Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, July 16, 2022
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Guildhall
Categories
THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. If you wish to enquire if any seats are available, please contact the Deputy Clerk on deputyclerk@thecarmen.co.uk
Relive the 500+ year old ceremony of Cart Marking with The Worshipful Company of Carmen. There is simply no other event like it anywhere in the world. You will have the chance to see a fine collection of vehicles from ancient to modern, handcarts, horses and carts, steam-driven vehicles to electric, solar-powered and hydrogen vehicles. You will see Livery Masters in their official robes and chains; and a Lord Mayor Locum Tenens and Sheriff will be in attendance in full regalia to add to the spectacle.
Our main events on the day are free for the general public to watch and enjoy.
Home to the City of London Corporation and still the centre of government in the City of London, the impressive Grade 1 listed Guildhall provides the perfect setting for this prestigious occasion.
Once the last cart has passed through the famous arch in the Guildhall Yard, Carmen and their guests will be able to join together for a champagne reception in the splendour of the spacious Old Library and adjoining Print Room, built in 1872 and once home to 126,000 books, illustrating the introduction of printing into England. The north-end stained-glass window, as well as the high-vaulted ceiling and columns, allow plenty of natural light into this impressive room.
Luncheon will be served in the main dining room, which never fails to impress whether its your first visit or your 50th visit. Sorry, the reception and lunch are not free but it will be a great experience with great company and will add to the total enjoyment of the day.
We can now confirm the ticket price has remained the same as 2021 at £120 per person (including VAT).
Please book online below. Alternatively you can download the booking form here and return it to the Deputy Clerk.
If you would like to get involved by entering a vehicle in to cart making click here or if you would like to take advantage of our advertising opportunities then please click here.