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1-Hour Public Cruise: Guided Tour Featuring Countryside Views
4.4
252 Ratings
North Yorkshire
Embark on a 1-hour public cruise and enjoy a guided tour with stunning countryside views. Join us daily from March to October for a hilarious commentary by Dave Spikey.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skipton Boat Trips - Admission is free
- Aireville Park - Aireville Park is a large open space with sporting facilities and play areas in the heart of Skipton. It dates back to the 1830s when it was created by Henry Allcock as part of the Aireville Estate. Upon his death, wealthy Skipton mill owners, the Dewhurst family, purchased the estate and Aireville Hall.
What's Included
- One-hour boat ride
- Access to bathroom as needed.
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This is the best 60 minutes of rib-tickling historic escapism you can find in Skipton.
Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a recorded whistle-stop tour of Skipton and shares canal history that’s refreshingly different from your average commentary.
Above the jokes and laughter, you hear points of interest and fascinating stories of how the Leeds & Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the industrial-revolution through Yorkshire. There’s food and drink on board, too, so it’s a fun twist on your lunchtime break.
Our lively canal trip proves you don’t have to let planning or nasty weather get in the way of a good time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Skipton Pie & Mash Shop
Coach Street
For those with Sat-Nav – use the postcode BD23 1LH. We are on Coach St, which is just off the main High Street via Swadford Street. Feel free to use our free carpark if there is a spot. Just make sure you tell us your registration number when you arrive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(252 Ratings)
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Janicesw7645uy
Sep 27, 2024
Canal trip - I absolutely loved this trip
The skipper was so dam funny 🤣🤣
Great knowledge on the canals
It was so relaxing on the boat
I could easily stayed on it haha
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Catherinesl0vz
Sep 15, 2024
Back in time - Very interesting even in the rain.comfy with on board toilet,teas and coffees.How things have changed over the years.Lovely way to spend a hour.
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Linda_m
Sep 8, 2024
The trip was fantastic... - The trip was fantastic and very interesting, unfortunately there was some people on there that didn’t like having an excited 4 year with them
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Janice
Sep 1, 2024
Relaxing, informative and entertaining - Really enjoyed our time on the canel. I was a little worried after reading some reviews after I’d booked our trip. As other reviewers have said the commentary is a recording and so doesn’t match with what can be seen from the boat, however, it is interesting and entertaining so I didn’t feel this was an issue at all. It was a relaxing hour.
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Z773lrlisap
Aug 13, 2024
A must do in Skipton! - Booked a 1 hour canal trip today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Once booked we received a text message with all the details and a link to find the place.
The boat was lovely with lots of seat that have little tables you can pull down.
My son, who is 4, was extremely excited and really enjoyed it - he was sad when we had to get off.
During the trip there was commentary with lots of knowledge about Skipton and the surrounding areas. There was a range of drinks and snacks available to buy on the boat that were priced very reasonably.
We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend.
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Markc77777
Aug 10, 2024
Family fun - Fantastic trip up and down the canal. Running commentary and history lesson from on board was hilarious. Friendly and courteous staff. Definitely would recommend.
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Mrscockburn
Aug 7, 2024
A must do in Skipton - Excellent value and a beautiful way to view Skipton from the water. The commentary was hilarious and the staff were super friendly and helpful. It was so nice to sit down and enjoy the peaceful cruise down the canal. We would definitely recommend it.
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Whatnobiscuits
Sep 8, 2024
Excellent commentary - A very informative boat trip along the canal at Skipton. The commentary was excellent and entertaining. Looking forward to our fish and chip cruise later this year. Staff are very helpful.
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Gailc585
Aug 25, 2024
Boring freezing cold miserable place - Got there at 11 a, freezing cold like Siberia no covered boats all booked up waste of time visiting Skipton nothing else to do boring cold dark miserable place
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Andrea_l
Aug 23, 2024
App is inflexible - Missed by half hour due to travel delays and app wouldn't allow time slot changes. Will not reorder again.
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