Elegant Avenue Pudsey: Meet the family behind the boutique spa in Leeds celebrating its first birthday

Sisters Gemma Thompson and Hannah Wilson founded Elegant Avenue spa with Gemma’s 21-year-old daughter, Aleyah, in July last year. They wanted to create an intimate spa experience at an affordable price, offering customers a chance to fully unwind without breaking the bank.

The family had the idea for the business during lockdown; Hannah has run a nail business for 18 years, training Aleyah up as an apprentice, while Gemma is qualified in massage treatments. When a vacant building came up for rent in Swinnow Road, the trio snapped it up and began transforming it into a tranquil sanctuary.