Holidays 2025
Departs: Friday 22nd August 2025 | 3 Days
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
Tour Price: £399.00 per person
Your Holiday Centre
City of Durham is a compact city and was once described as 'a perfect little city'. It's a captivating city with winding cobbled streets, a prominent peninsula crowned with the dramatic Durham Cathedral and Castle which are both renowned as one of the most popular historic sites in Europe and they are now designated a World Heritage Site.
The cathedral was founded in 1093 and is regarded as a fine example of a Norman cathedral.
The castle was formerly a Norman fortress built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror on a hill overlooking the river Wear and was an ideal location to defend Northumbria against the Scots.
Tour Inclusions
- All coach travel
- Porterage
- 2 nights half board
- Excursion
- Entertainment
- Auckland Castle
- Services of courier
Special Notes
- Insurance.
- Please inform us of any special dietary needs (diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, etc).
- Special requests are put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
- The Itinerary could be subject to change.
Tour Price
- Price Per Person
- £399.00
Single Room Supplement: £70.00
Your Accommodation
Marriott Hotel Durham Royal County
Old Elvet, Durham City, County Durham, DH1 3JN.
Tel: 0191 386 6821.
The 4 star Delta by Marriott Hotel is situated on the River Wear in Durham city centre. Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.
Each room is en-suite with free toiletries, hairdryer, TV, safe, ironing facilities, tea/coffee making facilities and air con.
The Cast Iron Grill restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast and dinner. The Brew Bar, along with the Terrace, serves an extensive selection of breakfast items, sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with traditional and bespoke afternoon teas, classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
The hotel also offers an indoor gym.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart for Durham
Departing our local area, we travel north, with comfort stops en-route to the Auckland Castle, one of the best-preserved Bishop's palaces in the whole of Europe, with a story spanning almost 1,000 years. Positioned high above the River Wear, Auckland Castle is a remarkable symbol of faith and power and was once the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham. The Prince Bishops were given exceptional powers by the Norman Kings of England, as well as the church, and governed vast swathes of North East England. Auckland Castle reopened in 2019 following major conservation work. The building has been restored and the original wall colourings, furniture and textiles lovingly recreated by an incredible team of restorers and conservators. Each space takes you to a different moment in time, right up to the present day. Dance around the Throne room, rifle through the drawers in the Bishop's study, or take a seat at the grand table in the long dining room. A visit to Auckland Castle can help us to appreciate the power, wealth, influence and faith of the Prince Bishops of Durham and understand the fascinating history of the men who have helped to shape the country we live in today. This castle is also the backdrop to Kynren. After our visit we travel a short way to Durham to our Marriott hotel, home for the next 2 nights with dinner bed & breakfast.
Day 2: Kynren
Today you are free to explore Durham city at your leisure. This evening's meal will be a little earlier and afterwards we travel back to Auckland Castle ground to see Kynren. Travel through time and watch legends come to life. An Epic Tale of England. This 90-minute show is a truly unique experience not available anywhere else in the UK. Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage, these multi-award-winning live action spectacular delights dazzle the senses, with its mix of hand-to-hand combat, daring stunts, incredible horsemanship, stunning pyrotechnics and amazing effects. Kynren provides an unforgettable experience taking audiences on a thrilling adventure through 2,000 years of history. As this is an outdoor event, warm or waterproof clothing should be brought in case of adverse weather conditions. (No umbrellas are allowed. You have superior tickets).
Day 3: Depart for Home
After breakfast and the cases have been loaded onto the coach, we say farewell to our hotel and head for home. Later stopping at the spa town of Harrogate where you can have lunch, and then on departing Harrogate, we continue our journey home, arriving in your local area by early evening.