St George's Day

On 23rd April 2026 many people across England will celebrate the country's patron saint, St George. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over all areas of life. Find out how twins Sam and Matthew get ready to celebrate St George's day and what they love about England.

Sam and Matthew make a St George shield and a dragon mask for their St George's day costumes. You can print out and colour in a dragon to celebrate St George’s Day with your little one at home or in the classroom.

Sam and Matthew meet their friends at a special event where they see St George defeat the dragon. Can you solve these jigsaw puzzles of St George, the dragon and an amazing old castle?

Nelson on his column

Tells the lions crouched below

About lighthouses and rocky shores

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On Liverpool's skyline two birds sing

Of the Mersey River racing to the sea

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The Angel of the North

Holds his arms outspread

Showing the width of Tyne and Wear

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An owl hunting on Bodmin Moor

Sees the moon hide behind each granite tor

And windblown tree

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On the Berkshire Downs

A hare counts 40 hops between

The chalky horse's mane and tail

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The wind ruffles Lake Windermere

Spins the windmills of Norfolk

And blows steam from a builder's mug of tea

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A Birmingham fox

In the shadow of tower blocks

Smells salty chips

Watches sparks from trains on the Western line

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In Wiltshire

Wheat grows and acorns fall

Stonehenge remembers the feel of hands

And songs in many mother tongues

No-one knows this land like me.

Take this quiz from My First Festivals: How much do you know about St George's Day?

Watch My First Festivals as Aaron and his family celebrate St George’s Day on BBC iPlayer. 

Print out and colour in a dragon to celebrate St George’s Day.