Performing to a crowd in the 8,000-seater tribune, Kynren’s ensemble will bring to life the tale of England’s 2,000-year history on the seven-and-a-half-acre outdoor stage featuring daring stunts, skilful horsemanship, mass choreography, pyrotechnics and intricate combat scenes.(Image: Kynren)

Be the first to experience the new pre-show entertainment – with the Return of the Vikings. Featuring an authentic recreation of a Viking Village which is on the brink of a raid, audiences experienced a working blacksmith’s forge where chainmail is created by hand and sparks fly in the process. Visitors can watch the past come to life and interact with the villagers, wander through the vegetable patch and meet the animals which Vikings would have traditionally kept and farmed.

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Anna Warnecke, CEO of Kynren, said: ““We can’t wait to see what visitors in 2024 enjoy the most about Kynren! We want to build upon this destination each year so that new and returning audiences always leave feeling in awe of what creatives and volunteers can accomplish when working together. I think a highlight for me at this year’s show will be the Viking Village as it becomes a bustling attraction of its own.”

The cast and crew of about 1000 volunteers are made up of people of all ages – from five up to 85 years. (Image: Kynren)

Together, they tell the story of England’s dramatic past, in a live action night show inspired by a spell-binding combination of local heritage and English history as they shine the spotlight on the Romans, Vikings, Norman Conquest, the bloody outcome of England’s Civil War, King Charles I’s final journey to the executioner’s block, the Age of Steam, World War I Christmas truce, the Queen’s Coronation and more.

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Kynren translates to the Anglo Saxon word ‘cynren’, meaning kin or family. 

The 90 minute family friendly performances start at sunset and ends in starlight to evoke an enchanting atmosphere and create the perfect backdrop for a spectacular firework finale.

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Kynren takes place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September.    

Tickets cost from £26 for adults and from £16 for under 18s. Children aged 3 and under are free when sat on an adult’s knee. Entry to the Viking Village is included in the ticket price. 

For further information and to book tickets, visit www.kynren.com 

Show dates and timings for 2024:

July 27 (Gates open 6:45 PM, performance starts 9:15 PM)

August 3 (Gates open 6:30 PM, performance starts 9:00 PM)

August 10 (Gates open 6:15 PM, performance starts 8:45 PM)

August 17 (Gates open 6:00 PM, performance starts 8:30 PM)

August 24 (Gates open 6:00 PM, performance starts 8:30 PM)

August 31 (Gates open 5:30 PM, performance starts 8:00 PM)

September 7 (Gates open 5:00 PM, performance starts 7:30 PM)

September 14 (Gates open 5:00 PM, performance starts 7:30 PM)