Start The New Year In Style
Winter Breaks at The UK’s Only All Inclusive Resorts
This January and February, chase away any chills with a cosy Fully Inclusive Break at one of our award-winning five-star resorts in Norfolk and Essex.
Enjoy days filled with indoor sports, relaxing activities, and seasonal craft workshops, or simply slow down with quizzes and feel-good live entertainment. Tuck into comforting, hearty meals and savour your favourite drinks without the bills. And when evening settles in, West End-quality shows will brighten darker nights, as the Potters Theatre Company sparkle on stage. With new wellness activities for the body and mind added for 2026 too, you can start the new year as you mean to go on.
Your winter getaway at Potters is more than just relaxation; it’s the freedom to embrace new experiences, with everything included in one simple price. So join us at Hopton-on-Sea or Five Lakes, where you’ll find the warmest welcome of all this winter.
Winter Getaway Just to Chill
“Had the most amazing four nights at Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea. The service was superb, the staff couldn’t do enough for you. The food was fantastic, our waiter was absolutely amazing, and the entertainment was as good as any West End performance. We will definitely be going back.”
Susan C - February 2025
Winter at Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk
Whatever the weather, join us for a fun-filled break on the Norfolk Coast, 10 minutes from Great Yarmouth.
Take your seat in The Atlas Theatre for dazzling evening performances, savour our hearty winter menu in the Garden or Gallery Restaurants, get active with dozens of sports, or discover new crafts and hobbies.
Winter at Five Lakes, Essex
Unwind on a peaceful break in the natural beauty of 333 acres of Essex Countryside, 20 minutes from Colchester.
Settle in for spectacular evening performances in The Glade Theatre, tuck into our delicious food in the stylish Eden Restaurant and enjoy a huge variety of activities and quizzes in our Indoor Sports Park and Garden Bar.
Don't just take our word for it...
What’s included in your
Winter Break?
Delicious Food
Enjoy full board dining with a hearty breakfast, lunch, a delicious 3-course dinner and a late night snack on each full day of your stay. Our fantastic variety of dishes is sure to have something that will warm your bellies this winter, with traditional British fare. It’s the perfect complement to an activity-filled break, and it’s plentiful.
Our chefs cater for most dietary requirements, so please feel free to discuss this with our friendly team at time of booking.
Comfortable Accommodation
With such a wide variety of accommodation available from cosy Bungalows that stretch down towards the sea, to stylish village rooms in the Essex Countryside, to hotel rooms and suites that surround the central facilities, you won’t have any trouble finding the perfect room for you and your party.
Jam-packed Activities
Whatever the weather, our Winter Breaks offer the perfect way to unwind, or delve into a variety of exciting activities for all interests.
Enjoy a game of badminton, a frame of snooker, an end of bowls or a set of tennis. Take aim with archery, air rifle shooting or laser clays. Stretch your mind with a quiz, or your legs in a dance class. Brave the outdoors for a round of pitch ’n’ putt golf, or relax in the warmth of our heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool.
West End Quality Entertainment
Prepare to be blown away by dazzling, West End-quality performances on each night of your stay from our renowned Potters Theatre Company. Every night, our state-of-the-art theatres burst into life with electrifying productions, packed with music, dance, and non-stop hits spanning various genres.
Inclusive Drinks
At Potters, the rounds simply don't add up. So often a forgotten holiday expense, drinks are included throughout your stay. So relax and recharge with a morning cappuccino, indulge with hot chocolate over lunch and enjoy your evenings with a warming glass of red; the choice is entirely yours throughout your stay.
Bringing Balance to 2026
There’s a lot to be said about the feeling of freedom that comes with Fully Inclusive Breaks at Potters. No bills, no rounds, no hidden charges. With everything taken care of, and laughter being a pretty good medicine for any stresses of everyday life you might be carrying, that may be all you wish to experience on your next getaway.
But more recently, dedicated wellness activities have grown in popularity at Potters, and for those intrigued by this movement, we’ve been adding even more ways to bring balance to your body and mind for 2026. As with everything else at Potters, there’s no pressure — you can come and go as you please, choosing from a variety of new experiences.
Whether you find peace in stillness or joy in gentle movement, each activity has been created with care, offering an easy-to-join approach that reflects our signature warmth and inclusivity. With guided sessions and quiet personal practices, to simple techniques you can learn and take home with you, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself at your own pace.
Wellness activities may vary between Hopton-on-Sea and Five Lakes.
A Wonderful Winter Experience
“Potters make you feel welcome from the minute you walk through the door. The bedroom was spacious, warm and comfortable. The food was excellent and the entertainment in the evening was first class. There was activities for all the various ages in my party.”
Mary S - January 2025
The World Comes To Potters Every January
Every January, Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea hosts The Ambassador Cruise Line World Indoor Bowls Championships. Over 17 days we welcome the world’s best players, as they take to The International Arena to compete for the biggest titles in the sport.
You can find out more about our World Bowls Breaks and day tickets here. Or, for those who prefer to play rather than watch, we have a whole host of tournaments at both of our resorts.
Bowls Tournaments In The New Year
Throughout January and February, you can enjoy a selection of inclusive bowls experiences on selected breaks. These extra activities are free-to-enter, but it’s important to register your participation in bowls at time of booking as spaces are limited.
Indoor Bowls Tournaments
Enjoy free-to-enter indoor bowls tournaments at both Hopton-on-Sea and Five Lakes throughout January and February.
Format:
• Teams of four
• Knockout matches for top performing teams
• Teams will typically play four round robin games (occasionally three depending on participant numbers) of up to 90 minutes per game.
Short Mat Bowls Tournaments
This variation of carpet bowls is played on a specially designed 45-foot long and 6-foot wide mat, with a block in the middle and ditches at both ends, adding an extra layer of excitement and strategy to your game.
Embrace this friendly competition as we bring people together through the joy of this fantastic sport.
Short Mat only features at Hopton-on-Sea this winter.
Pro Coaching
Exclusively at Five Lakes, join the ever-popular Andy Thomson MBE as he delivers fun and educational sessions on the rinks.
You'll enjoy stories from inside the game, fun tournaments and competitions including target bowls, plus the opportunity to gain tips from a three-time World Indoor Bowls Champion and true legend of the game.
Please note this break does not feature an Indoor Bowls Tournament.
Bridge Breaks At Potters Resorts
This popular break is hosted at Five Lakes, and offers the chance to combine the popular pastime of Bridge with a Fully Inclusive Break at Potters.
With over 20 years experience as bridge directors, Rob & Rosa Richardson will take excellent care of you, with afternoon and evening sessions throughout your Midweek Break.
Choose from two fabulous locations
Whether it's relaxing on the picturesque Norfolk coast to unwinding in glorious Essex countryside, our Resorts offer two perfect places to enjoy a short break.
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea
Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR31 9BX
Potters Resorts Five Lakes
Colchester Road, Essex, CM9 8HX
