Ideas for days out, including Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Jorvik and the Park

Next month's Days out

I have decided to get organised and plan my days out a bit better. No more procrastinating on a Sunday with picnic packed wondering where to go. I know I won't manage to visit all of them in May but these are the places on my list at the moment:

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

One of my favorite day out locations. It's a place that we all agree on as everyone likes it there. I'm really looking forward to seeing the FABRIC-ATION exhibition by Yinka Shonibare.

Walk round Swinsty reservoir

We went here last year and it was gorgeous, it's quite a long walk but my then 3 year old just about managed to keep going. The promise of an ice cream pit stop half way along helped.

Paddling at Burnsall

Burnsall is a beautiful village in the Yorkshire dales and is fantastic for paddling or just generally lolling about by the river. It's also a great excuse to visit the Craven Arms one of my all time favorite pubs.

Jorvik Viking Centre in York

I went here loads as a kid but haven't taken mine yet. Still not sure if it might scare the small one but they are both obsessed with Horrible Histories so I reckon it could be a success. Saving this for a rainy day.

The Park

I am lucky enough to live near Hall Park in Horsforth, though to be honest I don't really need to make a plan to go. You can already find me there several times a week usually imploring with small people not to go quite so fast on their scooters as they disappear off into the distance.

Other Parks

I want to try out other parks around Leeds and Yorkshire. Meanwood Park is lovely and I love a wander round the lake at Roundhay. Golden Acre Park, The Chevin and Bingley St Ives were all recommended to me by Twitter friends and are on the list too.

Any other suggestions?