St. George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April each year, and is recognised as England’s national day – to honour St. George, admired for his bravery and to mark the anniversary of his death in 303 AD.
St. George’s Day celebrations in Redbridge provide an opportunity for people to come together to celebrate their national identity, history, and culture.
Celebrate St George’s Day at Redbridge Libraries
The Girl and the Dragon – Show
Saturday 26 April
Join Toral on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims uncrossable rivers, braves impassable forests and scales unclimbable mountains, all to fight a great and terrible dragon!
Redbridge Central Library
12.30pm and 3pm
For ages 5+. Younger siblings welcome at their grown up’s discretion.
Adult: £2
Child: £2
Under 2s: Free
St George’s Day Craft – Egg Box Dragons
Saturday 26 April
Get monstrously creative with us this St. George’s Day, and make your own egg box dragon puppet!
Redbridge Central Library
11.45am, 1pm and 2.15pm
For ages 4+
£0.50, book in advance
Storytelling with Callum Rhys-Williams
Saturday 26 April
Join storyteller Callum for some fun-filled Dragon tales to celebrate St. George’s Day! From Zog and his Dragon School to St. George’s fiery conquest itself, there’s a Dragon fable for everyone.
Redbridge Central Library
12pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm
Please note: timings approximate and subject to change.
For ages 3+.
Free, drop in, no need to book
Dragon Craft at Fullwell Cross Library and Hainault Library
Saturday 26 April
Come join us for our St George’s Day themed craft activity where you can make your very own Dragon!
There is no booking for this event, just turn up and join in!
We have limited craft supplies for each arts and crafts session, and seats are first come, first go.
11am – 11.45am
For ages 5+
