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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: April 2025

Kelham Island Museum is a unique wedding venue located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Situated on a bustling quarter on the banks of the River Don, this Victorian landmark sits on a historic man-made island that is over 900 years old. A combination of Steel City heritage with modern amenities will set the stage for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

With many gorgeous spaces filled with historic charm, you can create an event that suits your style and preference. Greet your guests on the fairy-lit cobbles of Little Mesters Street and start your big day off right. You and your partner can exchange vows in the private Crucible Workshop with space for up to 90 of your friends and family. This area offers a unique setting for your celebrations as one of the last remaining of its kind in Sheffield. The rustic chimney wall and the original Victorian industrial character will add an air of rustic charm to your ceremony or reception. If you're planning on a grand gathering, the spacious Upper Gallery is ideal for events with up to 200 seated guests. This room features high vaulted ceilings, Victorian tiles, and plenty of room for dining and dancing the night away.

Services Offered

The team at Kelham Island Museum would be delighted to offer you their space and help you create unforgettable memories you can cherish forever. The dedicated staff will work with you and offer a list of trusted vendors to help your day run seamlessly from start to finish. While you are taking your coveted wedding photos, guests can peruse the museum and take in 300 years of innovation and breathtaking exhibits. Reach out to the team today to learn more about their packages and services.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Kelham Island Museum

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 13/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kelham Island Museum Wedding

Such an incredible wedding venue! So different to anything else you will find!

We didn’t have our ceremony here (but you can!). We went across to the museum for our drinks reception, wedding breakfast, and evening reception and it was perfect!
The drinks reception can be held in the museum itself which is unique!
The room upstairs is a blank canvas and really can be decorated as much or as little as you want, it’s is perfect, and really gives the Sheffield industrial vibes!

The bar is set for you (The Real Kelham Events) so no leniency with this, but they were great - no issues what so ever! Catering wise, they have suggested catering teams - we used Roister - again amazing. If you wanted to use an external caterer, I believe there is just a small surcharge.

A big pro for us, is that we were able to go and set up the venue the day before, which a lot of venues don’t offer!

The communication from the venue leading up to the day was great. Anna was our co-ordinator on the day, and she was incredible. We met with her beforehand to go through everything we wanted on the day. She ensured everything ran smoothly and to plan! We honestly can’t thank her enough - She was amazing!

If you’re debating booking this venue, don’t! Just go ahead and book!
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Bil Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

The venue itself at Kelham Island Museum is unique and our guests really enjoyed being able to explore it! We loved that our guests could have welcome drinks and canapés in the museum, and the reception room above the museum is just gorgeous. We loved the staff, Andy at the museum and Laura at Kelham Events just couldn’t have been better or more helpful, they ensured our day was bespoke to us and helped with all the big and small details. If you’re looking for a venue with character and beauty, definitely consider Kelham!
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Stefan Sent on 02/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue

Andy and Laura (and Laura at the Real Kelham) were always super helpful when we had queries, and with it being open to the public every day, we were able to visit the venue on short notice if we wanted to check something out. The venue was more than big enough for the 100 or so people we had invited for the evening, and also had a pretty late kicking out time compared to other inner-city venues. Andy was on site on the day to make sure everything ran smoothly. Hopefully won't be having another wedding, but would definitely use them again!
Amy
Amy H. Sent on 30/01/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a laid back wedding

If you're looking for somewhere a little less conventional to hold your wedding, Kelham Island museum could not be more perfect!
It has an industrial charm and the reception room needs so little decoration due to its original features.
The team were so helpful and did everything they could to make our day just as we wanted it. Although there are some restrictions (I believe you are limited to certain caterers due to the venue not having a kitchen, and limitations on where confetti can be thrown), the team were flexible to our wishes.
Booking process was easy and we were welcome to view as many times as we needed. We had a very useful meeting with the wedding co-ordinator a week before which meant everything ran smoothly.
Extra points for not having to pack up the venue yourself on the night and not having to be there super early the next day to collect things.
We would highly recommend this venue - 10/10 would marry here again
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21 Sep
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Come along and chat to us and other wedding suppliers about your big day!

Tickets can be purchsed via Eventbrite or you can just turn up on the day.

Date: From 21/09/2025 to 21/09/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 14:00
Place: Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Preferred suppliers

Roister Limited
5.0 out of 5 rating , 1 review
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Alma Street S3 8RY Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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