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11Arches is a registered charity with the objective to produce a world class historical show, the foundation of which is an innovative and engaging arts, education and community development programme.

22/07/2024

Bishop Auckland local influencer Pippa Gilroy takes you on a journey through the magic of Kynren! Step into her shoes and explore Kynren's preview night, featuring the Georgian Shop, the Viking Village, and more! 🌙✨

Find all sorts of unique merchandise and exciting experiences to remember your incredible visit.

Get your tickets now: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

North East Family Fun shares their excitement about the Viking Village at Kynren! 🛡️⚔️“Wow what an incredible night! I a...
21/07/2024

North East Family Fun shares their excitement about the Viking Village at Kynren! 🛡️⚔️

“Wow what an incredible night! I am still blown away. The Viking Village was SOOOO good and really interactive.”

Enjoy the Viking Village pre-show experience as part of your Kynren Ticket. Secure your tickets today: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

The Vikings are ready to storm the stage! Are you ready to cheer them on? 🎭🗡️ Don’t miss Kynren’s spectacular return. Ge...
20/07/2024

The Vikings are ready to storm the stage! Are you ready to cheer them on? 🎭🗡️

Don’t miss Kynren’s spectacular return. Get your tickets at www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

Discover Kynren with ease through our travel partners! 🏰✨No transport? No problem! Join Caledonian Travel for short brea...
19/07/2024

Discover Kynren with ease through our travel partners! 🏰✨

No transport? No problem! Join Caledonian Travel for short breaks from Yorkshire and day trips from Newcastle and Tyneside. Explore more options on our coach page: www.11arches.com/come-by-coach

18/07/2024

Follow The Northernist for an exclusive look at Kynren and the Viking Village! 🏹⚒️

"It truly isn’t like anything I’ve seen before in my life and I feel so lucky that we have something on this scale in the North East! Seeing really is believing, so I can’t urge you enough to see it. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen! 😱😍"

Kynren returns on Saturday 27th July. Don't miss out! Get your tickets now at https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

We're thrilled to announce that Wendy Wilshere from Kynren has been named Durham's 2024 Tourism Superstar! 🏆 Wendy's jou...
17/07/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Wendy Wilshere from Kynren has been named Durham's 2024 Tourism Superstar! 🏆

Wendy's journey with us began as a volunteer in 2016, and she's grown to become an indispensable part of our team as Head of Volunteer Casting and Engagement. Her dedication, from organising our 1,000 volunteers to performing on stage herself, embodies the spirit of Kynren.

Thank you to all who voted for Wendy. 🫶🏼✨

KYNREN COMPETITION - WIN TWO VIP TICKETS TO OPENING NIGHT! 🏰⚔️✨To celebrate the highly anticipated return of Kynren on S...
16/07/2024

KYNREN COMPETITION - WIN TWO VIP TICKETS TO OPENING NIGHT! 🏰⚔️✨

To celebrate the highly anticipated return of Kynren on Saturday 27th July, we're thrilled to give you the chance to win two tickets to our spectacular opening night! Be among the first to experience the magic of Kynren this season with this unforgettable opportunity.

For your chance to win, simply:
1. Like our page.
2. Like and share this post.
3. Tag a friend you'd love to bring along to Kynren's opening night!

Get your tickets now: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

This competition will run on Facebook and Instagram. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in the comments section below on Monday 22nd July. Terms and conditions apply. Best of luck!

ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ɴᴏᴛᴇ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴏɴʟʏ ʙᴇ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴘᴀɢᴇ, ꜱᴏ ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴘʟʏ ᴛᴏ ᴀɴʏ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴘᴀɢᴇꜱ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴜꜱ!

15/07/2024

The sheep and goats have spoken...👀

They're all in for Kynren's epic tales and can't wait to see what unfolds on stage. Kynren returns on Saturday 27th July, secure your seats today.

www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

We're ready to make sparks fly at our Viking Village! ⚔️✨ Step into 2024's newest pre-show at Kynren and journey back in...
14/07/2024

We're ready to make sparks fly at our Viking Village! ⚔️✨

Step into 2024's newest pre-show at Kynren and journey back in time to the Viking era. Explore the lively village where warriors prepare for battle and marvel at the craftsmanship of the working blacksmith's forge.

