News publisher Cambridgeshire Live previously ran a poll asking readers to vote for their favourite beach for a day trip . The results were unequivocal - Wells-next-the-Sea on the North Norfolk coast was the top pick.

This coastal town, less than two hours from Cambridge and London, is chock-full of seaside staples like boat trips, fish and chips, arcades and more. And one journalist wanted to find out if you can have a load of fun with not much money .

Intrigued by this challenge, reporter Matthew Senior set off to Wells-next-the-Sea with a mere £20 in his pocket to see what he could enjoy without breaking the bank.

He arrived in Wells around 10.15am on a glorious day, with sunshine, cloudless skies and temperatures well into the 20Cs.

Given the early hour, many of the fish

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