1-Hour Public Cruise: Guided Tour Featuring Countryside Views

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: 24 hours
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…

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
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J8332ukkathrynt
Oct 24, 2024
Enjoyable & restful 60 minutes. - What an enjoyable way to spend an hour. Recorded commentary by Dave Spikey with thick Lancashire accent, peppered with jokes, as well as fascinating facts.
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Kathybk6270cc
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent - Brilliant 1 hour cruise, lively commentary which gave us a giggle. Smooth and entertaining. One member of the group suffers with motion sickness but thoroughly enjoyed it with no ill effects. Thank you
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Nataliehz1784um
Oct 7, 2024
Skipton Canal - Nice Sunday afternoon experience on an autumn day. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Noisy group on board made it hard to hear all of it. Otherwise great.
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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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Louby41
Oct 31, 2024
Great little canal boat trip - Great little canal cruise. Very well organised and good tour. We booked online which was easy. You need to arrive before the cruise starts to collect your plastic ticket. As you board you are given a designated seat. Dave Spikey (from Phoenix Nights fame) does a commentary as you travel along which makes it a bit more interesting. You can buy drinks and snacks on board and there is a toilet.
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Kaylene_p
Oct 27, 2024
Relaxing & informative afternoon - Great commentary from tour guide & other crew members were very friendly. Boat left & returned on time.
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Z5915wostephenr
Oct 27, 2024
An enjoyable hour - Did this trip on Saturday 26th October 1.15 pm.Had a really enjoyable trip.Witty informative commentary over the speakers from Dave Spikey.Drinks available on board all in all a great way to pass an hour.
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Corinne_r
Oct 8, 2024
Great Experience Canal Boats - Enjoyed the whole experience although I did not like the allocation of seats. We purchased the tickets several months earlier and were close to the front of the line but did not get the opportunity to sit near the front. (You also need to update your brochures since the meeting place on them no longer exists). Very worthwhile trip. Thanks so much.
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