Venue Description

Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is a world-class outdoor performance, showcasing 2,000 years of British history through breathtaking live action, special effects, and a cast and crew of over 1,000 volunteers. Set on a stunning seven-and-a-half-acre stage in Bishop Auckland, Kynren brings history to life with immersive storytelling, choreographed battles, and dramatic pyrotechnics. As a key cultural event in the North East, Kynren highlights the region's rich heritage while fostering community engagement. The show’s unique blend of entertainment and education, coupled with its commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, ensures that Kynren remains an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, from both the UK and abroad.

Accessibility

We welcome visitors with disabilities and we have a wide range of facilities and arrangements in place to ensure our visitors can enjoy the show. We strive to ensure that the 11Arches site is accessible to all visitors. Footpaths Our main visitor path is DDA compliant with a natural fine stone surface. Some areas have grass or stone surfaces and wheelchair users may require the help of a Personal Assistant to access these. The main visitor path is 450 metres from the Welcome Plaza to the Tribune. Seating The site has a number of park benches, providing seating for those who may need it. Also the Tribune opens one hour before the start of each performance should you wish to take your seats early. You are welcome to get in and out of the Tribune as many times as you wish before the performance starts. Walking Aids Store If walking presents difficulty, please do not worry! You are welcome to use your own pushchairs, wheelchairs and walking aids; pushchairs and walking aids can be left safely and free-of-charge at the side of the Tribune during the performance. Accessible Toilets These are located at the Welcome Plaza, immediately adjacent to the Blue Badge Car Park, and directly behind the Tribune. Food Outlets All our food outlets have large print menus available on request - just ask a member of staff who will be happy to assist. Personal Assistant Visitors with disabilities, who meet our qualifying criteria and may not be able to attend the show unaccompanied, or require a wheelchair space, are entitled to one complimentary Personal Assistant ticket at no additional cost. Wheelchair Users For our visitors who are wheelchair users there is space reserved just in front of row A at surface level, with a seat in row A just behind for their Personal Assistant. Blue Badge If you are a blue badge holder, you can book a space in the Blue Badge Car Park A alongside your show tickets. This can only be done through our Booking Hotline on 01388 436030. Our Blue Badge Car Park A is located on our site, adjacent to the Welcome Plaza. There is a 450-metre walk on the visitor path from the Blue Badge Car park/Welcome Plaza to the Tribune. Guide Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome and can certainly be accommodated but please let our team know in advance by emailing accessibility@11arches.org

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.kynren.com

Awards List

TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2024, 2023 Green Tourism award Group Leisure - Best Experience for Groups Winner 2023, Highly Commended 2024

Toilets

We have numerous accessible toilets across site including the entrance and at the tribune seating area.

Staff

All of our welcome staff have received robust visitor experience training and are often commended on the friendly help they give. Our experience team meet all of our visitors upon entry and are able to assist where required. Our experience team are located on our seating tribune area and are able to guide you to your seating area as well as storing any walkers/scooters not required during the show.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Assistance dogs must be kept on lead throughout the 90 minute performance