The Viking Village pre-show experience is included in your Kynren Ticket. Get yours now at https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

13/07/2024

Mark your calendars... 🤩🏰✨

We're officially two weeks away from opening night at Kynren on July 27th. Secure your tickets now for an evening filled with wonder and excitement: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

12/07/2024

Experience unforgettable tales brought to life. Don't miss out—join the adventure! 🏰✨

Get your tickets now: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

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Preparing for battle... 🔥Our dedicated cast and crew have been training with expert choreographers to perfect the art of...
11/07/2024

Preparing for battle... 🔥

Our dedicated cast and crew have been training with expert choreographers to perfect the art of war ahead of our first show on Saturday 27th July. Get ready for an epic tale of England, featuring 2,000 years of history on a seven-and-a-half-acre outdoor stage. 📜✨

Welcome to our Viking Village, where history meets entertainment in spectacular fashion! ⚔️🛡 Prepare to be captivated by...
10/07/2024

Welcome to our Viking Village, where history meets entertainment in spectacular fashion! ⚔️🛡

Prepare to be captivated by our warriors, craftsmen, and tales of old! Enjoy the Viking Village pre-show experience as part of your Kynren Ticket. Secure your tickets today: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

09/07/2024

Kynren magic in the making! ✨

Our stage is coming to life on rehearsal night. Don't miss the unforgettable show on Saturday 27th July.

Be sure to get your tickets now: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

There's still time to enter our competition to win 2 tickets to Kynren and a stay at Redworth Hall Hotel! Don't miss out...
09/07/2024

There's still time to enter our competition to win 2 tickets to Kynren and a stay at Redworth Hall Hotel! Don't miss out 🏰✨🎟️

COMPETITION ALERT - WIN 2 TICKETS TO KYNREN AND A STAY AT REDWORTH HALL HOTEL ! 🏰✨🎟️

We've partnered with Redworth Hall Hotel to give you the chance to win an unforgettable experience in the heart of County Durham. One lucky winner will receive a luxurious stay at Redworth Hall Hotel and two deluxe tickets to see Kynren – An Epic Tale of England on Saturday 27th July, our first show of the season.

For your chance to win, simply answer one question and enter your details on our website: https://www.11arches.com/competition

Kynren returns Saturday 27th July, running every Saturday night until 14th September. Each 90-minute performance starts at sunset and ends in starlight. Get your tickets now: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in the comments section below on Friday 12th July. Terms and conditions apply. Best of luck! 🤞🏼

ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ɴᴏᴛᴇ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴏɴʟʏ ʙᴇ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴘᴀɢᴇ, ꜱᴏ ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴘʟʏ ᴛᴏ ᴀɴʏ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴘᴀɢᴇꜱ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴜꜱ!"

We're thrilled to announce that Kynren has been awarded Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Award for 2024! 😄🏅🏰 This presti...
08/07/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Kynren has been awarded Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Award for 2024! 😄🏅🏰

This prestigious recognition celebrates businesses that consistently receive excellent reviews, placing us among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor. Thank you to everyone who joined us and left a review!

Limited tickets are available. Get yours now: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

The wait is almost over! Three weeks until Kynren sweeps you off your feet. ✨🏰🎭 Limited tickets—book yours before they'r...
06/07/2024

The wait is almost over! Three weeks until Kynren sweeps you off your feet. ✨🏰🎭

Limited tickets—book yours before they're gone: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

Wendy’s experience and dedication ensure Kynren’s success year after year. Let’s help her win County Durham Tourism Supe...
05/07/2024

Wendy’s experience and dedication ensure Kynren’s success year after year. Let’s help her win County Durham Tourism Superstar of 2024! 🫶🏼✨

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the voting system for Durham Tourism Superstar was compromised and previous votes were not registered. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Voting is now back up and running! Please vote again to ensure your vote is counted. You don't need to register, just click the link and select Wendy: www.thisisdurham.com/durham-tourism-superstar

Let’s show Wendy our support (again)! 😅

COMPETITION ALERT - WIN 2 TICKETS TO KYNREN AND A STAY AT REDWORTH HALL HOTEL ! 🏰✨🎟️ We've partnered with Redworth Hall ...
02/07/2024

COMPETITION ALERT - WIN 2 TICKETS TO KYNREN AND A STAY AT REDWORTH HALL HOTEL ! 🏰✨🎟️

We've partnered with Redworth Hall Hotel to give you the chance to win an unforgettable experience in the heart of County Durham. One lucky winner will receive a luxurious stay at Redworth Hall Hotel and two deluxe tickets to see Kynren – An Epic Tale of England on Saturday 27th July, our first show of the season.

