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In Carlisle, witness a spectacular sound and light show between February
15 and 17 as part of The Light District. Produced by Historic Royal Palaces
and Luxmuralis, ‘Crown and Coronation’ brings the splendour of the

Crown Jewels to some of the city’s most iconic buildings as part of a UK-
wide tour.

Explore the history of coronations, with an immersive sound and light
installation taking place at locations like Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle
Castle.

Barrow-in-Furness welcomes the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

for a three-year programme of musical events, kicking off in January with
a sold-out concert at The Forum Theatre.

There’s something for everyone, with a selection of live performances
and music-making projects; as well as events for under-fives, chamber
music concerts, dementia friendly performances, and collaborations with

local arts organisations.

Events will take place at venues across town, including The Forum
Theatre, Barrow Town Hall, Barrow Library, St Mary’s Church, and pop-up
locations.

Head outdoors and connect with nature, with Snowdrop Weekends at the
National Trust’s Acorn Bank near Penrith. Usually closed at this time of

year, every weekend throughout February the property will be opening to
visitors, who can enjoy a winter wander past the snowdrops which grow
in its woodland.

The site’s working watermill will be open alongside the gardens, while
there are refreshments available as well as a special vintage book sale

taking place in the second-hand bookshop.

This is a great time to enjoy stargazing, with Cumbria having some of the
darkest skies in the country. Head to Whinlatter for a guided Dark Skies
walk on January 27 and February 9: covering three to four miles, it
includes stops for stargazing, maps and guides.

On Coniston water, Path to Adventure are running several dark sky

canoeing sessions throughout February. Enjoy a hot drink in a secluded