While chatting with my Mentor today, he asked me what is the one thing that people here talk about that you probably do not discuss back in India? Pat came my reply- The Weather! :)

Well for obvious reasons we in England are obsessed about the weather because the weather seems to be obsessed with giving us adifferent weather experience everyday! But anyway, that got me thinking about the potential trips I should be planning to take during Spring.....you know since the weather will start getting better!

Here is what typically happens with all of us-
As soon as the powers above start showering us with lots of sunny moments we get our thinking cap on to make the most of the pleasant weather, right! It is that time of the year when we can start feeling positive about the weather.

So I have decided to very quickly tell you about my favorite day trip picks in Yorkshire this season. Some you may have heard of but some may be the undiscovered ones. If you have visited all these places then well I hope you enjoy seeing the photographs at least :)
Honest revelation here- I am absolutely in love with Yorkshire. I started an entire new business to promote this incredibly amazing county is proof about my love story for Yorkshire :)

Here are my top five favorites-

1) Yeadon Tarn - Cemetery Road, Yeadon, Leeds

It's perfect for when you are in the mood to try a new place that does not involve too much traveling (if you are local to Leeds) The Yeadon Tarn is a spot that I think anyone can enjoy. A lovely leisure walk, boats sailing, ducks wandering about while you enjoy your ice-cream....I mean what is not to love in all this right?

I definitely recommend you planning a trip there soon! The photograph below does the rest of the talking for me :)

2)- Salt Mills- Victoria Rd, Shipley, Saltaire, West Yorkshire.

Now I know you may be surprised by this but I can tell you that you will not be disappointed with my choice. Salt Mills is one of those undiscovered parts of Yorkshire that has a beautiful Industrial kind of charm to it. Add to this a host of art-focused stores, selling everything from jewellery to books, antiques and art materials, as well as various eateries, and you’ve got a great day out.

A word of caution- If quirky -out of the box - rich in history kind of places do not excite you then probably I would suggest you skip to my Pick 3 :)

3)- Fountains Abbey- Ripon, North Yorkshire.

You gotta love this place if you are a true Yorkshire lass/lad!

A World Heritage Site, and with good reason, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden is a beautiful spot to spend the day. You’ll find the remains of the Cistercian abbey here, built back in 1132. It was once one of the richest in Europe, and it’s still beautiful today, offering a unique glimpse into the past. This is combined with the Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Hall and Mill, as well as The Deer Park and Orchard to create one of the best days out in Yorkshire.

4)- Malham Cove- Yorkshire Dales National Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire.

Needless to say, some of best days out in Yorkshire will see you venturing into the countryside in search of natural beauty spots – and Malham Cove is one that you should certainly hunt out. This limestone scar is awesome to see, and it’s surrounded by beauty spots that help to create one of the most popular walks in the Yorkshire Dales. Visit Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn all in one leisurely walk, as you cover over 7 miles, passing stunning scenery every step of the way.

5) Harrogate Valley Gardens, Valley Drive, Harrogate

The Valley Gardens Harrogate are English Heritage Grade II Listed gardens situated in regal Low Harrogate, which along with woodland, are known as The Pinewoods cover 17 acres. The Valley Gardens contain a greater number of mineral springs than any other known place - visit the area known as Bogs Field where 36 different mineral wells were discovered.