| Previous Year: | 1935 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1935 English cricket season |
| Next Year: | 1937 |
| Next Tournament: | 1937 English cricket season |
1936 was the 43rd season of County Championship cricket in England. Derbyshire won the championship for the first time. India were on tour and England won the Test series 2–0.
See main article: Indian cricket team in England in 1936. England defeated India 2–0 with one match drawn.
See main article: 1936 County Championship.
Wally Hammond topped the averages with 2107 runs @ 56.94
Harold Larwood topped the averages with 119 wickets @ 12.97