Kynren’s Jaden Dixon Named Rising Star Finalist at 2026 North East England Tourism Awards

A former child volunteer who rose through the ranks to become Visitor Operations Manager at one of the North East’s leading attractions has been shortlisted for the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2026 Destination North East England Tourism Awards. Jaden Dixon first joined Kynren – An Epic Tale of England in 2016 at the […]
Nest Building on a Grand Scale as Work Begins on Kynren’s Iconic new Lost Feather Arena

Construction has now begun on one of most ambitious features of Kynren – The Storied Lands, the major new live action attraction scheduled to open in July 2026. Work is under way on the Lost Feather arena, an ambitious 3,600 seat structure that will become the iconic home of one of the historical attraction’s most […]
Give the Past, Present and Future This Christmas with Kynren

This Christmas, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is offering an inspired alternative to traditional gifts – a shared experience filled with storytelling and spectacle. Gift vouchers for the 2026 season are now available, offering the perfect present for friends and family who enjoy history, storytelling and world class live entertainment. The multi-award winning […]
Kynren Celebrates Hat-trick of Nominations at the North East England Tourism Awards

The team behind Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories at the North East England Tourism Awards 2026. Kynren has been named a finalist for Tourism Festival or Event of the Year, while its dedicated volunteer team is recognised in the Volunteer of the Year category. Completing […]
Kynren Seeks Best Stunt and Performance Talent for UK’s First Historical Theme Park

The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England are launching a nationwide search for the UK’s top stunt and performance talent to join the cast of The Storied Lands, a new live-action historical visitor attraction set to open in County Durham in summer 2026. Billed as Britain’s first fully live history theme park, […]
Kynren Issues Final Call for new Recruits to Join UK’s Biggest Live Action Night Show

The team behind Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is inviting the public to step into the spotlight and become part of the action, as it launches an Open Call for Volunteers on Wednesday 26th November. Organisers are looking to welcome new Archers – the name given to Kynren’s dedicated volunteers – to join […]
Kynren’s Freya Askew Reaches Final of Rising Star of the Year

Kynren’s Marketing Coordinator, Freya Askew, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious Rising Star of the Year award at the 2025 North East Marketing Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across marketing, digital and PR in the region, and Freya’s shortlisting recognises her creativity, enthusiasm and achievements since joining the 11Arches marketing team in […]
Kynren Returns with Spectacular New Show and Launch of UK’s First Live-Action Historical Theme Park

Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, the UK’s biggest live action outdoor theatre production, is set to return next summer with its legendary night show – and tickets are on sale now. Audiences can expect a dazzling blend of mass choreography, combat, horsemanship, stunts and pyrotechnics on a seven-and-a-half-acre stage — the size of […]
Halloween Themed Thrills as Pyromusical Fireworks Light up the Skies Over Kynren

Crowds flocked to Kynren on Saturday night for the return of the North East’s biggest and most breathtaking fireworks display – the annual Pyromusical, which this year took on a decidedly spooky twist to celebrate Halloween weekend. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Kynren’s lakeside stage in Bishop Auckland, the show blended dazzling pyrotechnic effects, […]
Double Delight as Kynren Shortlisted for two Major Honours at the North East Marketing Awards

Kynren has been named a finalist in two major categories at this year’s North East Marketing Awards, recognising excellence across marketing, digital and PR from all industry sectors in the region. Kynren, produced by 11Arches, is shortlisted for ‘Not for Profit Campaign of the Year’ for its 2025 campaign Kynren – An Epic Tale of […]