Dear passionate knitters and lovers of wool, get ready to immerse yourself in the festive and friendly atmosphere of the Sheep Drive and Livery Fair! This unique event celebrates the history of Freeman’s right to drive sheep along the Thames River, while offering a rich program of knitting workshops, natural dye demonstrations, and knitting competitions. It will take place on Southwark Bridge on September 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, with no entry fee. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, come and be tempted by the wool and knitting stands, participate in interactive workshops, and discover the knitted traditions of our ancestors.
Practical information — Sheep Drive and Livery Fair
- Location : Southwark Bridge, England
- 2026 dates : 2026-09-27
- Since : 2013
- Official website : sheepdrive.london
Getting to Southwark Bridge
By train
- Shepherd’s Bush Market
- Finchley Central
- Catford
By bus
- Fleet Street / City Thameslink
- Liverpool Street Station
- Snow Hill
About Sheep Drive and Livery Fair
Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge located in London, connecting the Southwark and City districts above the Thames. This bridge, which is used in case of temporary closure of other Thames bridges, is among the least frequented of the Thames bridges in London.
Source : Wikipedia
Things to see on site near Southwark Bridge, England
- Spencer Compton
- Queen Charlotte
- Cabot Square Railings
- Millennium Milepost Ladywell Fields
- The Sassoon Gallery — 21 Blenheim Grove SE15 4QL London
Where to stay near Southwark Bridge, England
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Marble Arch — 4 Bryanston Street W1H 7BY London — +44 20 7935 2361
- easyHotel Victoria — 36-40 Belgrave Road SW1V 1RG London
- Crestfield Hotel — 2-4 Crestfield Street WC1H 8AT London
Where to eat near Southwark Bridge, England
- Old Tree Daiwan Bee
- Mithai Ghar — 133 Whitechapel Road E1 1DT London
- Bon Gusto — 75-76 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6PD London
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