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Kynren

Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom•4.8(2.5k)•Theme Park

Experience an immersive outdoor theme park featuring epic storytelling attractions, interactive experiences, and spectacular night shows blending history, fantasy, and adventure.

Kynren is an innovative outdoor theme park that combines day park attractions with spectacular evening entertainment. The venue features multiple themed lands including the Legend of the Wear, Land of the Vikings, Victorian Imaginariums, and The Lost Feather, each offering unique interactive experiences and attractions designed to engage visitors of all ages. The park's signature offering is its epic night show, An Epic Tale of England, a large-scale pyromusical production with live performers, animals, and pyrotechnics that tells stories from English history. Daytime visitors can explore various attractions and immersive experiences throughout the themed lands, making it suitable for families seeking full-day entertainment. Kynren caters to diverse visitor needs with comprehensive accessibility information, group packages, corporate hospitality options, and dedicated family facilities. The venue offers Time Travellers' Feast dining experiences alongside standard food and retail options. With pushchair-friendly facilities, designated car parking, shuttle bus services, and detailed visitor guides, the park is designed to welcome families with young children and visitors of varying abilities.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 09:30 – 16:30
Wednesday: 09:30 – 16:30
Thursday: 09:30 – 16:30
Friday: 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday: 12:15 – 22:45
Sunday: 09:30 – 16:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Book in advance

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Time Travellers' Feast

Food and dining experience available at the venue

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Google Reviews

4.8(2.5k reviews)
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Freddy Coates

Freddy Coates

4 weeks ago

We had a great day out .Well done to all who put on a fantastic show 👏👏👏👏👏

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Kathryn

Kathryn

10 months ago

I attended one of these shows last weekend, and while the performance itself was visually stunning and clearly the result of a huge amount of hard work, I felt very let down by the pre-show experience. The Viking Village — one of the things I was most looking forward to — had already closed well before the show began, which was really disappointing. On top of that, access to food and drink was extremely limited. What little was available either had very long queues or had already stopped serving. I also found it frustrating that the website states not to bring in a drink, reusable aluminium bottles are not allowed, so I was forced not to bring one. Once inside, I then couldn’t access a drink easily, which made the evening a lot less enjoyable. Be prepared to queue for almost an hour to access basic amenities. Another point worth mentioning is the seating. The stadium-style seats are very, very slim and uncomfortable, which made sitting through a long performance quite difficult. Finally, despite announcements asking people not to smoke, there were several e-cigarettes being used in the audience during the show. This was unpleasant and distracting, and it really took away from the experience. I completely understand that running large-scale events is challenging, but clearer communication about what is open and when — along with better access to basic amenities, more comfortable seating, and stricter enforcement of the no-smoking policy — would make a huge difference. I hope this feedback can help improve the experience for future visitors.

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Jaimee Brown

Jaimee Brown

11 months ago

The show was absolutely fabulous, so well put together, the actors, the animals, the fireworks and lighting. The props and scenery was beautiful. lots of photo opportunities too! 100% will be coming to watch again and recommending every else does too! Take a coat or blanket as it did get cold later on. So I went bank holiday weekend so its no surprise it was rammed. Few points to mention on it being busy... - I'd get there early if you are wanting food and a table to eat at, gets very busy very quickly. - The seating is quite cramped and you are literally shoulder to shoulder and you have to keep getting up and walking off the row when people arrive to be seated as there is no room to walk by and certainly not safe enough to stand and lean over. - Make sure you get the shuttle so much easier to and from, especially as I took my 5 month old baby. Long ques but that is to be expected and made sure you drop a pin on maps where you're parked🫣 - The viking village was good, just wish there weren't so many people in, was really busy and hard to engage in anything as couldn't get close to the barriers to see much.

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Susan Chessman

Susan Chessman

11 months ago

The show was very entertaining and incredibly well put together. It's amazing that everyone is a volunteer. The viking village was also entertaining but could do with allowing people to enter earlier to avoid the massive queue.

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Daniel Francis

Daniel Francis

a year ago

A Spectacular spectical worthy of every great review it gets. Impressive, awe inspiring, magnificent, moving and many more way to describe the provocative show. Village is scenic, food stalls are fast and well organized. All the food and merchandise is reasonably priced. I would regret it if i diddnt come and see it.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Kynren

Is Kynren free to visit?

Kynren is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Kynren dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Kynren.

Is there parking at Kynren?

Yes — Kynren has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Kynren?

Yes — Time Travellers' Feast is on site at Kynren. Food and dining experience available at the venue

Is Kynren pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Kynren is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Kynren?

Kynren is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Kynren by public transport?

Kynren is well-served by public transport.

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