The 10 most expensive seaside towns in the UK for a day out

With the weather expected to slowly warm up over the next few days, many families may be planning a trip to the seaside to soak up the sun.

By Claire Schofield

27th May 2021, 3:16pm

Updated 27th May 2021, 3:26pm

However, new research has revealed that the cost of a trip to the seaside could be up to 60 per cent more expensive than usual, depending on which town you visit. A study by VoucherCodes.co.uk analysed the cost of a regular portion of fish and chips, an ice cream cone, a draught pint and a bucket and spade at shops at popular seaside destinations across the UK. These are the 10 towns which proved to be the most expensive, based on these four factors, for a family day out.

1. Salcombe

Single ice cream cone: £3.00. Bucket and spade: £5.48. Fish and chips: £12.52. Draught pint: £3.95. Total cost: £24.95 Photo: Shutterstock

2. Whitby

Single ice cream cone: £2.18. Bucket and spade: £7.00. Fish and chips: £8.73. Draught pint: £3.95. Total cost: £21.85 Photo: Shutterstock

3. Brighton

Single ice cream cone: £2.86. Bucket and spade: £7.33. Fish and chips: £7.06. Draught pint: £3.39. Total cost: £20.55 Photo: Shutterstock

4. St Ives

Single ice cream cone: £3.38. Bucket and spade: £5.50. Fish and chips: £7.62. Draught pint: £3.78. Total cost: £20.27 Photo: Shutterstock