Description
Planning your wedding at The Garrison Hotel means choosing a venue rich in history and full of character, right in the heart of Sheffield’s historic Hillsborough Barracks. Our Grade II listed building, once a guardhouse and jail, has been thoughtfully transformed into a stylish hotel that blends original charm with modern comfort—making it the perfect backdrop for your special day.
Wedding Spaces & Capacity
Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate ceremony or a lively celebration, we have a variety of beautiful spaces to suit your needs. Since becoming an approved venue for Civil Ceremonies under the 1994 Marriage Act, you can say “I do” and celebrate all in one convenient location.
- The Garrison Suite: Ideal for smaller weddings, this historic suite—part of the original guardhouse—comfortably hosts up to 35 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. For evening receptions, it can welcome up to 70 guests. Plus, enjoy a private terrace that adds a charming outdoor touch.
- The Guardhouse: Our largest and most versatile space, perfect for bigger celebrations. It accommodates up to 90 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, and up to 200 for evening receptions. The room features a built-in dance floor and plenty of natural light, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere.
- Rooftop Terrace: For a summer wedding with a difference, exchange vows under the open sky on our Rooftop Terrace. This unique space, showcasing original historic features, can host up to 80 guests and offers a stunning, memorable setting.
Your Wedding Experience
Every wedding is unique, and our expert wedding planner is here to help you design a celebration that reflects your style and vision. We offer tailored packages to simplify your planning—from ceremony to wedding breakfast and evening reception—so you can focus on enjoying your day.
After the festivities, relax in one of our 43 comfortable bedrooms available for you and your guests. As a special touch, the bride and groom receive a complimentary bedroom on the night of the wedding, ensuring a perfect end to your unforgettable day.
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Overview of The Garrison Hotel
Reviews (11)
- MMegan & Charlotte16/09/2025Massive Thank you ! Massive Thank you !We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team for making Friday such a wonderful day! Everything was perfect and you did a fantastic job with the room, it looked stunning and we have had some really lovely feedback! Charlotte and Megan ❤️We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team for making Friday such a wonderful day! Everything was perfect and you did a fantastic job with the room, it looked stunning and we have had some really lovely feedback! Charlotte and Megan ❤️
- CChris05/09/2025Absolutely fabulous place!!!!!Absolutely fabulous place!!!!!I covered a wedding at the Garrison on Saturday and the whole thing was so wonderfully done. Emelia (The Events Manager) was so incredibly well organised, friendly and on the ball with everything that needed doing and taking care of. She was fantastic. The whole Garrison team was so friendly and efficient and the event was wonderfully organised. Well Emilia and the team.I covered a wedding at the Garrison on Saturday and the whole thing was so wonderfully done. Emelia (The Events Manager) was so incredibly well organised, friendly and on the ball with everything that needed doing and taking care of. She was fantastic. The whole Garrison team was so friendly and efficient and the event was wonderfully organised. Well Emilia and the team.
- ZZippo Mangaliso05/09/2025Friendly Staff Friendly StaffCame here for a wedding celebration and food was great, very friendly staff and affordable drinks, I’d recommend for sureCame here for a wedding celebration and food was great, very friendly staff and affordable drinks, I’d recommend for sure
- LLiam Cadmen05/09/2025Excellent Planner!Excellent Planner!We had our wedding here and wouldn’t have chose anywhere else Amelia is amazing and planned everything out with us to make sure it all ran smoothly and it did. All the staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough to help us. I would highly recommend this venue for your weddings and we know Amelia would do you an excellent job at planning your big day.We had our wedding here and wouldn’t have chose anywhere else Amelia is amazing and planned everything out with us to make sure it all ran smoothly and it did. All the staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough to help us. I would highly recommend this venue for your weddings and we know Amelia would do you an excellent job at planning your big day.
