Kynren – The Storied Lands, a new daytime theme park within the wider Kynren attraction in County Durham, is taking shape ahead of the opening on 18 July.
Now installed by the park's lake is an entire medieval-themed hamlet – a collection of timber-framed and thatched buildings including a water mill, a tower, docks and wharves.
The buildings were created using traditional woodworking and thatching techniques by specialist craftspeople, and form the setting for Legend of the Wear, one of the theme park's flagship productions.
Legend of the Wear is one of the flagship productions at Kynren – The Storied Lands, opening on 18 July
Inspired by the story of the Lambton Worm, the spectacular show will transform the lake into a living stage, combining dramatic storytelling, special effects, stunts and original music.
"Legend of the Wear draws deeply on the stories, landscape and folklore of the North East and we wanted the setting to reflect that authenticity," said Anna Warnecke, CEO of Kynren.
"These are beautifully crafted buildings created using traditional techniques and seeing them take their place around the lake has been one of those moments when you realise just how extraordinary this project is becoming," she added.
"Every detail matters because we want audiences to feel completely immersed in the world of the story. The scale of the production and the craftsmanship involved are unlike anything else in the UK."
Kynren – The Storied Lands is an expansion of the existing Kynren attraction in County Durham
Legend of the Wear is one of five major shows and immersive experiences at Kynren – The Storied Lands, which also include The Lost Feather bird show, a Victorian England experience, and the park’s biggest production – Fina.
Kynren – The Storied Lands is an expansion of the existing attraction, a live-action nighttime show called Kynren – An Epic Tale of England.
Performed on a 7.5-acre stage, the production takes audiences through 2,000 years of British history, myth and legend.
Images courtesy of Kynren
