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Fully Inclusive Bowls Breaks

At Potters Resorts, we’re proud to host over 50 Fully Inclusive Bowls Breaks each year, including the prestigious World Indoor Bowls Championships every January. With superb facilities at both of our five star Resorts in Norfolk and Essex, we offer the best bowling experience.

From September to May, many of our Midweek breaks feature free-to-enter tournaments, covering all formats of the game. You can also enjoy unique options like Celebrity Bowls Breaks, Pro Coaching with Andy Thomson MBE, or fun Bowls and Bridge breaks with Eddie & Kathy Williams.

Every break at Potters includes comfortable accommodation, four delicious meals a day, a wide range of activities, West End-quality entertainment, and your drinks, all included in the price.

This exceptional value helped us top in the Which? Readers’ Survey to find the Best UK Holiday Parks & Resorts, and it’s why our guests come back.

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Bowls Breaks at Five Lakes
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There's so much included!

No hidden costs, just great value. Book Now!

Bowls week with clacton bowls club

We had a fantastic week; so much to do, the food was superb, the staff are fantastic and the shows on each night were fantastic. Going back again next year.

Melvyn B, February 2024


Groups and Clubs

Every year, we welcome bowls clubs from across the UK to compete in our tournaments. If you’re planning to bring a group of 20 or more players, contact our award-winning Groups team for great savings and exclusive benefits.

Our dedicated team will guide you through the booking process, ensuring your group’s room preferences and any special requirements are fully catered for.

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Tournaments and Formats

You’re spoilt for choice on a huge variety of different breaks and tournaments

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Champion of Champions

Each year, top-performing teams are invited back to compete for the title of Potters Resorts’ Champion of Champions. Winners, finalists, and semi-finalists from both resorts can enter during our Festive Breaks, offering the chance to represent their club at a higher level while enjoying all the perks of a fully inclusive break.

Winners receive a complimentary stay during the World Indoor Bowls Championships’ Final Weekend in January and the thrill of playing their own final on the famous blue rink for the title of Potters Resorts’ Champion of Champions!


Bowls Breaks at Five Lakes

Bowls Breaks
at Five Lakes, Essex

Nestled by the stunning Blackwater Estuary and close to Colchester and Chelmsford, Potters Resorts Five Lakes offers top-class bowling facilities with five indoor rinks by Dales.

Join our friendly, free-to-enter tournaments in Indoor Fours,Triples, and Pairs between September and May, with Bowls ManagerGary Mackay and his team ready to assist. You can also enjoy additional experiences like Short Mat, Bridge with Fun Bowls, and Pro Coaching with Andy Thomson MBE on selected dates.

It’s the perfect spot for your next bowls getaway with friends or club members!

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Bowls Breaks at Hopton-on-Sea

Bowls Breaks
at Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk

Visit the home of the World Indoor Bowls Championships on the Norfolk coast. Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea offers superb facilities, including 14 indoor rinks, 4 new outdoor rinks, and equipment for all formats of the game.

Join Bowls Ambassador, and former World Champion, Greg Harlow, for friendly, free-to-enter tournaments like Indoor Fours, Short Mat, and Carpet, or support Bowls England, EBF, and ECBA on selected breaks. You can also enjoy our popular Bridge with Fun Bowls breaks, blending two beloved pastimes.

Come with friends or club members and experience an unforgettable bowls break by the coast!

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The World Indoor Bowls Championships

Each year we welcome the greatest players from across the world to compete in The World Indoor Bowls Championships in our International Arena at Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea.

If you’d rather watch the sport of Bowls than play, join us by purchasing day tickets, or enjoy a 2-Night stay on a Fully Inclusive World Bowls Break. Hurry, availability is EXTREMELY limited each year.

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Get a Glimpse of the Potters Magic

If you haven’t visited us yet, it might be hard to picture the incredible value, warmth, and award-winning service we provide. So, don’t just take our word for it, watch the video below to tour our Fully Inclusive Breaks and see for yourself!

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For all your Bowling Needs

If you’re looking to upgrade your bowls, accessories, or get a refresh of your bowling wardrobe, look no further than the Potters Bowls Shop. With a huge selection of equipment, clothing and shoes from a variety of bowls suppliers, you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for on our website.

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Get the Inside Scoop

Become a Potters Insider! Be the first to hear about our latest news, live streams, exciting competitions and exclusive offers.

By becoming a Potters Insider, we will regularly email you with news, competitions and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Get Social With Us

To keep up with the latest news, developments and competitions from Potters Resorts, why not give us a follow throughout our lively social media and community channels?

You can also join our official Facebook group by following the link below.

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Stay Updated with the Potters Blog

Potters Blog

Stay Updated with the Potters Blog

Pop over to our blog for a cosy catch-up on all things Potters Resorts! From tasty tips on our dining experiences to tales of adventure around the resort, there’s always something new to read about. So, grab a coffee, get comfy, and stay ‘in the know’ with resort news and entertainment updates; we love sharing these snippets with you between your visits.

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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