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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was first to see UK's biggest live action show with 1,000 time-travelling performers – it's as incredible as Disney
THERE' S a little corner of England that's bringing the epic tale of Britain to life every Saturday over the summer - and I was one of the first to watch their new show. If you've never heard of Kynren in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham , you're not alone. Advertisement 4 I went to the brand new live action show in the UK Credit: NNP 4 My kids were obsessed with every minute of it Credit: catherine lofthouse But this summer spectacle, featuring more than 1,000 performers, animals, historic vehicles, music, special effects and pyrotechnics, has been so successful over its first decade that it's expanding to include daytime shows and interactive experiences next year. Over an hour and a half, scenes that tell the tale of our homeland, history and heritage come to life across the 7.5-acre outdoor stage. The 1,000 professionally trained volunteers might be amateurs, but this incredible cast put on one of the best shows I've seen, one that really has to be seen to be believed. It's the sort of performance that you could watch time and again and still spot something new every time. Advertisement Read more on theme parks The very high standards of everything at Kynren, from the food and interactive Viking village pre-show to the powerful performance itself with historic Auckland Castle as its backdrop, means I can't wait to see its next chapter - The Victorian village from the much-loved Cornwall , which closed last year, will find a new home here. We even had a sneak peek of what's to come when the site's most recent residents, the feathery flock from its bird show, made an appearance before the main performance. As well as birds of prey, parrots flew overhead and grey crowned cranes flapped in to forage for food on the grass. Advertisement Most read in Family The Lost Feather will be one of the first five daytime shows on offer next summer. My boys aged 12 and 10 were absolutely enthralled by the evening's entertainment from start to finish. The UK attraction reopening this summer without any rides or rollercoasters – but parents say their kids love it I think you know you've found a real winner when every family member struggles to pick just one scene or moment as their favourite. The whole event is epic - from Advertisement Battle scenes, stunts, celebrations, historic moments, lines from Shakespeare - it's sometimes difficult to know where to look at there's so much to take in from one moment to the next. It was such a high-quality perfromance, I'd say it rivaled a live Disney show too. I really enjoyed seeing the steam engine chugging along complete with passengers, to mark 200 years of train travel after the launch of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in this very part of the world two centuries ago. 4 I can't wait for the new theme park next year Credit: catherine lofthouse Advertisement Drawing on the local community is a key part of If you're looking for somewhere to stay to make a weekend of it, you can't beat the Park Head Hotel, part of the Auckland Project, a regeneration scheme that's breathing new life back into the tourist spots of this historic town. Our two-bedroom suite was perfect for larger families and there were lots of little nods to Kynren at this recently refurbished 18th-century coaching inn, including quirky Quentin Blake parrot wallpaper in the toilets and a chapel stone from Auckland Castle that put my boys in mind of the story of Arthur and the sword in the stone. There won't be any rides at the new Storied Lands, but I've no doubt it will have all the wow factor it needs to keep visitors entranced, entertained and immersed in history. Advertisement suits this awe-inspiring spectacular, rooted in the past, perfect in the present and looking forward to its future . Tickets cost from £30 per adult and £20 per child - use code July10 to get 10 per cent off if you book before the end of July. 4 Tickets start from £30 Credit: North News and Pictures
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pictures as Kynren Bishop Auckland offers sneak peek of show ahead of opening
Lucky attendees were given a preview of an breathtaking outdoor theatre extravaganza ahead of its 10th anniversary season. Flatts Farm in Bishop Auckland travelled back in time on Saturday (July 5) night as Kynren made its much anticipated return for 2025. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is a live-action spectacular that takes audiences on a journey through 2,000 years of British history and will have its first show for the year on July 19. Stunning scenes included Queen Victoria's magnificent six-horse carriage that took centre stage in a reimagined Jubilee scene and a show-stealing gaggle of geese waddling adorably across the stage. Spectacular jousting and horse stunts provided thrilling moments, showcasing the dynamic equestrian skills audiences can expect. The evening concluded with a breathtaking firework finale, with Kynren's 1,000-strong volunteer cast and crew at the heart of bringing generations of history to life. As part of the evening, guests were treated to a special sneak preview of majestic birds from The Lost Feather, one of the breathtaking new shows planned for Kynren – The Storied Lands daytime park which is opening in 2026. Here are just a few pictures of the evening. (Image: ANDY FUTERS) (Image: ANDY FUTERS) (Image: ANDY FUTERS) (Image: ANDY FUTERS) (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) (Image: PAUL CLEASBY) (Image: PAUL CLEASBY) (Image: PAUL CLEASBY) (Image: PAULINE RAINE) Read more: Volunteers learn Viking skills ahead of Kynren's 10th anniversary season Much-loved Bishop Auckland ice cream business and Victorian prams in new Kynren show Meet the women leading the charge as knights in Kynren's jousting team (Image: BRIAN GRAY) (Image: BRIAN GRAY) (Image: BRIAN GRAY)
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
First phase of historical theme park approved
The first phase of the construction of a historical theme park has been approved. Kynren - The Storied Lands will be a new daytime attraction set within the wider Kynren attraction in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The plans, which include a 3,600-seated arena for a bird show, were approved by Durham County Council's planning committee on Thursday. Objectors warned the new development did not support the vitality of Bishop Auckland town centre, but the council's planning officers disputed the concerns. An oval-shaped arena resembling a bird's nest will be created for The Lost Feather bird show, and will include a small lake, landscaped hillside performance area and performance bridge. The show will be performed using 300 birds. A report by planning officers said the development "would not impact the vitality and viability of Bishop Auckland town centre" due to its link to the "established operation" of the Kynren site. It also stated the plans would support Bishop Auckland, increasing footfall in the vicinity. Set to open in summer 2026, the focus of The Storied Lands will be live action shows with storytelling stunts and music, rather than rides. Phase one of the park will feature five shows and immersive experiences, with themes including Neolithic Britain, Viking battles, and the gas-lit streets of Victorian England. The Legend of the Wear performance will use water stunts to retell the Lambton Worm myth. Separate planning applications are expected to be submitted in due course. Kynren's existing evening show has already generated a significant profile, generating £65.5m to the north-east of England economy, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Historical theme park to 'take people back in time' Durham County Council
BBC News
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
First phase of Kynren theme park in Bishop Auckland approved
The first phase of the construction of a historical theme park has been - The Storied Lands will be a new daytime attraction set within the wider Kynren attraction in Bishop Auckland, County plans, which include a 3,600-seated arena for a bird show, were approved by Durham County Council's planning committee on warned the new development did not support the vitality of Bishop Auckland town centre, but the council's planning officers disputed the concerns. An oval-shaped arena resembling a bird's nest will be created for The Lost Feather bird show, and will include a small lake, landscaped hillside performance area and performance show will be performed using 300 birds. A report by planning officers said the development "would not impact the vitality and viability of Bishop Auckland town centre" due to its link to the "established operation" of the Kynren also stated the plans would support Bishop Auckland, increasing footfall in the to open in summer 2026, the focus of The Storied Lands will be live action shows with storytelling stunts and music, rather than one of the park will feature five shows and immersive experiences, with themes including Neolithic Britain, Viking battles, and the gas-lit streets of Victorian Legend of the Wear performance will use water stunts to retell the Lambton Worm planning applications are expected to be submitted in due existing evening show has already generated a significant profile, generating £65.5m to the north-east of England economy, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
