Two Hours of Yorkshire Calm: A Fish-and-Chips Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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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.

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Leyburn
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Skipton Boat Trips
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Boat Tour
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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
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.

A relaxed two-hour dinner cruise
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.

Yorkshire countryside from the canal
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.

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.

Award‑winning fish and chips served on board

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.

A relaxed two-hour dinner cruise

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.

Yorkshire countryside from the canal

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.

1
Families with childrenFamily groups are accommodated with a kids' price available, making the outing an accessible, child-friendly dinner option.
2
Couples and small groupsCouples or small groups seeking an easy, social evening out will find the two-hour dinner format and onboard bar a good fit.
3
Food‑focused visitorsThose drawn by regional dishes will appreciate that the cruise features award-winning Yorkshire fish and chips served hot from a local supplier.
4
Guests with dietary needsA gluten‑free alternative is available, and there is an option of sausage instead of fish, allowing simple dietary preferences to be accommodated.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

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.

Booking Notice

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.