BEDFORDSHIRE
The county day of Bedfordshire is November 28th, the birthday of celebrated local son John Bunyan, preacher and author.
The county day of Bedfordshire is November 28th, the birthday of celebrated local son John Bunyan, preacher and author.
BERKSHIRE
With no official county day for Berkshire, Cultural England is supporting St.Birinus Day on the 4th September as Berkshire's official day
With no official county day for Berkshire, Cultural England is supporting St.Birinus Day on the 4th September as Berkshire's official day
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Buckinghamshire Day is July 29th, the date when the first Paralympics were held in Buckinghamshire in 1948
Buckinghamshire Day is July 29th, the date when the first Paralympics were held in Buckinghamshire in 1948
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
With no official county day fro Cambridgeshire, Cultural England is calling for St.Wendreda's Day on the 22nd of January to be adopted as Cambridgeshire Day
With no official county day fro Cambridgeshire, Cultural England is calling for St.Wendreda's Day on the 22nd of January to be adopted as Cambridgeshire Day
CHESHIRE
At present there is no official 'Cheshire Day' however the feast of St.Werburgh (patron saint of the city of Chester) is celebrated on February 3rd
At present there is no official 'Cheshire Day' however the feast of St.Werburgh (patron saint of the city of Chester) is celebrated on February 3rd
CORNWALL (KERNOW)
(Cornish celebration)
Cornwall’s day is 5th March, the feast day of the land’s patron saint, Saint Piran
(Cornish celebration)
Cornwall’s day is 5th March, the feast day of the land’s patron saint, Saint Piran
CUMBERLAND
Following the successful registration of the county flag, local communities in Cumberland who supported the effort, agreed to recognise 24th September, the date of the baptism of renowned local figure, John Peel, as the county day of Cumberland.
Following the successful registration of the county flag, local communities in Cumberland who supported the effort, agreed to recognise 24th September, the date of the baptism of renowned local figure, John Peel, as the county day of Cumberland.
DEVON
Devon Day is on the 4th of June, the feast day of Saint Petroc
Devon Day is on the 4th of June, the feast day of Saint Petroc
DERBYSHIRE
Derbyshire Day is September 22nd, a date selected in a vote organised by Andy Whittaker. Another significant date is March 19th, St.Alkmund's Day
Derbyshire Day is September 22nd, a date selected in a vote organised by Andy Whittaker. Another significant date is March 19th, St.Alkmund's Day
DORSETSHIRE
Dorset Day is on the 1st June – the feast day of Saint Wite
Dorset Day is on the 1st June – the feast day of Saint Wite
ESSEX
October 26th , has been acknowledged as the county day of Essex, the feast day of St.Cedd
October 26th , has been acknowledged as the county day of Essex, the feast day of St.Cedd
HAMPSHIRE
Hampshire Day is July 15th, the feast day of county native Saint Swithun (Swithin)
Hampshire Day is July 15th, the feast day of county native Saint Swithun (Swithin)
HEREFORDSHIRE
As there is no official county day Cultural England is urging that May 20th be adopted. This is St.Ethelberts Day, who died on this day at Sutton Walls in the county in 794
As there is no official county day Cultural England is urging that May 20th be adopted. This is St.Ethelberts Day, who died on this day at Sutton Walls in the county in 794
HERTFORDSHIRE
With no official day for Hertfordshire, Cultural England is proposing St.Alban's Day on June 22nd should be adopted as the official county day for the Hertfordshire
With no official day for Hertfordshire, Cultural England is proposing St.Alban's Day on June 22nd should be adopted as the official county day for the Hertfordshire
HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Huntingdonshire Day is on the 25th April, birth date of Oliver Cromwell
Huntingdonshire Day is on the 25th April, birth date of Oliver Cromwell
KENT
The county day of Kent is May 26th, the feast day of Augustine. Another significant day is St.Ethelbert's Day on the 25th February
The county day of Kent is May 26th, the feast day of Augustine. Another significant day is St.Ethelbert's Day on the 25th February
LANCASHIRE
Lancashire Day is on the 27th November. The date when the first Lancastrians were sent to Parliament in 1295 to attend what later became known as “The Model Parliament”
Lancashire Day is on the 27th November. The date when the first Lancastrians were sent to Parliament in 1295 to attend what later became known as “The Model Parliament”
LEICESTERSHIRE
With no official county day for Leicestershire, Cultural England is calling for St.Martin's Day on November 11th to be recognised as Leicestershire Day.
With no official county day for Leicestershire, Cultural England is calling for St.Martin's Day on November 11th to be recognised as Leicestershire Day.
