Skipton Boat Trips were listed among the finalists for Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year in The Family Business Community Yorkshire and Humberside Awards
They have been a family run business for 35 years, now run by third generation owners James and Jen.
Attending the event the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, they said they were proud to still be a family run business.
The award was eventually won by Bridlington Animal Park, with other finalist including:
- Mallard Grange
- Pasture House Holiday Cottages
- Stump Cross Caverns
The Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements of family businesses across the region. The awards offer a platform to showcase the success stories of family-run enterprises and celebrate their contributions in style! Find out more here.
Skipton Boat Trips offer leisure canal cruises along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and are offering a package including christmas dinner over the festive period.
Through weekends in November and December, their Magical Santa Trips include a meeting with Santa, hot coffee and mice pies! Find out more here.

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