IF you’re looking for something to do in Cumbria over the next few months, there’s lots to choose from.

There are events taking place across the region, covering everything from arts and culture to outdoor experiences.

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 bay as the sun sets, before heading off for a night-time canoe beneath the stars.

Sedbergh’s Farfield Mill offers a fantastic programme of events throughout the year.

In Kendal, discover the work of local farmer and photographer Amy Bateman. ‘My Journey to Forty Farms, an exhibition of photography by Amy Bateman’ is in the People’s Gallery at Kendal Museum.