Top 5 Cities to Visit on St George’s Day
St George’s Day – England’s national day – takes place this year on Saturday 23rd April, with an abundance of celebrations taking place across the country. Those wishing to partake in St George’s Day celebrations will find a variety of events, from food, Shakespearean plays and dances, to reenactments and dragon hunting! For some fun ideas for all the family to enjoy, check out our top 5 choices of cities to visit on St George’s Day below.
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London
For any cultural event on the calendar, London will always have an array of festivities on offer. The Trafalgar Square Feast of St George is no different, offering English food, a range of activities, and a telling of the myth of St George and the Dragon!
This year’s event is not to be missed, as the day also marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, so a variety of events and plays to celebrate the bard’s life will also be held.
Nottingham
Head to Nottingham to enjoy the St George’s Day grand parade, ending in the city’s historic Old Market Square for a host of activities and reenactments to enjoy. Organised by the Royal Society of St George, the parade procession is an event not to be missed when visiting Nottingham for this year’s St George’s Day!
Leicester
Travel to Leicester for their St George’s Day festival, taking place at venues around the Leicester Cultural Quarter and market. Offering a wide range of entertainment for spectators, the Leicester festival includes highlights such as live performances, music, dance, as well as a Dragon Hunt across the Cultural Quarter in which those successful will be entered into a prize draw.
Dover Castle
Where better to celebrate England’s national day than the historic Dover Castle – the largest castle in England. The St George’s Day celebrations are to be hosted here across April 25-26th, and will include dragon slaying and circus entertainment for both children and adults to enjoy!
Liverpool
Liverpool will be hosting a range of celebrations this St George’s Day, the highlight of which is sure to be the Punch and Judy Show, performed at St John’s Gardens. Also on offer will be a food and crafts fair, and medieval banquet and activities, and live music guaranteeing a great day for all involved.
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