OPENING DATE REVEALED for the New “Time-Traveling” Theme Park Expansion

A brand-new daytime historical theme park expansion is coming to the United Kingdom in Summer 2026, promising to take guests on a journey through time.

The team behind Kynren, one of the UK’s most popular live-action historical experiences, has announced plans for Kynren – The Storied Lands. This massive new expansion will transform the nighttime show into a full-scale, daytime theme park unlike anything else currently operating in the region — and now we officially know that it will open on July 18th, 2026!

Tickets are now on sale for Kynren — The Storied Lands, which will open on July 18th and run through September 12th in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in the United Kingdom.

Since opening in 2016, Kynren has become a must-see attraction in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The experience currently exists as a 90-minute nighttime live-action spectacular that depicts more than 2,000 years of British history and mythology.

Ticket options include Day Park, Night Show, and combined Day Park & Night Show options. The Day Park is where visitors can experience the new park expansion, Kynren — The Storied Lands. The Night Show includes Kynren — An Epic Tale of England. If you want to experience both, the combo ticket is your best option!

Kynren – The Storied Lands will be a daytime historical theme park located within the wider Kynren park. Rather than focusing on traditional rides, the expansion will emphasize live-action shows, immersive environments, large-scale sets, animals, and cutting-edge effects to bring history and myth to life. As visitors step into the park, they will be transported back to Fruma: Neolithic Britain and the era of the first settlers.

The first phase of Kynren – The Storied Lands will debut with five major shows and immersive experiences, each set in its own richly themed environment:

• Land of the Vikings
  This high-energy Viking show will feature clashing warriors, raging fires, and intense multi-sensory effects, offering a dramatic look at Viking life and battle.
• Victorian Adventure
  Set on the gas-lit streets of Victorian England, this experience invites guests into an immersive world filled with larger-than-life characters and period storytelling.
• Legend of the Wear
  A giant lake becomes the stage for thrilling water stunts in a retelling of the Lambton Worm myth, complete with a monstrous creature rising from the water in a dramatic spectacle.
• The Lost Feather
  An inspiring and visually stunning experience centered around the relationship between birds and humanity. Set on a breathtaking stage inspired by a bird’s nest, this show will explore the beauty, power, and fragility of bird species from around the world, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in a rapidly changing environment.
• Fina
  The experience builds to an epic medieval finale where knights clash on horseback, and a fearless female warrior takes center stage in a breathtaking display of horsemanship and daring stunts.

Across the park, performers will bring history to life on enormous sets enhanced by special effects, with Auckland Palace providing a dramatic historical backdrop.

Majestic horses, free-flying birds, and other animals will be woven into the shows, reinforcing the connection between history, mythology, and the natural world. Importantly, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England will continue its Saturday night performances alongside the new daytime park, allowing guests to experience both offerings.

We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from this exciting new theme park expansion and beyond. In the meantime, stay tuned to AllEars for the latest theme park news and more!

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