An underrated UK seaside town has been dubbed a ‘hidden gem’ for a quintessentially British break – especially thanks to its beloved fish and chips
Any Brit will tell you that no trip to the seaside is complete without a chunky portion of fish and chips; there’s nothing quite like tucking into the quintessentially British grub, while looking out at the sea (and keeping an eye out for those pesky seagulls).
However there’s one underrated UK town that’s been hailed as a must-visit staycation spot if you’re after some great fish and chips, and the best part is that its promenade not only offers plenty of options, but the beach itself is clean and sandy.
Filey in Yorkshire has been a hit with locals and visitors for years thanks to its offering of eateries, hotels and family-friendly activities in the area. In fact, it’s impressed so much that Away Resorts have named it as one of Yorkshire’s best hidden gems for a holiday.
The travel experts explained: “For a relaxing beach day with delicious local cuisine, Filey is the perfect spot. Enjoy the Filey Promenade, where you can savour the best classic Yorkshire fish and chips, according to holidaymakers, while soaking in views of golden sands and waves.
“For a quieter escape, head to The Bay at Filey, a peaceful holiday village with stunning views over Filey Bay and miles of sandy beach, ideal for family fun, whether you’re relaxing by the sea or strolling along the shore.”
One of the biggest draws in Filey is its beautiful sandy beach, which continues to impress holidaymakers, landing it a 4.7 rating on Tripadvisor.
One happy visitor wrote of their day out: “Filey Beach is wicked fun for the whole family. When visiting check the tide times as is best visited when the tide is out to allow for a peaceful walk along for an ice cream, cup of tea and fresh cream cake from one of the nearby cafes. A must do is the walk from Haven Primrose Valley up to town on that nice sunny day. Especially allowing the children to treasure hunt on the beach and spot the WW2 pillar boxes.”
Another added: “Always good to blow the cobwebs away on a morning. It was very misty, but still warm. Plenty of visitors even early in the morning – dog walkers, walkers, and even a dog obedience class on! A nice stroll and accessible to all.”
Meanwhile one visitor described it has having “loads of rooms for families to play”, and praised it for being a quieter spot than some of Yorkshire’s more popular beaches. They added: “The beach is lovely and clean, water clear but a tad cold lol. Couldn’t find many shells though, which my girl likes to collect. Along the path next to the beach there’s shops selling beach things, drinks and ice cream shops, chip shops and a paddling pool. The other end there’s a mini golf course, cafe, shop, arcade and small fun fair the other end of the beach.”
However, they did warn that they ended up having to park in a car park up a hill, so while the walk down to the beach was pleasant, they dreaded having to go back uphill afterwards.
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