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The Price of a Mr Whippy has increased by 120% in London

The refreshing swirl of Mr Whippy ice cream is a staple of every British summer and is loved by all. But with the rise of inflation and sugar taxes, the '99p Flake' no longer exists, much like the 5p Freddo chocolate.

Freddo was relaunched in the 1990s for 10p. With the rise of inflation and other contributing factors, the price of this delicious family favourite has increased by 200% and is now sold for 30p

One of the main factors contributing to chocolate manufacturers increasing the price of staple treats is the rising cost of cocoa beans. Similarly, ice cream manufacturers have no choice but to increase their prices as inflation has meant the cost of ingredients such as milk, cream, sugar, and flavourings keep going up.

Because of this, Mr Whippy, another of the nation's iconic favourites, has also seen a massive hike in prices.

To find out more, we looked at the cost of these childhood favourites nationwide to see where you'll pay the most for your favourite summertime treat.

Don't go to London if you want a cheap Mr Whippy

Unsurprisingly, London outranks the rest as the most expensive city for a Mr Whippy, with the average cost being £4.10 per ice cream cone – almost double anywhere else in the country.

Ever since the Mr Whippy ice cream cone was introduced at 99p in 1958, prices have increased by 120% compared to the current average cost in London.

In second place is Yorkshire and The Humber, where you can enjoy a delicious Mr Whippy for an average price of £2.90.

Swansea is third on our list, with an average price of £2.67 for a cone.

One place that won't have you 'screaming for ice cream' is the City of Edinburgh, selling a single cone for as high as £4 each!

Ranking	County	Average Mr Whippy Ice Cream Prices
1	London	£4.10
2	Yorkshire and the Humber	£2.90
3	Swansea	£2.70
4	City of Edinburgh	£2.50
5	Greater Manchester	£2.50
6	Southeast	£2.40
7	Northeast	£2.40
8	West Midlands	£2.30
9	Glasgow City	£2.30
10	Southwest	£2.30

Counties with the Cheapest Mr Whippy Ice Cream

At the top of the list are Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, where Mr Whippy's ice cream is priced at an average of £1.93, making it a dream for ice cream lovers. Following closely behind is the West Midlands, with an average price of £1.96.

So, whether you're in Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon enjoying the most affordable cones or in the Southwest treating yourself to a slightly pricier but equally delicious ice cream, Mr Whippy will satisfy your sweet tooth wherever you go.

Ranking	County	Average Mr Whippy Ice Cream Prices
1	Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon	£1.90
2	West Midlands	£2.00
3	Newry, Mourne and Down	£2.00
4	Fife	£2.00
5	East Midlandsr	£2.10
6	East	£2.20
7	Belfast	£2.20
8	Cardiff	£2.30
9	Rhondda Cyon Taf	£2.30
10	Southwest	£2.30

Experience the joy of indulging in your favourite childhood treats while exploring the breathtaking beauty of the British countryside. Park Holidays provides the perfect backdrop for creating everlasting memories with your loved ones. So, embark on your adventure and treat yourself to the simple pleasures of a Mr Whippy ice cream at our parks across the country.

Please note that these prices are based on the most recent data available, and they may vary slightly depending on the location and other factors. Price figures for each city have been rounded to the nearest ten.

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