Lichfield Sheriff's Ride

01/06/2026

HORSE RIDERS there’s still time to reserve your FREE space on our Ride Out on 13th June on Cannock Chase - a great opportunity to start getting the horses fit and ready for the Sheriff’s Ride in September. Details below!

24/05/2026

This week saw the official launch of the 473rd Sheriff’s Ride!
It was a pleasure to welcome newly appointed Sheriff Andrew Fox, who was on hand to appoint our Junior Sheriff Elsie Biggs. Appointing a junior sheriff is an important part of ensuring that our wonderful and historic traditions are passed on to future generations.
Horse riders and cyclists can enter this year’s ride by visiting www.sheriffsride.co.uk

09/05/2026

HORSE RIDERS! Join us for a Ride Out on Saturday 13th June! Let’s start getting those horses fit and ready for the Sheriff’s Ride in September 🐎🐎🐎

05/05/2026

Our Cycle Patron, Lichfield’s very own Olympic Gold Medalist Sophie Capewell, talks about the importance of the Sheriff's Ride and how she became involved.

04/05/2026

We are very fortunate to have two fantastic Olympic Gold Medalists as Ride Patrons, equestrian Jane Holderness- Roddam and cyclist Sophie Capewell.
Here, Jane explains the importance of the Ride and how she became involved.

19/04/2026

Would you like to be involved in one of Lichfield’s oldest and unique traditions?
Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride need volunteers to help out on Ride Day! Please save the date and if you can spare a few hours please let us know by contacting us via this page. THANK YOU!!

03/04/2026

Entries for this year’s Ride on Saturday 5th Sept are now OPEN!! Please visit www.sheriffoflichfield.org.uk. HAPPY EASTER!!

20/02/2026

A great article on Lichfield Live today!

Organisers say the Lichfield Sheriff's Ride has taken a "momentous step" after becoming a registered charity.

18/02/2026

WELL DONE to Committee member Simon who took part in Lichfield’s annual Pancake Races yesterday, flying the flag for the Sheriff’s Ride!

10/02/2026

**IMPORTANT NEWS!!**
Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride is now a Registered Charity!
This is a momentous step for the reinvigorated organisation that took over the running of the Ride in 2023.
As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) we have a different legal structure which will enable us to seek funding from a much wider variety of sources.
We would like to thank all of our supporters and sponsors, and many thanks to Lichfield City Council who will continue to host the departure ceremony from outside the Guildhall on the day of the Ride.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Ride, or if you can support us by volunteering to help out on the day, please do contact us via this page.