One of the longest-standing traditions in the UK during Easter weekend is to visit a chip shop on Good Friday, to enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips.
While most of us in the UK will take any opportunity to tuck into a delightful plate of fish and chips, Good Friday gives us another reason to do so.
There are many fantastic areas dotted across the UK which are known for being home to plenty of incredible fish and chip shops and restaurants.
Whether you’re after super-sized battered cod, extra mushy peas or a double helping of scraps, this is your guide to the top 10 areas in the UK for fish and chips.
Here are the top 10 areas in the UK for a chippy, and the fish and chip shops you need to visit on Good Friday.
5. Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield is known for its unique take on a fishcake, which is a piece of fish sandwiched between two slices of potato, dipped in batter and fried. Sheffield’s fish and chip shops are definitely worth a visit for this alone. | SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.
6. Newquay, Cornwall
Cornwall is a beautiful tourist spot which boasts seaside resorts such as Newquay. There are plenty of fantastic fish and chips restaurants and takeaways to enjoy a meal from in the area including The Fish House Fistral and Francines Newquay. | Andrew - stock.adobe.com
7. Weymouth, Dorset
The county of Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, where rock formations display geological history. But it's not all Dorset has to offer as it is also home to award-winning fisheries including Fish ‘n’ Fritz in Weymouth. | Patryk Kosmider - stock.adobe.com
8. Largs, Scotland
Largs in Scotland is a popular seaside resort which is known as a great spot for fish and chips. The Fish Works in Ayrshire was named in the top 50 best fish and chip takeaways and also won third place in Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards. | James - stock.adobe.com