Sheep Drive - Southwark Bridge

Sunday 27th September 2026

Start: 10.30am | Finish: 12noon

Please note the final date to apply for this event is Thursday, 18th June 
Please also note that children under nine years old will NOT be permitted into the Sheep Enclosure, but are allowed to view from the pavement outside the Enclosure railings.

Following the success of previous year’s Sheep Drives, the Master is hopeful of securing spaces for six teams of ten Guild members each, to drive sheep over Southwark Bridge again.  The Drive is open to all Freemen of the City of London, or guests accompanied by a Freeman, so offers an opportunity for non-Liverymen to take part in this fun charity event.
 
The donation amount has been set at £75.00.   All proceeds go to the Lord Mayor's Appeal and the Woolmen’s Charitable Trust.
 
There is a Livery Fair close to the Drive, entry is free and displays of various Livery Companies and their merchandise.  The Lady Mayor and Sheriffs usually open the Fair and Drive.  As in previous years the Guild will aim for slots between 11:00am and 12:30pm.

Please do apply early to express interest, as we will need to book the correct number of slots in early May.
 
We will be offering those who participate a lunch following the Drive. (Event 29).  Members who are not driving sheep are also very welcome join us for Lunch - and do come along to the Livery Fair and cheer on your fellow Guild Members.

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