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Home > News > Kynren gains national recognition in The Telegraph

January 23, 2026 by Lisa Cartwright

Kynren gains national recognition in The Telegraph

CGI of what the Storied Lands will look like at Kynren.

Kynren, the award-winning live action spectacular based in Durham, has been featured in The Telegraph’s travel round-up “20 reasons why you don’t need to leave Britain this year”.

The article highlights standout experiences and attractions across the UK and positions Britain as a world-class destination for 2026. 

The Telegraph highlights The Storied Lands, a major new daytime attraction coming to Durham in summer 2026, created by the team behind Kynren and described as a truly immersive historical experience.  

The Storied Lands will open on the 11Arches site in Bishop Auckland, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through time where history, myth and legend are brought vividly to life through live-action shows, spectacular performances and storytelling.  

It promises to be an immersive experience focused on a series of live performances featuring thrilling stunt work, dramatic narratives and cutting-edge productions that span British history. 

The inclusion of The Storied Lands in The Telegraph not only affirms Kynren’s growing reputation as a cultural leader and visitor attraction, but also underlines the importance of bringing heritage to life in innovative ways for todays audiences, in strengthening the county and wider region’s cultural and economic profile. With summer 2026 on the horizon, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of Britain’s most talked-about new attractions of the year. 

Read the full article here: 20 reasons why you don’t need to leave Britain this year 

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