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  • Snowy Horseplay at 11Arches

    Posted on Mar 11, 2023

    Kynren horses Ufano and Forcado have been enjoying a canter in the snow with riders Amy and Lucy.

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  • Destination North East: Kynren returns for spectacular summer season

    Posted on Feb 04, 2023

    pellbinding live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, returns for a spectacular seven-week run during the summer holidays.

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  • Open Call for UK’s Biggest Live Action Show

    Posted on Jan 15, 2023

    We are staging an open call for volunteers to join the Kynren cast and crew on Thursday 26th January, at 11Arches Park, Bishop Auckland.

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  • 11Arches Launches New Look Ahead Of Daytime Attraction Launch In April

    Posted on Mar 12, 2021

    11Arches, the registered charity producing the award-winning summer spectacular ‘Kynren-an epic tale of England’ unveiled today its new corporate identity ahead of the highly anticipated launch of 11Arches Park, the North East’s newest visitor attraction.

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  • Kynren 2020 Postponed due to COVID

    Posted on Jun 23, 2020

    It is with a heavy heart that we share with you today (23 June 2020) that Kynren, and the launch of our new exciting Park will not be able to take place this summer.

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  • North East's Biggest Pyromusical Goes With a Bang

    Posted on Nov 04, 2019

    Sell-out crowds enjoyed the North East’s biggest Pyromusical Fireworks Spectacular at the Eleven Arches site on Saturday November 2nd. Lighting up the night skies above Bishop Auckland the amazing event offered a fantastic night out for families.

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  • Five Star Reviews For Kynren

    Posted on Sep 16, 2019

    “We were transfixed from the beginning to the end of this spectacular performance. There was so much to see, hear and experience that you didn't know where to look next. I cannot recommend this highly enough. From arriving at the well organised car park to walking into the Viking village and then to the actual performance itself...high standards abounded! Costumes, sound, special effects and so very much more. Thanks for one of the best experiences of our lives.” B5231DUchrisw from Congleton TripAdvisor 5* Review

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  • Vikings No Match For Veterans

    Posted on Aug 22, 2019

    A group of Chelsea Pensioners proved to be more than a match for the Viking hordes when they were special VIP guests at a performance of Kynren – An epic tale of England at the weekend. The four veterans, all former soldiers were an unexpected highlight for visitors to the award-winning, live outdoor show at Bishop Auckland.

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  • Stunning Time-Travelling Family Fun

    Posted on Aug 17, 2019

    The UK’s biggest outdoor live family theatre event returns to its spectacular Bishop Auckland stage in County Durham this month. Taking place every Saturday until 14th September*, Kynren – an Epic Tale of England transports audiences of all ages back through time on an unforgettable journey spanning 2,000 years. Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage, the multi-award winning family experience is ranked among the Top 5 Performances to see in the UK on TripAdvisor.

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  • Vikings Storm Quayside Seaside

    Posted on Aug 12, 2019

    A Viking raiding party invaded the beaches of Newcastle’s Quayside Seaside on Saturday 17 August. As well as storming children’s sandcastles, the raiders also made use of their Viking helmets to attempt to create sandy strongholds of their own during the surprise attack. The friendly horde are all part of ‘Kynren – an Epic Tale of England’, the UK’s largest outdoor theatre show, which is currently taking place every Saturday evening at Bishop Auckland.

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