Kynren – The Storied Lands is a new theme park for Bishop Auckland, set to open in summer 2026. The experience will transport visitors through history, myth, and legend, bringing the past to life through live-action performances.

Phase one of the park will feature five shows and immersive experiences set against landscaped historical backdrops. Unlike traditional theme parks that focus on rides, Kynren – The Storied Lands plans to deliver live action shows with action, stunts, performances, storytelling, music and innovative technology.

As visitors step into the park, they will be transported back to Neolithic Britain and the era of the first settlers. Moving deeper into the experience, they will encounter a Viking show, where warriors clash, sparks fly, and fires rage in an interactive multi-sensory spectacle of Norse life. In The Legend of the Wear, a giant lake becomes the stage for thrilling water stunts and a captivating retelling of the Lambton Worm myth. Onwards into the gaslit streets of Victorian England, the show will bring sights, sounds, and stories of the era.

The adventure builds to the park’s biggest show – Fina, where medieval knights clash on horseback and a fearless female warrior’s courage and skill are put to the test in a breathtaking display of horsemanship and daring stunts.

Alongside the new theme park, the already established summer performances of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, will continue on Saturday nights with its 1,000-strong cast and crew of volunteers.

For further information, visit www.11arches.com