Help Make History at Kynren Seasonal Job Fair
Kynren is inviting people to help make history at a special Seasonal Job Fair held in Bishop Auckland next month. Taking place on Wednesday, 8th April from 2.30pm to 7pm, the open event will give visitors the chance to meet the teams behind Kynren and learn about paid roles available for the 2026 season. This […]
MP Gets First Look at Kynren – The Storied Lands Ahead of Summer Opening
Sam Rushworth, MP for Bishop Auckland, has been given a preview of one of the UK’s most ambitious new visitor attractions as he and his family toured the developing site of Kynren – The Storied Lands ahead of its opening this summer. Hosted by Kynren Chief Executive Anna Warnecke, the visit offered an early insight […]
Kynren Celebrates Double Victory at North East Tourism Awards – For Second Year in a Row
Kynren has once again been recognised as one of the North East’s standout visitor experiences, taking home two major awards at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards, hosted by Destination North East England, marking a remarkable second consecutive year of success. The spectacular live outdoor production, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, was […]
Kynren Adds Extra Friday Night Shows After Surge in Ticket Demand
Two additional performances of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have been added this summer following a surge in early ticket demand for the award-winning live outdoor spectacle. Organisers have announced that the epic production will now also be staged on Friday 21st August and Friday 4th September, giving audiences more opportunities to experience […]
Dinner Through the Centuries: Kynren Launches Time Travellers’ Feast in County Durham
Guests can dine through the centuries with Romans, Tudors and Vikings in a brand-new immersive pre-show feast before experiencing Kynren – An Epic Tale of England. Kynren is adding a new layer to its storytelling this summer with the launch of The Time Travellers’ Feast, a brand-new premium pre-show dining experience that allows guests to […]
Lost Feather Tales Flight as Landmark Arena Rises at Kynren – The Storied Lands
Construction is gathering pace on one of the most ambitious and distinctive attractions ever created for a UK visitor destination, as the vast Lost Feather arena continues to take shape at Kynren – The Storied Lands. The striking new venue, featuring a colossal bird’s nest, is rapidly taking shape despite the recent inclement weather, and […]
Raising the Roof — ‘Hollywood’ Thatchers add Star Quality to Kynren’s Landmark New Attraction
Kynren – The Storied Lands has brought a touch of Hollywood to County Durham after enlisting renowned film and television specialists Brandon Thatchers to create thatched roofs for the full-size, two-storey village setting for one of its spectacular new shows, Legend of the Wear. The traditional craftsmen are creating thatched structures for the dramatic lakeside […]
National Auditions Attract Elite Performers to the North East for Britain’s First Live Storytelling Park
Performers from across the North East and around the UK have begun competing for roles at Kynren – The Storied Lands, a major new attraction set to redefine how audiences experience history, myth and legend. The two-day audition process for Britain’s first live-action storytelling park attracted dozens of elite performers, with demand so high that […]
Former Viking Warrior Swaps Battle Axes for Bookkeeping at Kynren
A former Viking warrior who once charged across the Kynren battlefield swinging an axe has now traded stage combat for spreadsheets, carving a new career path behind the scenes at one of the region’s most celebrated live productions. Bethaney Shears first came to Kynren in 2016; filming a fight sequence for an independent production company […]
Kynren Volunteers Praised for Life-Saving Actions
What began as a magical summer evening at Kynren – An Epic Tale of England became a life-or-death drama of its own when audience member Brian fell suddenly and seriously unwell midway through the show. The first people to reach him were not medics, but members of Kynren’s volunteer Experience Team, who immediately recognised the […]