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AUCKLAND CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM

A patriotic spectacle, Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, returns to the outdoor stage this summer

Held on a farm near Auckland Castle, Kynren is an annual live historical extravaganza that tells the story of England from Boudica’s battles through the Romans, Vikings, Tudors, Stuarts, and Victorians in one incredible 90-minute show.

Produced by 11Arches, a registered charity, and held since 2016, Kynren wraps up 2,000 years of history in one dazzling theatrical show, complete with pyrotechnics, and brings some of

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