Pyromusical Promises Frights and Delights This Halloween
The North East’s biggest pyromusical will light up Bishop Auckland with 25 minutes of fireworks choreographed to music on Saturday, 31st October The night sky above Bishop Auckland will become a stage of its own this Halloween when Kynren’s spectacular Pyromusical returns with fireworks, music and a few suitably spooky surprises. The annual event will […]
48 Hours in Bishop Auckland: The UK’s Most Surprising Weekend Break
Bishop Auckland may still be one of the UK’s best-kept tourism secrets – but perhaps not for much longer. Visitors are travelling from across the UK to this former mining town in County Durham, drawn by Kynren and an extraordinary concentration of history, art, culture and live entertainment. Already home to one of the UK’s […]
Making History One Stitch at a Time
From Viking armour and medieval leatherwork to Victorian gowns and mythical creatures, the remarkable wardrobe behind Kynren – The Storied Lands is stitched together with equal parts craftsmanship, creativity… and a healthy respect for hungry birds. One of the biggest costume departments in British live entertainment discovered early on that designing for people was the […]
Kynren Celebrates Centenary of Spectacular Outdoor Epic
One of the UK’s most ambitious live outdoor productions is celebrating a major milestone this summer as Kynren – An Epic Tale of England stages its 100th performance this weekend. The landmark performance marks a remarkable achievement for the spectacular night show, which has captivated more than 450,000 visitors since its debut in 2016 and […]
The Birdman of Kynren
Long before visitors arrive at Kynren – The Storied Lands this summer, long before the first macaw sweeps overhead or a flock of crowned cranes takes to the skies, Jimmy Robinson is already at work. By sunrise he is preparing food, checking weights, monitoring behaviour and caring for more than 100 birds that will play […]
Invited Audience Gets Exclusive Preview of UK’s First Live-Action Show Park Ahead of Opening
An invited audience has become the first people to experience all five spectacular live productions at Kynren – The Storied Lands ahead of the opening of the UK’s first live action show park on 18th July. Guests gathered in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, over the weekend for an exclusive preview showcasing the attraction’s new daytime […]
Entire ‘Medieval’ Hamlet Installed Beside Kynren’s Lake Ahead of July Opening
An entire medieval-themed hamlet has taken its place beside the lake at Kynren – The Storied Lands as final preparations continue ahead of the opening of the UK’s first live action show park on 18th July. In one of the most unusual construction operations undertaken for a visitor attraction in Britain, a collection of full-size […]
Kynren Composer Scales Alexandra Palace Before Hearing His Music Take Flight
One of the composers behind the spectacular new productions at Kynren – The Storied Lands found himself reaching new heights recently when he climbed to the roof of Alexandra Palace before returning to earth to hear extracts of his own music performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Just hours before taking his seat for […]
Kynren’s Viking Couple Shortlisted for Durham Tourism Superstar Award
Two of the most familiar faces behind Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have been recognised for their passion, dedication and commitment to championing County Durham after being shortlisted for the Durham Tourism Superstar 2026 award. Paul Marsey and Bethaney Shears, who first joined Kynren as volunteers when the spectacular show launched in 2016, […]
Kathryn Tickell Brings Sound of Northumbria to Kynren – The Storied Lands
The haunting sound of the Northumbrian pipes will echo across Kynren – The Storied Lands this summer after legendary folk musician Kathryn Tickell joined the creative team behind one of the attraction’s spectacular new productions. Widely regarded as the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian smallpipes, the internationally acclaimed composer and performer has recorded specially commissioned […]