THERE is no better way to end a busy day on holiday than with some good old fish and chips.
And the “best fish ‘n’ chips in the country” can be found in a quaint Welsh town.
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The Ship Deck in Caerphilly, South Wales, was named the best chippy in the UK at the National Fish and Chip Awards.
After a series of secret taste tests that were carried out across the UK, the Ship Deck was awarded the top spot thanks to the quality of its food, commitment to environmental sustainability, and their responsibilities as employers.
Chip shop owners were also judged on their knowledge of the product, something Ryan Hughes, the man behind Ship Deck, will be all too familiar with, after joining the trade at the age of 15.
According to the Daily Mail, Ryan described his partner Kimberley as the “bread and butter” of the business.
The chip shop has been praised by its customers on Google with one person saying: “A great place for vegans/vegetarians – these people have a very high awareness of dietary needs.”
Another person added: “The food here is SO good. If you live locally, you need to try this!”
Ship Deck is a 40-minute walk from Caerphilly castle.
However, there’s much more to Caerphilly than a good portion of chips.
The quaint Welsh town is home to Caerphilly Castle – an 800-year-old Norman castle that was built in 1268.
Caerphilly Castle was meticulously restored throughout the 20th century.
One of the castles’ most loved features is its leaning tower, which is at an even jauntier angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
The tower’s lean is either thanks to natural subsidence or the use of Civil War gunpowder – although no one really knows.
Events are held at the castle throughout the year, including craft sessions and workshops for mini knights-in-training.
Entry into the castle costs £10.60 for an adult and £7.50 for a child.
For the best views of the castle from afar, head to Caerphilly Visitor Centre for views of the castle from its terrace.
Another one of the town’s main attractions is the Caerphilly Cheese Festival, which takes place in the town at the end of August.
While the cheese festival, which is a celebration of local cheeses, normally takes places at Caerphilly castle, this year it will be held in the town centre because of development works taking place at the castle.
Painswick, Cotswolds
Often dubbed the “Queen of the Cotswolds” by travel experts and tour operators, Painswick has also been called the “most magical” town in the UK by holidaymakers on TikTok.
Even though Painswick is fairly small, there are several sites for day trippers to explore including St Mary’s Church.
The church lies in the heart of the town and is surrounded by a churchyard dotted with graves, tombs, and 99 Yew trees.
Hawes, Yorkshire
Meanwhile, a small town in Yorkshire has captured the hearts of visitors thanks to small waterfalls that flow between the old stone houses.
Gayle Beck, near the confluence of the River Ure, gushes through the streets of Hawes – a tiny market town in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Hawes topped the list of the “most charming” towns in the county, which was put together by Hotels.com.
They raved about its quaint streets and homes, while also speaking highly of its sights and history.
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