The North West seaside town that’s one of the UK’s cheapest holiday destinations It has everything you could want from a seaside holiday - and even has £1 burgers Blackpool has been named one of the UK's most affordable seaside towns (Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live ) When it comes to a seaside holiday, Blackpool pretty much ticks all the boxes and has been a firm favourite among Brits for generations. It’s got everything you could want: huge beaches, rollercoasters, arcades and plenty of chippies. If that wasn’t enough to put a smile on your face, a trip to Blackpool won’t break the bank, either. ‌ You can catch a coach from Manchester to Blackpool for less than a fiver and there’s even a place where you can buy a £1 burger, which we tried here. Article continues below Now a new study has found that Blackpool is one of the cheapest staycation destinations in the UK, beaten only by Plymouth on the south coast. Blackpool has been named the UK's second-cheapest staycation destination (Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live ) Researchers from Aqua analysed various factors such as cost of accommodation, monthly Google searches, average rainfall and the average temperature in each location to compose the list. ‌ Plymouth ranked first in the list with the cost of accommodation for a weekend coming in at £65 for two people. But Blackpool was just behind with weekend stays coming in at £69. Portsmouth came in third with stays from £73. As well as affordable prices, Blackpool is truly a seaside resort with something for everyone. Families seeking a traditional seaside experience can play games on the beach, have a paddle in the sea, go for a donkey ride and play at the slot machines on the pier. ‌ You can even buy a £1 burger in Blackpool (Image: MEN Staff ) Adrenaline-junkies and older kids can head to the iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach and brave its jawdropping rollercoaters. Older visitors might appreciate afternoon tea inside the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and enjoy a peaceful moment watching dancers swirl around the room. Article continues below Blackpool has an array of bars and pubs for revellers, including one a couple on the North Pier which offer incredible views out to see. If that wasn’t enough, you can learn about the history of entertainment in the town at the Showtown Museum, hop on one of its vintage trams of venture up to the top of the tower. For more of the latest What's On news, click here.