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UK’s cheapest seaside town for ice cream is pretty coastal destination

By staff10 August 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

There are few things that go together better than sunny days by the sea and delicious ice cream. Luckily, a team of money experts have revealed the top 10 spots to enjoy both on a budget

Ice cream vans must make a profit in order to stay in business
The UK’s most affordable seaside towns for ice cream have been revealed [stock image](Image: Getty)

If you’re looking for the perfect staycation spot, money experts have named the UK’s cheapest seaside town to enjoy an ice cream.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many Britons are searching for more affordable ways to enjoy the summer. And where better than the quintessential British seaside? The UK’s rugged coast, golden beaches and charming countryside villages make perfect budget-friendly holiday destinations.

Based on research by money experts at Moneyboat, the UK’s top 10 most affordable seaside towns for ice cream have been revealed based on TripAdvisor ratings and ‘value’. It comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain.

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The classic summertime treat is often served from the side of a colourful ice cream van
Bardsea has been ranked Britain’s number one seaside town for affordable ice cream(Image: © Sally Anscombe 2020 via Getty)

According to the data, Bardsea in Cumbria tops the list, scoring a perfect 100. Claiming the crown for the best ice cream spot was local favourite Roy’s Ices, which earned top marks with a 4.9 rating for both overall experience and value on TripAdvisor.

One reviewer on TripAdvisor wrote: “We always go for a Roys when we’re down the coast road. It’s a must-do in the area! There are always loads of flavours, different cones and lollies etc. Well known in the area and rightly so!”

The quaint seaside town even outperformed popular spots like Dawlish and Scarborough. On account of a combination of taste, service, and affordability, Bardsea is has become an under-the-radar go to for refreshing ice cream as well as offering a gorgeous village to explore, including the scenic Bardsea Beach.

But if you’re looking to travel elsewhere in the UK, other seaside towns received similarly high ratings. Dawlish in Devon took second place with an almost-perfect score of 97.5, on account of top-rated spots like The Local Scoop and Salty Dog Kiosk, each earning 4.9 and 4.7 for value respectively.

Further north, Scarborough in North Yorkshire came in at a close third with an overall score of 92.95. One of its most popular parlours includes Crema E Cioccolato, which was rated 5.0 overall and 4.9 for value. Also in North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-Sea took fifth place with a high total score of 88.18.

Top ten most affordable seaside towns for ice cream

1. Bardsea, Cumbria

Total score: 100

2. Dawlish, Devon

Total score: 97.5

3. Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Total score: 92.95

4. St Davids, Wales

Total score: 90.68

5. Abersoch, Gwynedd

Total score: 88.18

6. Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire

Total score: 88.18

7. Sidmouth, Devon

Total score: 87.95

8. Blackpool, Lancashire

Total score: 85.91

9. Penzance, Cornwall

Total score: 85.91

10. Felixstowe, Suffolk

Total score: 83.64

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