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The beautiful town of Skipton in North Yorkshire has long been a popular destination for tourists, and its many businesses have been recognised by the Craven Business Awards. The awards, which are organised by the Craven Herald and Pioneer and LOCALiQ, are designed to celebrate and recognise businesses in the Craven district that excel in their fields. This year, Skipton Boat Trips was honoured to receive the Tourism Business of the Year award, beating out stiff competition from other local businesses in the tourism sector. The award was presented at a glittering ceremony held at the Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton, attended by local business owners, dignitaries, and representatives of the media. Skipton Boat Trips offers visitors the chance to experience the beauty of Skipton and its surrounding areas via the Leeds & Liverpool canal. The company’s fleet of boats offers…

If you’re planning a coach trip to Yorkshire, then you’re in for a treat. The region is packed with fantastic attractions, stunning scenery, and historic towns and cities. One destination that should definitely be on your itinerary is Skipton, a picturesque market town in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. And one of the best…

Discover the delicious flavour of our brand new, savoury afternoon tea in Yorkshire aboard the Dalesman at Skipton Boat Trips. Cruise along the Leeds and Liverpool canal, while you tuck into a selection of delicious food!  Enjoy a selection of freshly-made sandwiches, a fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream, along with an award-winning…

Experience an unforgettable afternoon in the most beautiful part of England—Yorkshire. Enjoy quintessential British tea services from some of the region’s finest tearooms and restaurants, with exquisite treats ranging from traditional scones to exquisite pastries. Introduction to Afternoon Tea in Yorkshire Afternoon tea is a time-honoured tradition in Britain, and Yorkshire’s tearooms offer an exquisite…

Afternoon Tea in Skipton on the canal Come aboard our luxury Dalesman canal boat and relax as we take care of everything for you! With a fully-stocked bar, you might want to start your scenic Afternoon Tea in Skipton with a drink served by our friendly staff. We leave our wharf and for the next…

We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for our 2023 season at Skipton Boat Trips. Our popular Dalesman boat is back and ready to take you on a relaxing journey through the stunning Yorkshire Dales. As always, we have a variety of trip options available to suit all tastes, including our classic Afternoon Tea, Sunday Roast Dinner, and Friday Evening Fish & Chips Cruise. No matter which option you choose, we guarantee you will have a memorable experience. We value your custom and would like to thank you for choosing Skipton Boat Trips in the past. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in 2023 and hope that you will join us for another fun and relaxing adventure. If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, please do not hesitate to contact…

By Viv Mason@VivienM_TandA Senior reporter THE man in red will be making his annual trips along Skipton canal basin on board the Cobbydale and this year marks his 20th year of visiting. Santa Claus will be on Cobbydale to officiate at Skipton Boat Trips’ festive events starting on Saturday, November 26. Organiser and owner of Skipton Boat Trips, James Watson, said the Santa Trips run at 11.15am and 1.15pm each weekend from that date up to December 18 where each child receives a gift and everyone can enjoy Christmas music, drinks, mince pies and cookies. The festive trips have built up a loyal customer base, many of them returning each year to soak up the magic. As well as the Santa cruises the company is also offering a variety of other cruises this Christmas, including roast dinners, Drinks Ahoy cocktail…

Our very popular Friday Evening Fish & Chips cruise with food from Bizzie Lizzie’s was recently featured in The Sunday Times Best Boat Trips to Book. Check out the article online: https://zurl.co/2eGO (paywall) and then if you’re visiting Skipton you can experience the cruise by going here: https://zurl.co/nelN We can and do regularly cater for…

Fingers crossed, we can all start looking forward to a brighter 2022! We’ve got an array of offerings coming to you this year, beginning when the season starts in March. From then, we have our Afternoon Tea Cruise, Roast Dinner Cruise, and our cocktail Drinks Ahoy trips. In April, we’re starting a new trip, with…