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.

5. Swanage

Single ice cream cone: £2.90. Bucket and spade: £3.47. Fish and chips: £9.09. Draught pint: £4.17. Total cost: £19.63 Photo: Shutterstock

6. Torquay

Single ice cream cone: £2.15. Bucket and spade: £4.66. Fish and chips: £8.90. Draught pint: £4.45. Total cost: £19.24 Photo: Shutterstock

7. Tynemouth

Single ice cream cone: £2.50. Bucket and spade: £3.00. Fish and chips: £8.73. Draught pint: £3.60. Total cost: £17.83 Photo: Shutterstock

8. Hastings

Single ice cream cone: £2.60. Bucket and spade: £4.00. Fish and chips: £8.56. Draught pint: £2.65. Total cost: £17.80 Photo: Shutterstock