The quaint seaside town of Southwold, nestled on the Suffolk coast, has been unveiled as a hidden treasure that every Brit should add to their staycation wish list. Despite its modest population of just over 1,000, the delightful Southwold is home to stunning pastel-coloured seaside buildings and, according to Capital on Tap, the most affordable fish and chips in Britain. Southwold doesn't just offer budget-friendly coastal cuisine, it's also been crowned the best seaside town in the UK.
The Camping and Caravanning Club have heaped praise on Southwold, labelling it as a "great destination all year round, whether you're planning a summer visit for an ice cream or a winter trip for windswept walks and cosy pub lunches." The club also applauds Southwold for its sandy beach, functioning lighthouse, and award-winning pier, reports the Express . A visit to the Adnams Brewery, located next to the lighthouse, is a must during your stay.
After enjoying a drink at the brewery, visitors can indulge in the wallet-friendly fish and chips. Capital on Tap reveals that a meal here costs just 1.06% of an average weekly salary, making Southwold the most cost-effective spot for this traditional British dish.
An average bag will only set you back £8.35, which is £6 cheaper than the classic seaside location of Robin Hood's Bay up in North Yorkshire. The publication stated, "this seaside town proves that quality doesn't always come at a premium.
Impressively, despite the lower cost, Southwold's .