 wish they could live by the seaside, according to the research, from Gala Bingo. And for 67%, food is the most important part of enjoying their time by the sea – with fish and chips, a stick of rock, and a pot of cockles named as the top seaside snacks. The research marks Gala Bingo's launch of its 'Jolly Good Fish & Chips Hotel', the first prototype of its kind in Blackpool. A spokesman for the bingo site said: 'We understand that the summer and the seaside bring joy to many Brits, with fish and chips being a favourite food to enjoy beside the sea – and this research shows how food and the seaside are inextricably linked. 'The Jolly Good Fish & Chips Hotel will encapsulate the very best bits of Britain, and encourage Brits to find the little joys in life.' The study also found that almost half of adults (45%) spend more time with their friends and family during the summer holidays. And 55% of those polled, via OnePoll.com, prefer to create little moments of joy at their seaside break – with a handful of smaller treats to fill the day, rather than focussing the day on one big attraction. Top reasons for this include there being something for everyone (52%), the fun lasting longer (45%), and the days seem to go on longer (40%). Other things Brits find joyful about a day by the beach are hiking){kind=link}
Other happy moments on the beach include spending time with friends, strolling along the pier – and getting fish and chips wrapped in paper, new research has found
Watching the waves roll in, taking a stroll along the pier â and getting fish and chips wrapped in paper â are the top things that make for the perfect day at the seaside, according to Brits.
Watching the sun set over the ocean, and spending time with friends, are other seaside activities that help Brits feel joyous, according to the poll of 2,000 adults.
And 26% enjoy sunbathing on the beach, while 24% love playing on the 2p machines to try and win lots of coins.
It also emerged that nearly two-thirds of Brits (64%) wish they could live by the seaside, according to the research, from Gala Bingo.