1-Hour Public Cruise

A one-hour public cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, narrated by comedian Dave Spikey, combining local canal history with humour, with food and drink on board.

This is a one-hour boat trip open to the public, in which the commentary is delivered by the award-winning comedian Dave Spikey, whose credits include Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats. The commentary is a recorded tour delivered in Dave Spikey's Northern style, pointing out places of interest along the water.

Alongside the jokes, the commentary explains how the Leeds & Liverpool Canal carried goods that fuelled the industrial revolution across Yorkshire. Food and drink are available on board, which makes the trip a practical option for a lunchtime outing.

The cruise suits visitors, families and anyone curious about the region's waterways and industrial past, and it requires no preparation beyond arriving for the departure. It is a light, daytime way to spend an hour on the canal.