate prices will be available from booking launch on 1 September.

YES! We have worked diligently with key leaders in the north and can confirm we will be in Harrogate 9-13 April. Bookings open on 1 September.

The safety of our guests is of paramount importance to us. We do not take this responsibility lightly and are working on a variety of plans and scenarios for 2022. We will be working hard making plans for a variety of distancing measures, ensuring cleanliness, providing facilities and strictly following any government guidelines. We have worked hard with Butlin’s to bring you a COVID Protection Guarantee so that you can book for Skegness or Minehead with confidence. This will enable you to cancel your Butlin's booking for any COVID-19 related reason, such as self-isolation, local lockdown or another wave should it occur, and you will be given your money back. Please be assured that Spring Harvest and Butlin’s will follow any government, health and scientific guidelines that are in place for public gatherings during 2022. We are hoping we’ll be able to offer a full event experience, even if it’s in a different way to that in which we have experienced the event before and will communicate any relevant updates as we proceed. For full details about the guarantee click 'Read More' below.

At Skegness & Minehead there will be content for all ages. Big Start will return to give all ages a chance to worship, learn and laugh together. Our groups will continue for those aged 0-4, 5-7, 8-11, 11-14 and 14-18.

At Skegness & Minehead the kids groups are 0-4, 5-7, 8-11, 11-14 and 14-18. At Harrogate there will only be provision for ages 0-5.

There are many ways in which you can support Spring Harvest.

Yes please! Every year our Spring Harvest family expands as a huge team of people in a variety of roles bring Spring Harvest to life! Spring Harvest’s remarkable army of volunteers benefit from free accommodation and meals, plus a contribution towards travel costs. Working alongside the full-time team, you get to experience the ministry of Spring Harvest and know that you have made a difference as people worship, learn and laugh together. And there is always time off to experience the event! Why not consider joining one of the teams in 2022 where you can serve our guests and contribute to the life-changing ministry of Spring Harvest? Many volunteers build up lasting friendships and return year after year.

Butlin’s expect to be fully open in 2022 so please check the accommodation types available for the site you’d like to visit using the booking page. Accommodation for Harrogate should be booked privately by yourself.

Unfortunately we and Butlin’s are unable to keep a waiting list. However, if accommodation comes back on sale through cancellations or because government guidelines allow us to accommodate more guests onsite, Butlin's will add this to their website so please check for availability occasionally. However, we cannot promise this will happen to any significant extent, if at all.

Yes, there is a limited amount on each site. On 15th June from 8am please phone Butlin’s Minehead on 0330 100 9332 or Skegness on 0330 100 9331 to check availability and book, as this can’t be booked online. Please note that the fully adapted accommodation usually sells quickly, so we advise booking on 15th June to avoid disappointment.

A small amount of single accommodation is made available for one person to occupy at a supplement of £30. However, this accommodation mostly sells out on the day booking lines open so if this is something you require we advise booking on 15th June to avoid disappointment.

Yes, for an additional £15 charge. From 8am on 15th June, call Butlin’s Minehead on 0330 100 9332 or Skegness on 0330 100 9331 to enquire. Blue badge holders will be reimbursed this charge on arrival by Guest Services (take your blue badge and booking reference with you as validation).

Due to the current restrictions, we are unable to book touring caravans at this stage. We will update if/as/when this situation changes.

Due to the current restrictions, we are unable to book caravans at this stage. We will update if/as/when this situation changes.

Subtract £20 from the brochure price for children two to 14 years, children under two years may attend free of charge.

Yes, empty bed spaces are charged at the child rate.

You only need to pay an initial deposit of £35 per adult and £20 per child aged two to 14 unless booking 56 days before departure, as that’s when you’ll need to pay in full. Butlin’s are happy for you to spread the cost throughout the year using www.butlins.com/pay. Groups can also spread the cost throughout the year using the same system.

Butlin's resorts are currently closed for day visitors so we are unable to offer day or non-resident tickets to Minehead or Skegness.Day tickets will be available for Harrogate in the new year. If you are interested in day tickets for Harrogate, Skegness or Minehead please email [email protected] to let us know so we can tell you if the situation changes.

There will not be a programme for families at Harrogate. Butlin’s in Minehead and Skegness provide excellent family holiday facilities so if you are looking for a family break please consider booking for Spring Harvest there.

We will welcome young people into the programme. There will be no specific programme for them, but all those interested in church planting, leading or developing in their Christian life are welcome to join us. There are reductions for guests aged under 19, who must attend the programme.

The venue is accessible, but you may need some assistance at some points, for instance to use the lifts.

We anticipate day tickets will be available in the new year, though numbers may be limited.

We work hard to keep all our events safe for our guests and team. If you develop any infectious condition within a week of the event please contact us and do not attend.

Yes we do. For Skegness and Minehead the 16th guest in the group is booked free of charge. If booking for Skegness or Minehead, groups of 16 people or more will need to call the resort directly. Skegness: 0330 100 9331 Minehead: 0330 100 9332. For Harrogate book 6 or more people and receive a £10 discount on the ticket price. If you don't know the names of everyone in your group just put AN Other and give us their name before 28 February 2022.

Anyone who has booked for Spring Harvest and receives certain state benefits may apply for a payment from our Concession fund using our simple on-line form. You will be asked for confirmation of your benefit and details of your booking.

Our bursaries help people in severe hardship who otherwise could not afford to attend, even with a Concession payment. Application must be made by a church leader and the church must offer some support. The bursary will not cover meals or travel costs.