Butlin's has gifted teenage darts sensation Luke Littler a special annual 'black card pass' to its Big Weekenders as a birthday present.
Luke, who turns 18 on Tuesday and became the youngest-ever winner of the World Darts Championship earlier this month, has been given the pass as a birthday gift from the holiday resort.
The pass will allow him to attend the adults-only breaks at Butlin's Big Weekenders.
The resort, which hosts two Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, has been a regular spot for Littler, but he has always been there as a player.
Now, as he's about to turn 18, he can enjoy the Big Weekenders as a guest.
Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin's, said: "We’re proud to host some of the biggest names in darts twice a year in Minehead and currently there’s no one bigger than Luke Littler.
"Every time Luke has visited us at Butlin’s he’s always been playing, so for his 18th this month we’re delighted to offer the reigning World Champion a birthday present to remember.
"We’ll be gifting a free annual pass to Butlin’s Big Weekenders for him and his friends to celebrate in style now he’s old enough to enjoy them as a guest.
"With over 70 breaks to choose from we’re confident he’ll have the best birthday ever and can’t wait to welcome Luke and his mates on a Big Weekender."
The pass will allow Littler to attend any of the 70 breaks across the three resorts in Minehead, Bognor Regis, and Skegness.
The breaks range from themed weekends like '90s Reloaded' to dance weekends like 'We Love Ibiza'.
Littler's rise to fame has been one of the factors contributing to the growing popularity of darts in the UK.
A survey conducted by Butlin's Big Weekenders revealed that 35 per cent of the UK is now 'more interested in the sport than they were two years ago.'
The survey also revealed that almost half of the UK believes darts is the 'most fun sport to watch live.'
The atmosphere, complete with fancy dress, dramatic matches, and walk-on music, contributes to the sport's appeal.
Butlin's Big Weekenders aim to provide the ultimate adults-only getaway, with 'everything in one location.'
The survey found that nearly nine in ten Brits prefer everything in one place when booking a weekend away with friends.
The resort also offers a variety of food and drink, activities during the day and evening, and entertainment options.
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