Weekend break that won’t break the bank

[Daddylonglegs1965]

Hoping to get away with DH for a couple of nights (Max) for some much needed and rare couple time next month.
DH thinking city, bars and prob lots of walking/stomping around shops but won’t be doing much shopping as we haven’t got lots of spare cash (I feel that’s like taking an alcoholic on a pub crawl). I’m thinking more countryside, leisurely, maybe a spa and relaxation, nice meal, couple of drinks maybe some theatre.
Any ideas where to look for offers and or suggestions where to go no more than 2-3 hours from Cumbria or anything good on anywhere at the end of next month concert or theatre?

Thanks

Budget?

What about Ramside Hotel in Durham? They often do special offers, so you can relax or go into the city.

Thanks will have a look not been to
Durham before.

YHA have budget accommodation and some are in beautiful historic buildings.

York is fab for walking / window shopping without actually wanting to buy anything. Loads of fab restaurants / bars as well.

Thanks Matilda I fancied a nice hotel either DBB with an offer on or a nice hotel near some nice restaurants. I don’t really want to be shopping all day. I used to love wandering round the shops but I much prefer to wrap and be outside more of the time unless it’s persistently raining rather than being in a shoppping Centre. Went to Leeds a couple of years ago and found traipsing around a load of shops (and not buying anything or much) hard work.

I was looking at the Fawlty Towers Experience as something a little different and we both liked that but it only seems to be advertised in London and Edinburgh in August.

The isle of Mann?

What about Newcastle?
For shows/gigs you've got City Hall, theatre royal, Tyne theatre, the Sage, and lots more.

There are city centre hotels with spas (Malmaison/Gateshead Hilton) based on the quayside so are also surrounded by restaurants and pubs/bars.

Or nearby towns such as Hexham, Morpeth and countryside hotels with spas (Walwick Hall, Linden Hall, Matfen Hall)

Buxton is nice. The opera house has a variety of different things from opera to tribute acts.