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Home > Heritage > Hurrah for England & St. George!

Hurrah for England & St. George!

By Caroline King - April 21, 2012Posted in : Heritage

St George’s Day events, photo courtesy of English Heritage When: 21st & 22nd April 2012, 11am – 5pm

Where: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire

£: Adults 6, concessions 5.50, children 3.50 and English Heritage members go free

What is it?

We all feel proud of having an England flag when it comes to World Cup time but where does the emblem of a red cross come from?  Where and when did St. George originate and why is he our patron saint?  Find out by meeting a medieval style St. George and, of course, a Dragon.

Follow a trio of medieval folk with their tales of St. George as you try to unravel fact from fiction while he saves a town.  Who will the dragon choose for his latest meal and will St. George arrive in time to save them?  Will he vanquish the dragon?  Join in the knight school and learn knightly skills.

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tagged With: Beeston Castle, Cheshire events, English Heritage, Family events, North West, St George's Day

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