Following numerous requests from netball clubs around the UK, we’re delighted to announce that the Rhinos Challenge is expanding to the South West in 2026!
Butlin’s award winning resort in Minehead, Somerset will host a fantastic new Rhinos Challenge Netball Weekender on 15-18 May 2026!
Netball Clubs of all abilities are invited to join us for the ultimate weekend of Netball & Fun, we can’t wait to welcome you all on tour at our new home in the South West!
Our spectacular presentations have an electric atmosphere and are the perfect way to close the festival. VIP guests have included Layla Guscoth, Liana Leota and Leeds Rhinos superstars Paige Reed, Nia Jones, Elle McDonald, Ellie Bird, Brie Greerson and many more!
Following an incredible laser light show in a huge indoor venue, each team are invited onto the big stage to meet our VIP guest and receive their custom Rhinos Challenge medals. There are also high quality team trophies for every team, plus superb awards for the winners, runners up in each age section.
After a thrilling day of action at the festival, the facilities at Butlin’s Minehead are perfect for an action packed tour. There’s a huge variety of sports and leisure facilities on resort.
The amazing Splash Waterworld and Traditional Funfair are always firm favourites. 2025 also saw the opening of the incredible new £2.5M SKYPARK at Butlin’s Minehead, with epic climbing towers, intertwining light-up slides and the UK’s longest swing line! All included in the price!
For extra thrills, you can pay a charge for activities like the High Ropes, Climbing Wall, Go Karts, Adventure Golf and Ten Pin Bowling.
When the evening comes around, live shows, tribute acts and discos feature in Butlin’s state of the art entertainment venues, at no extra cost!
There’s a great range of quality accommodation available to suit all budgets at Butlin’s Minehead. The stylish chalets in West Lakes Village always prove to be a big hit for teams wanting a spacious and beautiful place to rest after an exciting day at the festival.
Accommodation prices are per person for the weekend (Fri – Mon), including entertainment passes and Rhinos Challenge wristbands. The grid displays selected options. Click the button to view all options and prices.
Your team will feel like they’re in the NSL while on tour, with live fixtures, results and tables displayed on the Rhinos Challenge App!
The App goes live on the App 7-10 days before your festival. To download, follow the links below or search “Rhinos Challenge” in your App Store.
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