The annual Sheep Drive for Freemen of the City of London is held on [a] London Bridge, usually on the last Sunday in September.
The date for 2026 is Sunday 27th September 2026 TBC
Eligibility: all freemen of the City may apply to take part, individually, or in a group.
Further details are at this link.
Or you may email the organiser, the Woolmen's Company
In 2007, the World Traders’ Company arranged what was then billed as the “last ever” Sheep Drive over the full length of London Bridge, using Romney Sheep. Last because of ever increasing restrictions from police, security, traffic etc.
However in 2012, the Woolmen’s Company persuaded the authorities to allow a slightly restricted celebration of a Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep to market over the Thames, toll free, and this has now continued annually, usually, though not always, over London Bridge (or now Southwark Bridge).
Participation is restricted to registered and pre-booked Freemen of the City of London and their guests, for a modest charge, to enable the remainder of the bridge to be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
On the same Sunday a Livery Fair is held, located in Queen Street and Queen Street Place (north City side of Southwark Bridge)
