10 of our favourite blank canvas wedding venues in Sheffield and the Peak District
Since 2015, we’ve been creating unique venue styling proposals to transform venues in Sheffield and the Peak District into stunning, personalised weddings. Our favourite type of wedding venue? A blank canvas venue. These versatile spaces offer endless possibilities, giving us the freedom to come up with truly creative and personalised wedding styling plans - from décor and florals to furniture, table dressing and lighting. If you’re dreaming of creating a wedding that feels authentically you, check out our top 10 blank canvas wedding venues in Sheffield and the Peak District.
Trafalgar Warehouse
Trafalgar Warehouse is a spacious open-plan venue in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. This 1930s industrial space is the perfect blend of industrial charm and modern elegance featuring exposed brickwork, high beams, abundant natural light and rustic furniture. Its impressive high ceilings are ideal for aerial décor - think streamers, mirrorballs, hanging illuminated lanterns, elegant draping and more. Plus, the venue’s late night license until 2am means your party can continue well into the night – no early curfews here!
Anna & Ged’s colourful wedding at Trafalgar Warehouse. Photo by Anna Wood Photography
Peddler Warehouse
Peddler Warehouse holds a special place in our hearts—it’s where we styled our very first Sheffield-based wedding in 2016. Since then, we’ve worked with many couples here, bringing their unique vision to life and adding to their plans. Whether it's fairy light walls, colourful streamers and mirror balls, black and white dance floors, or elegant white draping, this massive blank canvas can be tailored around any dream vision. With a capacity of up to 200 guests for a wedding ceremony and 500 in the evening, it’s perfect for both grand and intimate celebrations.
Rowena & Josh modern and chic wedding at Peddler Warehouse. Photo by Claire McClean photography.
99 Mary Street
Tucked away on a cobbled street in Sheffield’s City Centre, 99 Mary Street is a stylish and bijous warehouse venue. Its sleek, minimalist design features industrial finishes that effortlessly combine with moody lighting to create a modern and chic atmosphere. We love planning and styling weddings at 99 Mary Street and we love the opportunity to transform the space throughout the day too – think stylish, sophisticated ceremony by day transformed into a retro disco party vibe by night. The venue is the perfect space for a couple looking for a smaller, intimate day with a sophisticated, modern vibe.
Pippa & Tim’s mirror ball styling at 99 Mary Street. Photo by Becky Payne Photography.
Thornbridge Hall
Thornbridge Hall is a stunning Grade II listed stately home in Derbyshire, near Bakewell and Curbar. Despite its grand exterior, it avoids the stuffy, traditional feel of many stately homes. The picturesque grounds offer sweeping views of the Peak District, and the service is exceptional, thanks to a dedicated family team that ensures every detail is attended to. Their chefs also craft bespoke menus for every couple and their food is sublime.
The Carriage House at Thornbridge Hall is the ultimate blank canvas, ideal for creating a dream wedding. We’ve styled vibrant, colorful celebrations with romantic hanging florals and bold lighting to chic, modern weddings featuring large mirrorball installations and fairy lights. No matter your vision, anything is possible here. Plus, the hidden basement nightclub offers a surprise party spot for guests eager to keep the celebration going.
Ciaran & Rebecca’s modern and chic wedding at Thornbridge Hall. Photo by Charlotte Nelson Photography.
The Samuel Worth Chapel
Nestled in Sheffield’s historic General Cemetery, the Grade II listed Samuel Worth Chapel is a hidden architectural gem. Dating back to 1836 and restored in 2016, this unique venue is now an ideal spot for weddings and special events. Despite its cemetery location, the chapel does not feel gloomy—surrounded by greenery and trees, it offers a peaceful, light-filled atmosphere.
With a capacity of up to 60 guests, the chapel is perfect for smaller, intimate weddings. Whether you envision a bright, romantic celebration or a gothic autumnal theme, this venue offers endless possibilities for creative styling. It’s a stunning, budget-friendly choice for couples seeking a private and unique wedding experience.
Julia & Jon-Paul colourful and elegant wedding at the Samuel Worth Chapel. Photo by Lindsay Melbourne.
Crookes Social Club
Crookes Social Club is a Sheffield institution, perfect for couples who want to break away from traditional wedding formats. With no wedding rules, anything is possible, but we think it’s a particularly great blank canvas for a retro disco vision – think cabaret tables, metallic ceiling and stage streamers, illuminated stars, and mirrorballs. Maurice and his team are incredibly accommodating, giving you full creative freedom to transform the space. With a capacity of up to 250 guests and budget-friendly pricing, it’s the ideal venue for a one-of-a-kind celebration for all the cool cucumbers out there.
Heathy Lea Chatsworth
Nestled within the breathtaking Chatsworth Estate, Heathy Lea is our dream location for a luxury marquee wedding in the Peak District. Set amidst stunning scenery, this beautiful venue, owned by Sally and James, offers everything you need for an unforgettable celebration. With luxury shepherd hut accommodations, a stunning ceremony space, and versatile marquee options, Heathy Lea is perfect for couples seeking a stylish, sophisticated marquee wedding. We love reimagining the spaces at Heathy Lea to match each couple’s vision, which is why it’s one of our top picks.
Amy & Jamie’s colourful and fun wedding at Heathy Lea Chatsworth. Photo by The Crowthers.
Eyam Hall
Eyam Hall is a stunning Jacobean manor house based in the heart of the Peak District, the house is surrounded by exquisite gardens that come alive with colour and vibrancy in the summer months. We love working here, especially when we get to transform the venue’s elegant sailcloth marquee set amidst a field of buttercups. For couples seeking a stylish, luxury outdoor marquee wedding in the Peak District with the option to handpick all of their suppliers, Eyam Hall is a standout choice. Its breathtaking setting will have every guest wanting to move to the Peak District!
Wood Lane Countryside Centre
Wood Lane Countryside Centre, a Grade II listed former farm on the outskirts of Sheffield, offers a unique and meaningful venue for your wedding. With funds raised through weddings supporting conservation efforts in Sheffield, it’s a venue that gives back. The Grain Loft, with its rustic charm, is the ideal blank canvas for creative transformations - think ribbon tassel bunting, velvet banners, mirrorballs, and more. The beautiful gardens can accommodate a stylish stretch tent for outdoor ceremonies and drink receptions, complete with festoon lighting, comfy furniture, games and ribbon chandeliers. It is the perfect blend of rustic charm and limitless potential.
The Wildhive, Callow Hall
Nestled near Ashbourne in the Peak District, The Wild Hive offers a dreamy, exclusive setting with a luxury English country garden vibe. Guests can stay in the main house, as well as in 11 woodland hives and 2 treehouses, making it an unforgettable destination. With its stunning backdrop, it’s the perfect venue to bring any elegant and romantic wedding vision to life.
If any venue we have mentioned inspires you, please feel free to reach out! We’d love to help you create a truly unique wedding day tailored just for you and your unique vision.