Salisbury Giant returns

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 01:00

The Salisbury Giant will be among the attractions at the City Council’s plans for St George’s Day this year.

The Council plan to celebrate England’s patron saint in Market Place on Sunday 28th April.

The celebrations will take place from 10am until 4pm.

A spokesperson said, “St. George’s Day is designed with family entertainment in mind and most activities are free to participate in.

"The day will begin at 9.55am with a short procession of Salisbury City Councillors led by Mace Bearers and featuring the Salisbury Giant.”

Visitors to the Market Place can expect to enjoy workshops, medieval re-enactments, street food, live music, Morris Dancing and face painting throughout the day.

The event will include the following highlights:

9.55am – Salisbury Town Crier at the Guildhall steps. Listen out for Salisbury’s Town Crier who will be announcing the start of St. George’s Day before the beginning of the procession.

10.15am, 11.30am and 2.00pm – Mr Brown’s Pig Puppet Show. Mr Brown will share a magical story that will have visitors captivated..

10.30am, 12.15pm and 2.30pm – Morris Dancing. Cotswold Morris will be in the Main Arena .

11am & 3pm – Medieval Re-enactments. Watch knights from medieval times display their impressive fighting skills in the Main Arena.

12pm – The Salisbury St. George Blue Badge FREE Guided Tour. Meet at the side of The Guildhall entrance steps for a wonderful tour of our historic city and find out facts about St. George hidden in Salisbury.

1pm – Knight School. Young people will get the chance to dress up and learn how to be the perfect knights for St. George’s Day in the Main Arena.

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