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Summer may be drawing to a close – but with one more weekend to go before children go back to school, a new survey has revealed the English seaside town which offers staycationers the best value for money.
The national survey compared 10 resorts in accordance with a range of criteria, including the cost of fish and chips, drinks for parents and children, rail travel and family activities.
The research, undertaken by price comparison website This Girl Talks Money in conjunction with Govia Thameslink Railway, indicate that a trip to the seaside will not necessarily break the bank.
Hastings, on the south coast, will set a family of four back £67.55, making it the best value destination of those considered.
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By constrast, Eastbourne, a few miles further down the coast, is almost twice as pricey, at £130.80.
This Girl Talks Money founder Ellie Austin-Williams, said: “As the end of school holidays nears, parents will not only be running out of ideas to entertain the kids, but quickly running out of money too.
“The good news is that there are some great free activities at seaside towns across the UK – like the Alice In Wonderland trail at Bognor Regis or the splash fountains at Southend-on-Sea.
“These sorts of activities paired with spending time on the beach can be a fun-filled family day out that doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when using travel deals like ‘Kids for £2’ available on the Southern or Thameslink services.”
1. Hastings
Total cost for a family day out is £67.55 for a family of four.
Return travel from Eastbourne with Southern: £20.15(Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £32.00
Soft drink: £2.00pp
Coffee (regular latte) : £3.20pp
Ice cream: £2.20pp
Family activity: £8.00 for four people at the Family Arcade (with £2 slot machines)
Free activities include: Fishermens’ Museum; Tree Walk at Alexandra Park
2. Weston Super-Mare
Total cost for a family day out is £75.70 for a family of four.
Return travel from Bristol with GWR: £25.50 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £25.00
Soft drink: £1.00pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.30pp
Ice cream: £1.90pp
Family activity: £20.00 for four people at the Grand Pier Fun Card (Arcade Games) £10 for 11 credits
Free activities include: Weston Museum; Weston Woods
3. Brighton
Total cost for a family day out is £80.70 for a family of four.
Return travel from London (Victoria) to Brighton with Thameslink: £30.65 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £32.00
Soft drink: £2.00pp
Coffee (regular latte): £3.10pp
Ice cream: £2.95pp
Family activity: £10.00 for 2 children and 2 adults at Brighton Pier rides (bouncy castle or slide)
Free activities include: Walk Brighton Palace Pier; Undercliff Walk
4. Southend-on-Sea
Total cost for a family day out is £85 for a family of four.
Return travel from London with Greater Anglia: £36.10 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish n’ chips lunch: £34
Soft drink: £1.50pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.40pp
Ice cream: £3.00pp
Family activity: £8.00 for four people at Happidrome Arcade with £2 slot machines
Free activities include: Entry to Adventure Island; Southend Central Museum; Splash Fountains
5. Morecambe
Total cost for a family day out is £97.80 for a family of four.
Return travel from Manchester with Northern: £46.80 (Advance Single tickets)
Family sized fish and chips: £24.00
Soft drink: £1.40pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.30pp
Ice cream: £3.30pp
Family activity: £20.00 for 2 children and 2 adults at Adventure Golf, Happy Mount Park
Free activities include: Walk around Morecambe Bay; Visit Lancaster City Museum
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6. Bognor Regis
Total cost for a family day out is £85.60 for a family of four.
Return travel from Southampton to Bognor Regis with Southern: £40.10 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £31.00
Soft drink: £1.20pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.80pp
Ice cream: £2.50pp
Family activity: £8.00 for four people to visits the Bognor Pier Leisure Arcade (with £2 slot machines)
Free activities include: Beach Play Park Area; Hotham Park Alice in Wonderland Trail
7. Seaford
Total cost for a family day out is £93.25 for a family of four.
Return travel from East Croydon with Southern: £52.95 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £25.90
Soft drink: £1.20pp
Coffee: £2.70pp
Ice cream: £2.50pp
Family activity: £8.00 for four people to visit Seaford Museum
Free activities include: Walk along Seaford Bay; Climb the White Cliffs
8. Blackpool
Total cost for a family day out is £107.20 for a family of four.
Return travel from Manchester with Northern: £59.40 (Advance Single tickets)
Family sized fish and chips: £15.90 (Kids under 10 eat free in Coral Island restaurants)
Soft drink: £1.30pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.50pp
Ice cream: £3.10pp
Family activity: £30.00 for four people at Blackpool Central Pier (30 tickets)
Free activities include: Visit Coral Island; Walk Central Pier; Stanley Gardens
9. Whitstable
Total cost for a family day out is £112.65 for a family of four.
Return travel from London (Victoria) with Southeastern: £57.70 (Advance Single tickets)
Family sized fish and chips: £39.80
Soft drink: £1.75pp
Coffee (regular latte): £2.90pp
Ice cream: £2.50pp
Family activity: £8.00 (Cain’s Amusements arcade with £2 slot machines)
Free activities include: Whitstable Castle; Tankerton Slopes
10. Eastbourne
Total cost for a family day out is £130.80 for a family of four.
Return travel from London (Victoria) with Southern: £80.90 (Off-Peak Day Return tickets for 2 adults and 2 children)
Family sized fish and chips: £33.00
Soft drink: £2.00pp
Coffee (regular latte): £3.30pp
Ice cream: £3.60pp
Family activity: £8.00 for four people at Eastbourne Pier Arcade (arcade with £2 slot machines)
Free activities include: Towner Gallery; Harbour Walk
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