For your chance to win, simply answer one question and enter your details on our website: https://www.11arches.com/competition

Kynren returns Saturday 27th July, running every Saturday night until 14th September. Each 90-minute performance starts at sunset and ends in starlight. Get your tickets now: https://www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in the comments section below on Friday 12th July. Terms and conditions apply. Best of luck! 🤞🏼

ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ɴᴏᴛᴇ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴏɴʟʏ ʙᴇ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴘᴀɢᴇ, ꜱᴏ ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇᴘʟʏ ᴛᴏ ᴀɴʏ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴘᴀɢᴇꜱ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴜꜱ!"

29/06/2024

POV: The rush to secure your Kynren tickets before they're gone! 🐎🎟️

Don't miss out on the adventure—grab yours now: www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

27/06/2024

Countdown to Kynren: Just one month to go! 👑🎭🏰

Prepare for a journey through history like never before, where tales of courage, royalty, and adventure unfold before your eyes. As we gear up for another spectacular season, anticipate thrilling battles, heartwarming celebrations, and moments that will leave you spellbound.

Here's a glimpse of what's in store – get ready to create memories that last a lifetime!

Meet our incredible cast of characters! 🐴🫏🐑Over 150 animals play a vital role in bringing Kynren to life, from majestic ...
26/06/2024

Meet our incredible cast of characters! 🐴🫏🐑

Over 150 animals play a vital role in bringing Kynren to life, from majestic horses to adorable sheep, geese, goats, and donkeys.

Get ready to journey back in time with Kynren's Return of the Vikings! ⚔️✨ Explore the Viking Village, where every detai...
24/06/2024

Get ready to journey back in time with Kynren's Return of the Vikings! ⚔️✨

Explore the Viking Village, where every detail, from the vegetable patch in the cookhouse to the craftsman's cottage, breathes life into history.

www.11arches.com/the-viking-village

23/06/2024

Meet The Kynren Animals: Donkeys Edition 🐴 🌿

Laurie, our Director of Cavalry and Estates, introduces Matilda and Epona, the furry mischief-makers of Kynren!

Discover the magic of our 7.5-acre outdoor stage, where tales of triumph and drama unfold before your eyes. ✨Don't wait—...
22/06/2024

Discover the magic of our 7.5-acre outdoor stage, where tales of triumph and drama unfold before your eyes. ✨

Don't wait—tickets are selling fast! Visit www.11arches.com to secure yours.

Galloping in to the first day of summer like... 🐎☀️
20/06/2024

Galloping in to the first day of summer like... 🐎☀️

18/06/2024

Curious about Kynren? Let our Marketing Coordinator, Freya, be your guide! 🙋🏼‍♀️🏰

Take a behind-the-scenes tour and explore the intricate details that bring our historic tales to life. Meet our 150 animals, take a look at Arches Hall, have a sneak peek into Viking Village, and more. Don't miss this exclusive journey through time!

Here's to the dads who lead with Viking strength and heart...Happy Father's Day from our fearless warriors to yours! 🛡️❤...
16/06/2024

Here's to the dads who lead with Viking strength and heart...

Happy Father's Day from our fearless warriors to yours! 🛡️❤️

Curious about what it takes to bring Kynren to life? Here's a peek behind the scenes... 🎭🏰✨ Kynren unfolds on a sprawlin...
15/06/2024

Curious about what it takes to bring Kynren to life? Here's a peek behind the scenes... 🎭🏰

✨ Kynren unfolds on a sprawling 7.5-acre stage across 8 magical nights each summer, thanks to the dedication of 1000 volunteers comprising our cast and crew!
👗 Over 3,000 costumes, 130 Roman helmets, 50 Viking helmets, and countless props are meticulously crafted for each performance.
👑 From our youngest volunteer at 5 years old to our oldest at 84, every age adds its own magic to the spectacle!
🔥 With 29 captivating scenes and over 600 pyrotechnic effects, including a breathtaking firework finale, the show dazzles and delights!
👸 From Queen Boudicca to Queen Victoria, and kings aplenty, our cast brings history's royalty to life with stunning authenticity!
🐎 Our equine stars, including majestic Percherons and a rare shire horse named Cosmo, add grace and grandeur to the spectacle!
🌊 The grand lake, filled with 90,000 gallons of water, serves as the stage for stunning aquatic displays!

Witness the magic of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England from just £16! Don't miss your chance to experience history come alive. Get your tickets now at at www.11arches.com/tickets/kynren

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Set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle – the historical Palace of the Prince Bishops – in County Durham, Kynren is a 90-minute performance, viewed from an 8,000-seat amphitheatre. From Viking invasions to medieval knights, World Wars and beyond - Kynren takes you on an Epic Tale of England. Produced by 1,500 Cast & Crew, this is a unique outdoor summer experience in the UK.


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