Easter weekend in the UK is a significant time for both religious and cultural celebrations, typically spanning four days, starting with Good Friday and ending with Easter Monday.
It is often seen as the start of spring, with many people enjoying the long weekend with family gatherings, outdoor activities, and traditional meals, while shops and businesses may have reduced hours or close entirely, especially on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Good Friday, in particular, holds religious importance for Christians as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and, traditionally, it is observed as a day of mourning and reflection. One long-standing custom is to eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday, which stems from Christian teachings, where meat—especially red meat—was associated with feasting and celebration, making it inappropriate for a solemn day.
Fish, seen as a humble food, became the preferred alternative, while the practice also reflects historical fasting rules from the Catholic Church, which many still observe today. As a result, fish and chips is a popular meal across the UK on Good Friday, enjoyed by those following tradition as well as by others who simply embrace it as part of the Easter weekend customs.
With that in mind, and taking into account the fact that we have no shortage of outstanding chippies in Lancashire, we asked readers for their recommendations for the very best spots across the county.
In no particular order, here are 25 of the top nominated spots...
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19. Concourse Fish Bar
The Concourse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6HD | 4.1 out of 5 (216 Google reviews) | Very clean place, food is lovely and staff are very friendly." | Google
20. Railway Road Chippy
Railway Road, Chorley, PR6 0HN | 4.7 out of 5 (221 Google reviews) | "They make the best chips, cheese and curry and the fish is so fresh and tasty." | Google
21. The Ferry Cafe
The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF | 4.3 out of 5 (2,319 Google review) | "Great freshly cooked meal, quick service, good portion sizes and affordable." | Google
22. North Valley Chippy
North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9AQ | 4.7 out of 5 (198 Google reviews) | "Great service and cheap prices for proper chippy chips that are really filling." | Google
23. Top Chippy
Market Place, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3RR | 4.5 out of 5 (106 Google reviews) | "Ordered a large cod and chips and they were very good." | Google
24. Bentley's Fish & Chip Shop
Bond Street, Blackpool, FY4 1HG | 4.7 out of 5 (1,425 Google reviews) | "Great food, great staff and great service with great prices." | Google