This past weekend I turned 20, and I got to go to so many wonderful places that I thought it was worth writing a blog post about it, particularly as much of my birthday weekend consisted of health-related things (obvs). I also received some lovely presents from my parents including a new camera -the Limix GM (so I will be using much more high quality pictures on my blog in the near future), Deliciously Ella's new cooking book which looks lovely and I can't wait to try some of her new recipes. Lastly, a FitBit, which my parents both also have, and they have basically got for me so that we can all compete with our step count and calorie count!
I actually had no idea what I was going to be doing for the weekend, least of all that I would be going to a Spa! My boyfriend was very sly, so I thought we would just be going out for a meal or something, but I received many exciting surprises along the way. Here is a glimpse of what we got up to:
I actually had no idea what I was going to be doing for the weekend, least of all that I would be going to a Spa! My boyfriend was very sly, so I thought we would just be going out for a meal or something, but I received many exciting surprises along the way. Here is a glimpse of what we got up to:

In the evening, we went to the Bar & Grill, which is one of my favourite restaurants in Leeds. The atmosphere is so lively and buzzing due to it also being a popular bar, yet the restaurant side isn't too loud that it encroaches on conversation. It has quite a romantic atmosphere, and is great for couples.
Sami told me the next morning to pack a little bag so that we could go to the gym after having brunch at Filmore & Union. When we got to Filmore, my friends Tina and Josh showed up shortly after, which I didn't really think was weird as we all go there all the time anyway. Then they all said said we were going to try a new gym, and that Sami would get in for free, so that we should all go. We ordered a taxi as if was apparently a little while away. About 15 minutes later, we were in the beautiful grounds of Oulton Hall for a spa weekend! I had absolutely no idea, and soon discovered that Sami and Tina had been texting for ages organising what to do! It was literally the best surprise ever!
Overall, it was the perfect weekend and I enjoyed ever minute of it. I highly recommend Oulton Hall, and I am even planning on going there again early next month for a yoga social I am organising! We enjoyed some fabulous restaurants which I would definitely class as the best in Leeds. If you're planning a little getaway to Leeds, these are definitely the places to go.
Thanks for reading! :)