Offering magnificent backdrops against the facade of the passing River Don and with unique buildings and features reminiscent of the island’s industrial history, Kelham Island Museum beautifully combines steel city heritage with urban chic to make a truly inspiring setting for your special day. Get married in a truly historic space - the listed wall in The Crucible Shop details Sheffield's impressive steel history, with burn marks still in the brick from the furnace and many more Sheffield Made icons across the museum offering unique photo opportunities you wont find elsewhere....

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Laura

Hi there! I'm Laura, the Hospitality and Events Manager here at Sheffield Museums Trust and I will be your point of contact from viewing up until booking. Our team also consists of three experienced wedding co-ordinators who always share in the excitement of helping to plan our couple's wedding days! I look forward to hearing from you and showing you how our alternative and historic venue can be the perfect setting for your big day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2017

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Kelham Island Museum

Venue Type

Museum

Attraction

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

250

Usual Access Time

03:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Venue

Water View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Exclusive Use

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

Alcohol Licence

We work with two preferred suppliers: PJ Taste & Roister but can allow for external catering at an additional charge.

Bar

Pricing for Kelham Island Museum

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£700

Maximum Price

£3,400

Venue Hire available for ceremonies, full day weddings and wedding receptions. Ceremonies available in the historical Crucible Shop - featuring a listed wall and seating up to 90 guests! You and your guests then have exclusive access to the main museum from 4pm with amazing photo backdrops and the option to see the River Don Engine in steam! Receptions take place in the industrial chic of the Upper Gallery - seating up to 200 guests with a further 50 standing.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Reviews for Kelham Island Museum
(5)

Emily & Eliot

Happy couple married in April

September 2024

Thanks so much for being part of our wedding day!

It was such a joy to have our wedding at Kelham Island museum. The upper gallery is such a great space with the high ceilings and tiled walls. We were happy the weather held out so we could have photos and confetti by the Bessemer converter. Lots of our guests arrived early and took the opportunity to look round the museum before the ceremony started. The staff were really accommodating and flexible in the run up to the wedding.

Rohan & Jonny

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

We knew we wanted our wedding to be different

We knew we wanted our wedding to be a bit different, so we knew we needed a special venue. Sharing a keen interest in our hometown's industrial history, what more exceptional setting than Kelham Island Museum? Many of our guests have complimented the venue and said it's the best wedding they've ever been to. Thank you Kelham Island Museum!

Kelly & Martin

Happy couple married in March

September 2024

The venue is magical

'Kelham Island Museum was a venue that allowed us to throw tradition at the wind and have a wedding day that was ours. We got married on the dancefloor in front of all of our family and friends and danced the night away to live music. The atmosphere in the evening, inside and outside of the venue is magical'

Pippa & Billy

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Kelham Island Museum! From first viewing the venue at the wedding fayre, we knew this was the place we would get married. It completely fitted the industrial, Sheffield vibe we wanted and provided a blank canvas for us to make the venue our own! I would 1000% recommend this venue to couples looking to get married in Sheffield. It was such an amazing day and we can’t thank any of the staff enough for helping make our day absolutely perfect!

Nat & Matt

Happy couple married in October

November 2018

Perfect for the best day ever

We chose kelham island museum as we got married in the church down there. The up and coming area looks gorgeous in the photos. We walked from the church right round to the venue... with some fab quirky pictures. Guest enjoyed a pub crawl to some of the real ale pubs before enjoying a welcome drink through the old Victorian street. We had so many compliments about how exciting it was to look around the museum. The kids loved it too with the soft play area and interactive stations. The day ran so smoothly with the help of the kelham island hospitality team.... Jane, Andy and Bex were all brilliant! Everyone loved the venue and they catered to all our needs of a nice relaxed wedding.

Location & Contact Details for Kelham Island Museum

Website

Phone

Address

Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8SA, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

By road Kelham Island Museum is located on the edge of the city centre on Alma Street, off Corporation Street (A61). You turn onto Alma Street just by the Tesco on the corner. Alma Street is now partially closed to vehicles, with barriers outside The Fat Cat pub. You can drive round to the museum car park, but have to exit the way you came in, back onto Corporation Street. By tram We are just a short walk from Shalesmoor Tramstop or a ten-minute walk from Cathedral, visit www.supertram.com for timetables and prices By rail The nearest station is Sheffield – from there, it’s a 25 minute walk to Kelham Island or a short tram ride.

Nearest Town

Sheffield

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A61

Nearest Train Station

Sheffield Train Station

Nearest Airport

Manchester, Nottingham or Birmingham

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Kelham Island Museum?

We couldn't ever choose just one but we did feel very happy and privileged to see our couples finally tie the knot with us following Covid, after so much waiting and uncertainty!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Small details that reflect both of your personalities really help to create a unique and memorable day that showcases your relationship

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A couple bought each guest a book as a wedding favour based on what they thought they would like

Describe Kelham Island Museum in 5 adjectives

Unique, Quirky, Industrial, Alternative, Historical

Where’s the best photo spot at Kelham Island Museum?

Underneath the Bessemer Converter

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Kelham Island Museum?

We have a very special book with all the VIP visitors we've had visit the museum over the years...

What’s your favourite canapé?

PJ Taste's Sheffield Egg!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chip butties or a burrito buffet

What is Kelham Island Museum most unique feature?

The River Don Engine and that we are also a museum!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The amazing heritage and culture we have to offer, we really are a unique venue in every sense!

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