Kick Off The New Year In Style
Winter Breaks at The UK’s Only All Inclusive Resorts
This January and February, warm up your winter with a wonderful Fully Inclusive Break at one of our award-winning five-star resorts.
Savour hearty, traditional meals and sip on your favourite drinks, all included as standard. Fill your days with a variety of indoor sports, activities, and creative workshops, or simply unwind with quizzes and captivating live entertainment. As evening falls, let our West End-quality productions brighten the long nights, showcasing dazzling performances from Potters Theatre Company. And, on our Winter Midweek Breaks, we also welcome top comedians to the stage who are sure to leave you laughing long after curtain call, including the likes of Kev Orkian and Jo Little.
Your winter escape doesn’t stop at relaxation; it’s a chance to try something new. From crafts to unique activities like virtual reality games, there’s plenty to pique your curiosity and keep you entertained.
At Potters Resorts, every detail is designed to make your stay unforgettable, and with Which? readers recently ranking us top for the UK’s Best Holiday Resorts, you can rest assured you’re in the best possible hands.
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea:Top Class From Start to Finish.
“Went to Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea early January 2024. As always, the Potters experience is first class. The entertainment is amazing. The activities are amazing. The food is amazing. If you want to kick back and have a relaxing weekend, look no further. Alternatively if you like fun, games, quizzes and activities, then you are in the right place. The evening shows are West End standard. Go on and treat yourselves, you will not be disappointed.”
Vince M - TripAdvisor Review, May 24
Winter at Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk
Whatever the weather, join us for an action-packed break on the Norfolk Coast, 10 minutes from Gorleston.
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 learn something new.
Winter at Five Lakes, Essex
Unwind on a peaceful break in the natural beauty of 320 acres of Essex Countryside, 20 minutes from Colchester.
Be amazed by 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 are jam-packed with fun and 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 warm in 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.
On our Winter Midweek Breaks, we also welcome top comedians to the stage who are sure to leave you laughing long after curtain call, including the likes of Kev Orkian and Jo Little.
Inclusive Drinks
A break at Potters is truly fully inclusive, which means your bank balance gets a rest too as we’ve got your drinks tab covered from the time you arrive, to the time you leave. 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.
Weekend Winter Break
“This was our 8th visit to Hopton. It is an amazing place to go to. We had no complaints on holiday (we never do). From coming on resort it is like a family welcome. The shows are second to none. All is top notch. The entertainers are brilliant. Try it for yourself, you wont be disappointed.”
fr0str2 - TripAdvisor Review, Feb 24
New Experiences Coming To Potters Resorts
2025 at Potters Resorts brings even more exciting activities! Enjoy Midweek Mirth with top comedians. Test your trivia with the Daily Quiz Challenge, or embark on an Interactive Treasure Hunt across the resort, solving puzzles for hidden rewards. Don’t miss Jazzminton Sport, a fast-paced game exclusive to Potters, or unwind with Pranayama Breathing Classes to find your inner calm. Whether it’s fun or relaxation, there’s something for everyone!
Midweek Mirth - Comedy Nights
Enjoy a laugh-filled evening with top comedians every Wednesday. Our comedy nights run from January to March, promising sharp wit and endless giggles. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter!
Tibetan Singing Bowls - Find Your Zen
Unwind with the soothing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls. This ancient practice promotes deep relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you refreshed and centred. Perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
Midweek Mirth - Comedy Nights
Enjoy a laugh-filled evening with top comedians every Wednesday. Our comedy nights run from January to March, promising sharp wit and endless giggles. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter!
Retro Room Level Up!
Step back into the 80s with our revamped Retro Room at Hopton. Play iconic console games like Pac-Man and Mario, race around the Scalextric track, and enjoy classic 80s memorabilia. Relive your childhood nostalgia—big hair and neon optional!
Tibetan Singing Bowls - Find Your Zen
Unwind with the soothing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls. This ancient practice promotes deep relaxation and mindfulness, leaving you refreshed and centred. Perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
Midweek Mirth - Comedy Nights
Enjoy a laugh-filled evening with top comedians every Wednesday. Our comedy nights run from January to March, promising sharp wit and endless giggles. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter!
Retro Room Level Up!
Step back into the 80s with our revamped Retro Room at Hopton. Play iconic console games like Pac-Man and Mario, race around the Scalextric track, and enjoy classic 80s memorabilia. Relive your childhood nostalgia—big hair and neon optional!
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 five trophies.
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
• Three guaranteed games (up to 90 mins each)
• 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 appears at Five Lakes this Winter.
Bridge and Fun Bowls
This popular break is hosted at Five Lakes in January, and is perfect for those wishing to combine two popular pastimes.
Hosted by Eddie & Kathy Williams who we’ve worked with at Potters for over ten years, you can play afternoon and evening bridge tournaments with a fun bowls session each morning.
Please note, these breaks do not feature an Indoor Bowls Tournament.
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
