St George's Day

 


Although it is not a big event or a national holiday, St George's Day is celebrated on 23rd April each year. It's a great excuse to enjoy or learn about some of England's customs and traditions, and also to think about knights and castles and dragons!

It's also a good time to think about one of England's most famous men, William Shakespeare, who was not only born on 23rd April 1564 but also died on 23rd April 1616.

St George's Day at Activity Village

"Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George!"
William Shakespeare (Henry V)

Who Was St George?

St George (famous for slaying the dragon) is the patron saint of England. He was a Roman soldier who protested against the Roman torture of Christians, and was killed for his beliefs. He is most famous for the story of his fight against the dragon.

Saint George
Saint George was the son of a Christian nobleman, born around 275-285 AD in the Roman province of...
St George's Day Colouring Pages
Celebrate St George's Day with some patriotic colouring pages - and of course a colouring page...
St George's Day Crafts
Celebrate St George's Day this year by raiding the craft cupboard and having a go at some of...
St George's Day Printables
We've got all sorts of printables to help you celebrate St George's Day - including England...
St George's Day Puzzles
Lots NEW! St George is the patron saint of England, and St George's Day is a celebration of...
St George's Day Worksheets
Something different for the classroom this St George's Day. We've lots of England, rose, St...
St George's Day Fuse Bead Patterns
Something a bit different for St George's Day - an excuse to get the hama beads out! We've...

St George's Cross for St George's Day

More St George's Day Activities

England Flag Printables
Print out the England flag in a variety of sizes, have a go at a jigsaw, or colour in a flag or two to brighten up your celebrations...
England Flag Printables

roses
Wearing a red rose in your buttonhole or on your lapel was a tradition on St George's Day. We've got red rose crafts, red rose printables, and rose colouring pages too...
Roses

William Shakespeare
Shakespeare anyone? We have a bumper collection of Shakespeare printables, colouring pages, puzzles and worksheets - for all ages.
William Shakespeare

Knight crafts and costumes
See our Knight's theme

London theme
Learn all about London, England's fascinating capital city, and enjoy colouring pages, printables and crafts.
London Theme


Fans of dragons will find lots to keep them busy here!
Dragons

Tudor lady craft
Tudor Theme

And Some More Ideas...

English tea party
Have an English tea party! Bake a Victoria Sponge, and serve with cucumber sandwiches and scones, strawberry jam and cream!

England flag face painting
Paint your faces!

Jerusalem

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark Satanic Mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold:
Bring me my arrows of desire:
Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire.
I shall not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green & pleasant land.

(William Blake)

St George slays the dragon

Explore Activity Village

Become a Member to access 39,201 printables!