The UK seaside town loved by tourists with an incredible 93 fish and chip shops

A classic British seaside town has been crowned the 'chippy capital' of the UK with the area boasting more fish and chip shops per person than anywhere else in the country. Sitting on the east coast in North Yorkshire, Scarborough attracts hordes of tourists every year who flock to the town to see its stunning coastline, historical ruins and enjoy the family friendly attractions.

Scarborough is also known for its beautiful beaches, including South Bay and North Bay, which attract millions of visitors each year. It was named one of the top destinations to visit in the UK by Time Out magazine in 2023 and has also been described as the "most beautiful seaside resort in England" by CN Traveller. Scarborough Castle is one of North Yorkshire's finest historic sites with this 11th century monument dominating the beach's backdrop.

And the flocks of tourists will not be short on somewhere to eat with the town being home to a plethora of establishments, a quintessential British staple that is deeply ingrained in the nation's culinary identity and culture.

The charming town has most definitely embraced the chippy tea with it boasting 93 fish and chippies, equalling 85.4 for every 100,000 people.

With fresh North Sea catch on the doorstep and plenty of hungry tourists, Scarborough has a chip shop for nearly every 1,200 residents, meaning holidaymakers and locals are spoilt for choice.

Finnish company Suomikasinot who compiled the chippy research said Scarborough has "long drawn visitors with its harbour views, sandy beaches and love for proper fish and chips, with fresh North Sea catch on the doorstep".

Those wishing to sit by the beach eating your fish and chips out of a bag for a relatively affordable price should head to Eastborough, a village in Scarborough, which has been named 'the most affordable fish and chip restaurant' byMoneyboat.

With a near perfect score of on TripAdvisor Lifeboat Fish Bar prides itself in providing good quality food with a welcoming and friendly service.

Moneyboat scored Lifeboat an impressive 9.62 out of ten. This was based on the business having a 4.9 TripAdvisor overall rating and 4.8 TripAdvisor 'Value' rating.

A spokesperson for Moneyboat said: "Scarborough's very own Lifeboat Fish Bar has officially been crowned the UK's most affordable fish and chip shop scoring an impressive 9.62.

"It's not just a win for the town, but for the whole of Yorkshire, as Lifeboat Fish Bar is the only spot in the county to make the leaderboard. In fact, just one other chippy in the entire North made the top 10, making this a standout moment for the Scarborough seaside favourite."