Future Park Development

Kynren Begins Work on Major Show for its Time Travelling Theme Park

Following recent planning approval, development has now begun on one of the....

A bird's eye artist impression of Kynren - The Storied Lands, a new time-travelling theme park set to open summer 2026.

Kynren Announces its New Time Travelling Theme Park

The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have unveiled....

Looking further ahead

Kynren – The Storied Lands is only just beginning.

While 2026 marks the launch of the UK’s first live-action show park, this is part of a much bigger vision — one that will continue to grow in the years ahead.

From spectacular new shows to immersive lands and historic adventures, the park is being developed in phases, with each new addition building on the scale, ambition and storytelling that make Kynren so unique.

Future lands and experiences

Kynren – The Storied Lands has been created with a long-term vision, with new experiences planned to be introduced in phases over the coming years.

Among those in development are:

  • The Lone Centurion — a dramatic Roman-era spectacle exploring the power, conflict and legacy of Roman Britain.
  • Conquest of the Seas — an epic maritime adventure celebrating Britain’s seafaring heritage through large-scale action and storytelling.
  • Legendary stories such as Excalibur and Robin Hood also form part of the long-term creative vision, bringing myth and folklore into the evolving landscape of the park.
  • As each new phase is introduced, Kynren – The Storied Lands will continue to grow — offering new dining experiences, new attractions and stories and new reasons to return.

A park built over time

Kynren – The Storied Lands is being developed as a destination that will grow year by year.

That means every season brings something new — whether that is a new show, a new immersive area, or another chapter in the unfolding vision for the park.

By building in phases, we can continue to create experiences of real scale and quality, while giving guests the chance to follow the journey and return as the story expands.

Good to know

2026 is the launch season
The park opens in summer 2026 with five spectacular live shows and immersive experiences.

Victorian Village adventure is planned for 2027
This new indoor experience is part of the next phase of development.

Future attractions will open in phases
Kynren – The Storied Lands is designed to grow over a number of years, with additional experiences planned for the future.

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FAQs

Is the whole park complete in 2026?

No. 2026 is the launch of Kynren – The Storied Lands, with five live shows and immersive experiences opening as part of the first phase. More experiences are planned in future years.

What is opening in 2027?

The next major development planned for Kynren – The Storied Lands is the indoor Victorian Village adventure, inspired by the Flambards collection and reimagined as part of the park.

Will the Victorian Village be indoors?

Yes. The Victorian Village adventure is planned as an indoor experience.

What other attractions are planned for the future?

Future plans for Kynren – The Storied Lands include experiences such as Lone Centurion and Conquest of the Seas, alongside further additions still to be announced.

Will there be something new to see on future visits?

Yes. The long-term vision for Kynren – The Storied Lands is for the park to develop in phases, giving guests new experiences to discover over time.

What is the Bishop Gateway project?

Bishop Gateway is a major infrastructure project designed to improve access to Bishop Auckland and support the town’s continued regeneration.

It will provide a new road connection linking the A688 to key destinations including Kynren – The Storied Lands, helping to ease congestion and improve journeys for both residents and visitors.

The project also includes new parking, pedestrian routes and improved access across the River Wear — ensuring the town is better connected and able to welcome increased visitor numbers in the years ahead.

Why is Bishop Gateway important for Kynren?

As Kynren – The Storied Lands grows, it is expected to welcome significant numbers of visitors.

Bishop Gateway will play an important role in supporting that growth — improving access to the site, enhancing the overall visitor experience and helping to connect Kynren with the wider town and surrounding attractions.

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