Kynren & Land of the Prince Bishops

KYNREN  - AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND

 

24 – 28 July 2025

Thursday - Monday

5 Days

From £745

 

This tour takes us to County Durham to watch Kynren - a live-action extravaganza. This mesmerising show takes you on a whistle stop tour of 2,000 years of history, myth, and legend. We visit Auckland Castle where we learn how County Durham was once ruled by the all-powerful Prince Bishops who were based here.  The tour also includes the cathedral city of Durham, Barnard Castle, and Raby Castle - one of the finest remaining Medieval Castles in Britian.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Kynren   |   Durham   |   Raby Castle   |   Auckland Project All Access Pass - Mining Gallery, Faith Museum, Spanish Art Gallery, Auckland Tower, and Auckland Castle & Gardens

 

DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to County Durham and arrive late afternoon at the Park Head Hotel, Bishop Auckland. Time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Raby Castle and Barnard Castle

After a leisurely breakfast, we journey to Raby Castle one of the finest Medieval castles to remain in Britain and the resident home of the Vane family since 1626.

 

Afterward, we make a lunchtime stop in Barnard Castle. In this little town you can see where Dickens immortalised ‘Dothboys Hall’, take a look at Cromwell’s refuge, browse around the antique shops or visit the castle itself, high above the River Tees.

 

 

DAY THREE – Auckland Castle, Auckland Project All Access Pass, and Kynren

After a leisurely breakfast, we make the short journey to Auckland Castle. This proud home of the Bishops of Durham stands as one of the best-preserved Bishops’ Palaces in Europe.  Enjoy time at leisure to explore the castle with staterooms designed to tell the history and story of the bishops that lived here.  Outside in the grounds, there is a 17th-century walled garden to explore with produce from the garden often incorporated into the menus at Park Head Hotel.

 

This afternoon we have included an all-access ticket to the other attractions in the town centre managed by The Auckland Project including the Mining Art Gallery, Spanish Art Gallery and Faith Museum. Last but not least, Auckland Tower gives 360-degree views of the castle, Bishop Auckland and the surrounding rural area. The choice is yours and you are free to explore at leisure.

 

We return to the hotel for an early dinner before we head to Kynren.

Taking place on a vast landscaped stage with a huge lake at its centre hiding a host of surprises, you’ll meet many of the characters and events that have shaped England. With scenes encompassing the Roman occupation through to World War II, history will unfold in front of your eyes. With a cast and crew of almost 1,500 performing on a vast open-air stage and stunning special effects, the scale of the show must be seen to be believed.

 

**PLEASE NOTE: Kynren is an outdoor show, so it is important that passengers bring appropriate clothing for the weather.

 

DAY FOUR – Durham

This morning we drive north to the historic city of Durham, well known for its huge cathedral, overlooking the rest of the river and its beautiful cityscape. Maybe enjoy a stroll along the riverside and obtain lunch in one of many cosy city cafes. A must-visit is Durham cathedral itself with its great architecture and peaceful surroundings.

 

DAY FIVE - Departure

This morning after breakfast we depart our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Auckland Project – All access ticket – Auckland Castle and Gardens, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower, and Spanish Art Gallery

• Raby Castle

• Admission to Kynren.

 

THE PARKHEAD HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND

The Park Head Hotel is situated just a short drive from Bishop Auckland. The hotel and its 38 rooms have recently undergone a full renovation since being taken over by The Auckland Project giving it a modern, stylish and contemporary feel. Facilities include a bar, restaurant and a communal garden area. All the bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has ground floor rooms available. Please note the hotel does not have a lift.

 

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YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Porterage on arrival and departure

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Auckland Project – All access ticket – Auckland Castle and Gardens, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower, and Spanish Art Gallery

Raby Castle

Admission to Kynren.

 

THE PARKHEAD HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND

The Park Head Hotel is situated just a short drive from Bishop Auckland. The hotel and its 38 rooms have recently undergone a full renovation since being taken over by The Auckland Project giving it a modern, stylish and contemporary feel. Facilities include a bar, restaurant and a communal garden area. All the bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has ground floor rooms available. Please note the hotel does not have a lift.

 

Hotel Facilities Include

TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, Wi-Fi all arears.  No Lift.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	24 – 28 JUL 2025	THURSDAY	£745	£50 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Kynren The Park Head Hotel