Events

Host your event in one of the most unique indoor spaces in the North of England.

Dating back to the Victorian era, The Ironworks is a vast iron rolling mill set in the historic village of Elsecar. With a capacity of up to 900, our stunning industrial venue can be adapted to your individual requirements.

Just five minutes from the M1 and less than 20 minutes by direct train from Sheffield and Barnsley, The Ironworks, surrounded by the cobbled streets and beautiful historic buildings of Elsecar village, is one of the most characterful and unforgettable event spaces in Yorkshire.

Interested in hiring The Ironworks? Featuring a bar, staging, tiered seating and a flexible range of layouts, the Ironworks can be hired for a range of events, including markets, exhibitions, gigs, exclusive fundraisers, concerts and corporate events. Please contact our team by emailing functions@barnsley.gov.uk. No matter how big or small your event, we’ll help make it a reality.

Interested in hosting your wedding at the Ironworks? We are a fully licensed venue for ceremonies and receptions – contact weddings@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Weddings 

Elsecar is the perfect venue for your special day

Providing a stunning backdrop for your industrial-style wedding, our unique venue is one of the most characterful and unforgettable event spaces in Yorkshire.

Let us help you plan your perfect day. From your first enquiry through to the day of your wedding, our experienced team will be on hand to ensure your wedding perfectly matches your style and personality.

Our spacious venue is perfect for larger celebrations with family and friends. The space can be partitioned with drapes for a more intimate setting and for a ‘grand reveal’ for your evening guests to enjoy. Featuring a bar, staging and a flexible range of layouts.

What we offer at Elsecar:

• Exclusive use of the Ironworks on the day of your wedding

• Dedicated wedding coordinator

• Experienced team to assist on the day

• The use of Chiavari chairs and tables to seat up to 200 guests

• Use of PA and microphone for speeches, ceremony music and background music

See our stunning wedding space on this 360 tour.

Contact weddings@barnsley.gov.uk to arrange a private view of the venue and to meet our team!

Barnsley Registrars Office is our local registrar and can be contacted on 01226 773555.

Important Notice

Please note that the Ironworks and the surrounding site will be undergoing some renovations, therefore we will keep you updated on our website. Whilst this is very exciting news for the site, it also unfortunately means we will be unable to offer the Ironworks to hire for weddings during 2025 but we will be taking bookings for 2027. Our other wedding venue Cannon Hall remains available to hire.

Registrars

If you are looking to book a registrar in Barnsley, please visit Barnsley Council's wedding page. 

  • The Ironworks decorated for a wedding ceremony with wooden chairs decorated with foliage and a foliage arch at the top of the aisle
    Our wedding venue, The Ironworks, providing a stunning backdrop for those on their perfect day. Image Credit: Ellie Grace.
  • Close up of foliage arch with lantern candles under it
    Part of the stunning backdrop at our weddings in The Ironworks. Image Credit: Ellie Grace.
  • Top table with foliage decorations and an image of the ironworks
    Part of the stunning backdrop at our weddings in The Ironworks. Image Credit: Ellie Grace.
  • Flowers in jars put next to chairs
    Flowers put next to chairs, as part of the stunning backdrop at The Ironworks. Image Credit: Ellie Grace.
  • Two brides getting married under a foliage arch at the top of the ironworks
    The lucky couple getting married at The Ironworks. Image Credit: Tiptoe With Eve.

Wedding Testimonials

  • Two brides outside the ironworks with sparklers, surrounded by their guests also with sparklers.
    "Thank you for making our special day go so smoothly it meant the world to us". Image Credit: Tiptoe With Eve.
  • A bride and groom walking through the middle of their guests holding sparklers
    We knew immediately that Elsecar would be the right wedding venue for us when first visiting: the atmosphere was calm and exciting, the staff were friendly and professional and the location was large with so much to offer. We were able to customise and organise our day exactly the way we wanted, meaning everything was tailored to our tastes and desires for the wedding".
Bride and groom at the top of the aisle

Download the Elsecar wedding brochure

(PDF, 2.68 MB)