LINCOLNSHIRE
Lincolnshire Day is on the 1st October. It commemorates the Lincolnshire Uprising of 1536
Lincolnshire Day is on the 1st October. It commemorates the Lincolnshire Uprising of 1536
MIDDLESEX
Middlesex Day is the 16th of May, the date of the Battle of Albuerra
Middlesex Day is the 16th of May, the date of the Battle of Albuerra
NORFOLK
The inaugural Norfolk Day was on July 27th 2018. A joint initiative of the Eastern Daily Press and BBC Radio Norfolk. Another significant day for the county and one on which to raise the county flag with pride, is May 30th, the feast day of Saint Walstan
The inaugural Norfolk Day was on July 27th 2018. A joint initiative of the Eastern Daily Press and BBC Radio Norfolk. Another significant day for the county and one on which to raise the county flag with pride, is May 30th, the feast day of Saint Walstan
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Northamptonshire Day is October 25th the feast day of Saint Crispin
Northamptonshire Day is October 25th the feast day of Saint Crispin
NORTHUMBERLAND
Northumberland Day is on the 5th August, the feast day of Saint Oswald
Northumberland Day is on the 5th August, the feast day of Saint Oswald
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
With no official Nottinghamshire Day, Cultural England is calling for the 3rd August to be Nottinghamshire Day. This day falls near or on those of the Robin Hood festivities in Sherwood Forest
With no official Nottinghamshire Day, Cultural England is calling for the 3rd August to be Nottinghamshire Day. This day falls near or on those of the Robin Hood festivities in Sherwood Forest
OXFORDSHIRE
Oxfordshire Day is October 19th, the Feast Day of the county’s patron saint, Saint Frideswide
Oxfordshire Day is October 19th, the Feast Day of the county’s patron saint, Saint Frideswide
RUTLAND
Rutland Day is held on September 13th, “Grand Assault of Gibraltar Day”
Rutland Day is held on September 13th, “Grand Assault of Gibraltar Day”
SHROPSHIRE (SALOP)
Shropshire Day is February 23rd, the feast day of St Milburga
Shropshire Day is February 23rd, the feast day of St Milburga
SOMERSET
The county day of Somerset is May 11th. This date was chosen in January 2015 in an online poll organised by a group of local businesses named “Passion for Somerset”. Another significant date is May 19th, the Feast Day of Saint Dunstan
The county day of Somerset is May 11th. This date was chosen in January 2015 in an online poll organised by a group of local businesses named “Passion for Somerset”. Another significant date is May 19th, the Feast Day of Saint Dunstan
STAFFORDSHIRE
The county day of Staffordshire is May 1st. This date was chosen in a July 2015 poll organised by the local tourist department “Enjoy Staffordshire” to commemorate the county’s 1,000th birthday in 2016, its first recorded mention being in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
The county day of Staffordshire is May 1st. This date was chosen in a July 2015 poll organised by the local tourist department “Enjoy Staffordshire” to commemorate the county’s 1,000th birthday in 2016, its first recorded mention being in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
SUFFOLK
A joint initiative of BBC Radio Suffolk and the East Anglian Daily Times, supported by Suffolk County Council, June 21st, the longest day of the year, was selected as the Suffolk county day to highlight the fact that the county is the most easterly. November 20th, the feast day of Saint Edmund, the county’s patron saint and the last King of East Anglia, whose armorial banner is another significant date
A joint initiative of BBC Radio Suffolk and the East Anglian Daily Times, supported by Suffolk County Council, June 21st, the longest day of the year, was selected as the Suffolk county day to highlight the fact that the county is the most easterly. November 20th, the feast day of Saint Edmund, the county’s patron saint and the last King of East Anglia, whose armorial banner is another significant date
SURREY
Saturday, 4th May 2019 was the first ever official Surrey Day, promoted by Visit Surrey
Saturday, 4th May 2019 was the first ever official Surrey Day, promoted by Visit Surrey
SUSSEX
Sussex Day is the the 16th of June, the feast day of local saint, Richard. Saint Richard
Sussex Day is the the 16th of June, the feast day of local saint, Richard. Saint Richard
WARWICKSHIRE
At present there is no official Warwickshire Day. There are connections to the county of St.George, with his feast day being April 23rd, which also happens to be Shakespeare Day. The 23ed October is another significant date, being the commemoration of the Battle of Edgehill during the English Civil War.
At present there is no official Warwickshire Day. There are connections to the county of St.George, with his feast day being April 23rd, which also happens to be Shakespeare Day. The 23ed October is another significant date, being the commemoration of the Battle of Edgehill during the English Civil War.
WESTMORLAND
Westmorland Day is September 29th. This was the date when the title “Earl of Westmorland” was created and topped the poll held at the Westmorland County show in Kendall on September 12th 2013 to select a county day.
Westmorland Day is September 29th. This was the date when the title “Earl of Westmorland” was created and topped the poll held at the Westmorland County show in Kendall on September 12th 2013 to select a county day.
WILTSHIRE
Wiltshire Day is on the 5th June. On this date in 2007 that the “Great Bustard” flag was flown for the first time at County Hall, Trowbridge
Wiltshire Day is on the 5th June. On this date in 2007 that the “Great Bustard” flag was flown for the first time at County Hall, Trowbridge
YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire is more than a county, and a region of England in its own right. Yorkshire Day is August 1st, the date of the Battle of Minden in 1759
Yorkshire is more than a county, and a region of England in its own right. Yorkshire Day is August 1st, the date of the Battle of Minden in 1759