Theatres · North East England
Kynren
In or near Eldon Lane.
Kynren in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kynren, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Bishop Auckland, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for Kynren is DL14 7SF. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Kynren is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Kynren is a new historical theme park set to open in July 2026, featuring breathtaking live performances and storytelling that brings legends to life. Visitors can enjoy various themed areas and shows, making it an epic day out for families and history enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Kynren () is a history-themed outdoor attraction in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. Its principal production, Kynren: An Epic Tale of England, is a live night-time show first staged in 2016 that depicts key moments from British history and legend spanning approximately 2,000 years. The production is staged annually during the summer and is performed by a cast and crew of over 1,000 local volunteers. It is organised by the charitable organisation 11Arches, founded by multimillionaire philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer, as part of a wider programme of cultural regeneration aimed at establishing Bishop Auckland as an international tourist destination. Following the success of the night show, Kynren: The Storied Lands, a daytime theme park, is scheduled to open on the same site in summer 2026.
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Background
History
Established in 2014, 11Arches (then Eleven Arches) began operating on 2 July 2016 when it presented the first season of Kynren: An Epic Tale of England, a sold out, open-air summer spectacular templated from the award-winning produced by Puy du Fou in France. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kynren's 2020 season was cancelled. In 2021, 11Arches Park was opened to the public, featuring new equestrian stunt show Fina and The Golden Cape as the main attraction. Audience members saw a young woman named Fina fighting to defend her village, with pyrotechnics, horse stunts and advanced combat routines filling the show on the 7.5 acre stage. Organisers described the show as having “jousting,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6710, -1.6765
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Auckland
- Postcode
- DL14 7SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Open Tuesday - Sunday; Night Show every Saturday Night plus selected Fridays
- Official site
- www.kynren.com
Sources
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The Eleven Arches Night Show - Kynren
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
River Gaunless
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Newton Cap Railway Viaduct
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Newton Cap Viaduct
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Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls
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Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre
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Coopers Public House
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Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kynren?
- Kynren is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7SF), in the parish of Bishop Auckland.
- What is Kynren?
- Kynren in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kynren?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7SF.
- When was Kynren built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- How do I get to Kynren?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7SF.