Something Spectacular Is Taking Flight at Kynren – The Storied Lands

Big news is brewing at Kynren in Bishop Auckland as work begins on an incredible new attraction set to soar in summer 2026!

Following recent planning approval, development work has now begun on Kynren – The Storied Lands. This time travelling attraction will be the UK’s first live-action historical theme park, offering visitors a brand new daytime experience to enjoy when visiting Durham. 

Set to open next summer (2026) alongside four other monumental shows and immersive experiences, The Lost Feather will be an epic, conservation-led bird show unlike anything you’ve seen before! Exploring the ancient and ongoing connection between birds and humanity.

This awe-inspiring show will take place in a 3,600-seat arena shaped like a giant bird’s nest. Blending breathtaking free-flight bird displays with moving storytelling and environmental themes. This isn’t just about spectacle, it’s also about purpose.

Visitors will get up close to rare and endangered species, while learning about the vital role birds play in our lives, past and present. From majestic vultures to the humble British kestrel, this show is designed to inspire action and connection with the natural world.

Led by world-renowned experts in bird training and conservation, The Lost Feather will join a line-up of five monumental new shows and immersive experiences coming to Kynren – The Storied Lands, where history, heritage and nature collide in a completely new way.

The Lost Feather sits at the heart of Kynren’s growing commitment to environmental protection and biodiversity. This includes a vulture conservation breeding facility for critically endangered species such as the African white-backed vulture and a kestrel research programme in collaboration with the Hawk Conservancy Trust, focused on halting the decline of this iconic British bird of prey.

While we wait for these incredible new attractions to launch, you can still enjoy the award-winning evening show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, which continues to wow audiences each summer with thrilling live action, stunning effects and a 1,000-strong cast and crew.

Tickets are now available to book for this summer's performances, taking placer every Saturday from 19 July to 13 September.