Kynren - An epic tale of England

Dates

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 08:00 to Monday, August 19, 2024 - 17:00

Join us on a spellbinding journey through two thousand years of history, myth and legend, as we join young Arthur on his epic quest.

Rebellions, wars, magic, majesty, celebration and heartache are vividly brought to ground-shaking life in a dazzling outdoor-theatre spectacular, Kynren - an epic tale of England.
From Boudicca’s battles with the Romans to two world wars, via Vikings, Tudors and the fate of Charles I, Kynren’s a family-friendly experience delivering thrills, shocks, tears, laughs, goosebumps and gasps on a truly cinematic scale.

From our hotel in Durham we will also visit:

• York, where you will have time to visit the Minster, the Shambles and stroll along the Ouse
• Alnwick Castle and gardens
• Beamish Museum - step back in time to see the North East as it was in the past with it's shops, trams, pits and farms offering a unique experience

There will also be free time to explore Durham with it's famous Cathedral and castle.

What's included?

• Return coach travel from the OU to Durham with a stop in York for lunch
• Coach travel throughout.
• Three night’s accommodation at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham County on a bed & breakfast basis.
• Free time in Durham
• Evening meal at the hotel followed by entry to Kynren - an epic tale of England
• A full day visit to Alnwick Castle and gardens
• Coach travel back to the OU with a 3 hour stop at Beamish Museum

The Shambles, York

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Durham Cathedral

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Alnwick Castle

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Beamish Museum

Image: Beamish Museum

Prices

Price based on sharing a twin/double room:

£485.00 per person - based on a minimum of 25 people

£435 per person if we get 40 people

(Prices may change slightly once we find out cost of entry to Alnwick and Beamish)

Deposit: £50 per person

Single Supplement: £84

Dates and Times

• Friday 16th August
  • 08:00 - Leave the OU by Coach for Durham
  • 2 or 3 hour stop in York for lunch and sightseeing (dependant on traffic)
  • 16:00 (approx.) - Arrive at the hotel
• Saturday 17th August
  • Free time in Durham during the day
  • 17:00 (approx.) Evening meal at the hotel
  • After dinner we'll travel by coach to Kynren, where we have Deluxe seating, at the heart of events and return to the hotel afterwards
• Sunday 18th August
  • Full day excursion to Alnwick Castle and gardens
  • If time permits, there will be a short stop at the Angel of the North for photos
• Monday 19th August
  • Travel to Beamish Museum for a 3 hour visit
  • Return to the OU, arriving at 17:00 (subject to traffic)

Places available

50 places maximum

Booking deadline

February 26th 2024 

To request places

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Payment Deadlines

February 29th - Deposit payment of £50 per person 

June 28th - Final payment deadline

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