Amazing Kynren 2025

Kynren – 2000 years of history unfolding before your eyes

 

You’ve probably been to the theatre. You may have been to an outdoor production. But we promise  you’ll never have seen anything that compares with Kynren. Featuring amazing pyrotechnics, thundering horses and a cast of a 1,000, it takes you on a historical journey of myth and legend from the Romans to the Second World War. A not to be missed, internationally renowned, unforgettable theatre experience.

 

Included in the price of this wonderful holiday -

 

·  Kynren -  An Epic Tale of England  - It’s like Thursford meets with the Edinburgh Tattoo! (Denise) A Deluxe Ticket for the ‘must see’ live action show, takes us on a breath-taking odyssey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend with scenes, characters and daring and fiery new stunts. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle in County Durham, Kynren brings the history of the UK to life in a 90-minute world-class spectacular with a cast of  over 1,000 actors, animals and crew. With state-of-the-art special effects, amazing fireworks and evocative orchestral music, this amazing celebration of heritage and history is both markable and unmissable. www.kynren.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· The Alnwick Garden - Created by the Duchess of Northumberland, is a delight; a modern garden combining sculpture, water features, and beautiful plants to create a wonderful family attraction. The Garden features the largest collection of European plants in the UK and the largest Japanese Cherry Orchard in the World. If you know your Roses from your Rhododendron and your Primrose from your Petunias or if you want to sit back and find some peace in our Ornamental Garden then this is The Garden for you.

· Guided Tour of The Poison Garden  -  There is no other garden like this in the country.  The Poison Garden is packed with deadly and sometimes familiar plants.  All visitors to the Poison Garden are forbidden to taste, touch or smell the plants, but do not worry, the expert guides will accompany you whilst revealing myths and legends along with facts from science and history. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29^th August departure) Beamish – the award-winning open-air museum. Take a leisurely stroll through its cobbled streets to discover the story of life in North East England from the 1820s to the 1950s. There’s a colliery, a pit village farm and a perfectly recreated town. If you don’t want to walk hop on a vintage bus or tram. ‘Remaking Beamish’ is the biggest development in Beamish’s history including over 25 new exhibits and attractions and is bringing a new era with a 1950s Town and farm. Visit Front Street terrace and get your hair done, buy delicious fish and chips, sit in the booths in John’s Café whilst listening to the jukebox. Coronation Park features a putting green and traditional playground, and you can explore semi-detached houses, police houses and a bowling green and pavilion. There’s a 1950s cinema, toy shop and electrical shop, as well as the Georgian Drovers Tavern and pottery.

 

The Little Haven Hotel for 2 nights - One of our favourite hotels! A little gem of a hotel set in a spectacular location, right on the beach in the delightful seaside town of South Shields. All bedrooms in this stylish hotel are well appointed. The beautiful conservatory style restaurant boasts superb views over Little Haven beach & the River Tyne. Explore South Shield’s fabulous new sea front promenade. There are no rooms with walk in shower at this hotel. All rooms have a shower over the bath. Single occupancy of a double room £56 extra www.littlehavenhotel.com

 

 

 

 

 

· Charming Tynemouth Village is a steeped in history and Tynemouth Priory & Castle dominates the headland. The walk along the seafront is stunning and is rewarded with views of golden sandy beaches. At the weekend, a popular flea market takes place in the Metro station

 

· Breakfasts, Dinners & Sunday High Tea

 

· Travel in Style  -  Departs from Pudsey, Calverley, Farsley, Rodley, Horsforth, Leeds, Ainley Top, Wetherby

 

· Escorted by Hanson Exclusives’ Tour Manager

 

Itinerary

Friday We have a leisurely journey to South Shields, stopping en-route.

 

Saturday A morning visit to Tynemouth, which was listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’ in 2018. Hardly surprising. Nestling alongside the River Tyne, this lovely town has got brilliant beaches, an ancient priory and castle as well as a fabulous covered market in the town’s beautifully restored Victorian railway station. Enjoy an early dinner before heading to Bishop Auckland for the evening performance of amazing spectacular Kynren.

 

Sunday (15^th August departure) Alnwick Gardens, a unique and unconventional garden in the heart of Alnwick. The spectacular gardens were created in 2001 and transform across the seasons. You’ll also enjoy – if that’s the right word – a guided tour of Alnwick’s Poison Garden where you’ll get close – but not too close – to some of the world’s most dangerous plants.

 

Sunday (29^th August departure) Beamish – the award-winning open-air museum. Take a leisurely stroll through its cobbled streets to discover the story of life in North East England from the 1820s to the 1950s. There’s a colliery, a pit village farm and a perfectly recreated town. If you don’t want to walk hop on a vintage bus or tram. ‘Remaking Beamish’ is the biggest development in Beamish’s history including over 25 new exhibits and attractions and is bringing a new era with a 1950s Town and farm. Visit Front Street terrace and get your hair done, buy delicious fish and chips, sit in the booths in John’s Café whilst listening to the jukebox. Coronation Park features a putting green and traditional playground, and you can explore semi-detached houses, police houses and a bowling green and pavilion. There’s a 1950s cinema, toy shop and electrical shop, as well as the Georgian Drovers Tavern and pottery.

Kynren Little Haven Beamish Museum