It's a part of the national fabric and a real treat for many.

Most of us have got a favourite place for fish and chips - but these are the top county destinations as chosen by contributors to the website tripadvisor.

The top 10 are:

1: The Kingfisher, Keswick

2: Shap Chippy, Shap

3: Old Keswickian, Keswick

4: Arnside Chip Shop, Arnside

5: The Albert, Bowness-on-Windermere

6: Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport

7: Vinegar Jones, Bowness-on-Windermere

8: The Plough Inn, Wreay

9: Butchers Arms, Crosby Ravensworth

10: Hooked, Windermere