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Two Hours of Yorkshire Calm: A Fish-and-Chips Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
A two-hour dinner cruise combining award-winning Yorkshire fish and chips with drinks from an onboard cash bar aboard Skipton Boat Trips' canal boat.
Two Hours of Yorkshire Calm: A Fish-and-Chips Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Float gently along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and watch the Yorkshire countryside ease by while a piping-hot portion of award-winning fish and chips is handed to your table — an easy, convivial dinner cruise run by Skipton Boat Trips in partnership with Bizzie Lizzie’s.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Award‑winning fish and chips served on board
Bizzie Lizzie’s supplies hot, freshly wrapped Yorkshire fish and chips to the boat; meals are served to your table as you cruise, with the option of mushy peas and alternatives such as gluten‑free or a sausage instead of fish.
A relaxed two-hour dinner cruise
The trip is a two-hour evening cruise along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal operated by Skipton Boat Trips, combining a short, scenic passage with table service and a cash licensed bar on board.
Yorkshire countryside from the canal
As the boat threads the canal you’ll pass through the charm of the Yorkshire countryside, returning to Skipton after the two‑hour outing.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
Board at Skipton’s canal basin, settle at your table and let the boat glide along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for two hours while drinks from the cash bar arrive and Bizzie Lizzie’s delivers freshly wrapped portions of Yorkshire fish and chips to your table — a straightforward, sociable evening that pairs simple, well‑made food with rural canal views.
THE FLAVOR
Award‑winning fish and chips served on board
Bizzie Lizzie’s supplies hot, freshly wrapped Yorkshire fish and chips to the boat; meals are served to your table as you cruise, with the option of mushy peas and alternatives such as gluten‑free or a sausage instead of fish.
THE BOAT
A relaxed two-hour dinner cruise
The trip is a two-hour evening cruise along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal operated by Skipton Boat Trips, combining a short, scenic passage with table service and a cash licensed bar on board.
THE SETTING
Yorkshire countryside from the canal
As the boat threads the canal you’ll pass through the charm of the Yorkshire countryside, returning to Skipton after the two‑hour outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring cash if you plan to buy drinks from the onboard cash licensed bar; if you require a gluten‑free meal or would prefer sausage instead of fish, notify the operator or indicate your choice when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fish and Chip Cruise?
The cruise lasts two hours.
How much does the cruise cost?
Price is 26 GBP for adults and 22 GBP for children.
Where does the cruise depart from?
The boat departs from the operator’s wharf in Skipton’s canal basin.
Are drinks available onboard?
Yes — there is a cash licensed bar on board serving drinks, including a range of local beers.
What food is served and are there alternatives?
Award‑winning Yorkshire fish and chips from Bizzie Lizzie’s are served hot; there is a gluten‑free alternative and the option to have sausage instead of fish, and mushy peas are offered as an option.
Who operates the cruise and who supplies the food?
The cruise is run by Skipton Boat Trips in partnership with Bizzie Lizzie’s, which supplies the fish and chips.