Groups & Travel Trade

Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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Pyromusical

The North East’s biggest Pyromusical takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026.

At Kynren, we warmly welcome groups and travel trade visitors to experience both Kynren – The Storied Lands, the UK’s first live-action daytime show park, and Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, the award-winning night show brought to life by a cast and crew of 1,000 volunteers.

Exclusive Benefits for Groups

  • Group Discounts – Enjoy special discounts for pre-booked groups of 20 or more.
  • Coach Parking — Free onsite parking is available but spaces are limited. Early booking is essential.
  • Complimentary Driver Tickets — A free ticket is included for coach drivers.

Download our travel trade guide here or view our groups brochure here.

If you wish to make a group booking for Kynren either complete one of the forms below, email groups@kynren.com or contact our Group Booking team on 01388 436 030 (Mon-Fri)

  • Click here to make a Night Show only reservation or booking.
  • Click here to make a Day Park only or combined Day Park + Night Show reservation and booking

FAQs

Opening Times

Kynren Summer Season 2026: 18 July – 12 September.

Date of Visit What Groups Can Book
Tuesday to Sunday, excluding night show dates Day Park only
Saturdays, plus Friday 21 August / Friday 4 September Night Show only OR combined ticket for Day Park + Night Show
Monday Closed

Your Three Group Visit Options

Option Best For Available when Key Booking Note
Day Park only Groups who want a daytime visit to Kynren – The Storied Lands only. Tuesday to Sunday, excluding all night show dates. Not available for groups on Saturdays or selected Friday night show dates.
Night Show only Groups who want to visit for Kynren – An Epic Tale of England only. Saturdays, plus Friday 21 August and Friday 4 September. You may also add the Time Travellers’ Feast, subject to availability.
Day Park + Night Show Groups who want the full daytime and evening Kynren experience Saturdays, plus Friday 21 August and Friday 4 September. You may also add the Time Travellers’ Feast, subject to availability.

Arrival times are scheduled around the night show start time and vary by date.

For full details on our opening dates and night show times, click here.

Seating Options

For group visits to Kynren – The Storied Lands, there is no need to reserve seating. Your entrance ticket grants you access to each of the park’s shows and immersive attractions.

For Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, there are four categories of seating, ranging from Standard to VIP. There is a small surcharge for premium seating within each category. With 8,000 seats in our tribune, early booking ensures your group’s preferred seating arrangement.

Accessibility + Mobility

  • Wheelchair access: Our site has been created with accessibility in mind. Dedicated wheelchair spaces are available in each of our shows and experiences. Please inform a member of the team at the time of booking as to the access requirements of your guests.

  • Accessible Paths: All our footpaths are DDA-compliant and are well lit for evening shows.

  • Seating Details: Our arenas and tribunes feature raked, stadium style seating with shallow steps to higher rows. An area for those who cannot manage steps has been reserved at each show, but please be aware that these are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive to our shows and experiences early if you require special accommodations.

  • Essential Companions: An Essential Companion Ticket allows an eligible guest with access needs to bring a companion to assist them during their visit to Kynren, free of charge. Visitors who meet our qualifying criteria are entitled to an Essential Companion ticket.

Please note that an Essential Companion ticket does not contribute to the total number of your order, and that you must have 20 paying guests to qualify for a group booking.

For full access details, please click here.

Food + Drink

There are several food and drink outlets with outdoor and covered seating across the Kynren site for your group to enjoy, open both during the day and before the night show.

The Time Travellers’ Feast

Make it a night to remember for your group and dine before the drama with our pre-show dining experience, The Time Travellers’ Feast.

Available before Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, join Romans, Tudors and Vikings at the table as live characters, music and theatrical moments set the scene for the night ahead. This is not themed dining — it’s an immersive, character-led experience designed to elevate your Kynren night from the very first moment.

Prepare For All Weather

As an outdoor venue, Kynren performs come rain or shine. Ponchos for guests are available for purchase, but please ensure that your guests know to wear suitable clothing and bring cushions or blankets for added comfort.

Please note: umbrellas are not permitted during performances due to their obstruction of the shows for other visitors. Kynren has never been cancelled due to the weather — the show must go on!

Explore Bishop Auckland + County Durham

Kynren is in the heart of Bishop Auckland, County Durham — a town rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. While you’re here why not visit the range of attractions County Durham has to offer.

Visit County Durham can assist in planning your itinerary for a broader destination experience. Click here for more information about the area.

Supporting a Great Cause

Kynren is an arts, education and regeneration charity that brings history to life while transforming lives forever. By visiting Kynren, you are supporting this mission and the incredible work of a cast and crew of 1,000 volunteers who collaborate each year to deliver our award-winning night show.

Partnership

Kynren is committed to supporting our travel trade and group partners.  Visit our ‘Come by Coach’ page which we have set up to help promote your pick-up points across the UK.

Download and submit your form to groups@kynren.com.  Download here

Come + Meet the Team

 

We are members of UKInbound, Coach Tourism Assocation (CTA) and Association of Group Travel Organisers (AGTO) and regularly attend networking events, such as the AGTO and CTA Showcases.

 

We will also be exhibiting at World Travel Market, BIM, Excursions, British Travel & Tourism Show and Group Leisure & Travel Show. Do stop by and say hello – we look forward to connecting with you!