- AAmy Balding10/07/2025Great Time Celebrating ! Great Time Celebrating !I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and your lovely staff for Sunday. We had a great time celebrating at your venue and your staff were so helpful. Thank you so much. Amy :) I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and your lovely staff for Sunday. We had a great time celebrating at your venue and your staff were so helpful. Thank you so much. Amy :)
- HHannah06/07/2025Brilliant Event!Brilliant Event!The event I hosted at The Garrison went brilliantly! Thank you so much for being so accommodating, right from the start to the very end, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you again to you, the bar staff and chef who helped sort out the damaged cake, and to a lovely lady (apologies I can’t remember her name) who helped me finesse the room and terrace at the last minute! I would absolutely recommend your venue to anyone looking to host a party. The event I hosted at The Garrison went brilliantly! Thank you so much for being so accommodating, right from the start to the very end, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you again to you, the bar staff and chef who helped sort out the damaged cake, and to a lovely lady (apologies I can’t remember her name) who helped me finesse the room and terrace at the last minute! I would absolutely recommend your venue to anyone looking to host a party.
- AAlex & Chris24/06/2025Just perfect!Just perfect!Me and my partner had our wedding reception there and It was perfect! The team, the venue, the food, everything was absolutely spot on. They went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was memorable for us. I highly, highly recommend the venue to anyone that wishes to host a wedding, reception or any other event.Me and my partner had our wedding reception there and It was perfect! The team, the venue, the food, everything was absolutely spot on. They went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was memorable for us. I highly, highly recommend the venue to anyone that wishes to host a wedding, reception or any other event.
- ZZoe & Jonathan29/05/2025A Big Thank You! A Big Thank You!I'd like to thank you and the rest of the staff (especially Shez )for all the hard work and preparation you did for us. It looked amazing. And the food was delicious, especially the lamb, which a lot of the guests also commented on. I can’t believe how fast the day went, but it is definitely a day we will always remember.I'd like to thank you and the rest of the staff (especially Shez )for all the hard work and preparation you did for us. It looked amazing. And the food was delicious, especially the lamb, which a lot of the guests also commented on. I can’t believe how fast the day went, but it is definitely a day we will always remember.
- JJayne and Jamie Cherry29/05/2025Fantastic Wedding Fantastic WeddingYou were fantastic and we could not fault any of the staff who were all brilliant. We had some amazing feedback from our guests and we will definitely give the feed back you all deserve. Watch This space.!! Thankyou to each and every one of you we were blown away by the whole day. You were fantastic and we could not fault any of the staff who were all brilliant. We had some amazing feedback from our guests and we will definitely give the feed back you all deserve. Watch This space.!! Thankyou to each and every one of you we were blown away by the whole day.
- CCarole Farrell14/04/2023Excellent venue for a wedding reception room looked amazing and great staffExcellent venue for a wedding reception room looked amazing and great staffExcellent venue for a wedding reception room looked amazing and great staff.Excellent venue for a wedding reception room looked amazing and great staff.
Location & Contact Details for The Garrison Hotel
What is the historical significance of The Garrison Hotel as a wedding venue?
The Garrison Hotel is a Grade II listed building located in Sheffield's historic Hillsborough Barracks. Once serving as a guardhouse and jail, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a stylish hotel that blends original 19th-century charm with modern comforts, providing a unique and characterful backdrop for your wedding day.
Can I have my civil ceremony at The Garrison Hotel?
Yes, The Garrison Hotel is an approved venue for Civil Ceremonies under the 1994 Marriage Act, allowing you to say "I do" and celebrate in one convenient and charming location.
What wedding spaces are available at The Garrison Hotel and their capacities?
The Garrison Hotel offers several beautiful spaces for weddings:
- The Garrison Suite: Ideal for smaller weddings, hosting up to 35 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, and up to 70 guests for evening receptions, featuring a private terrace.
- The Guardhouse: The largest and most versatile room, accommodating up to 90 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, and up to 200 guests for evening receptions with a built-in dance floor and natural lighting.
- Rooftop Terrace: A unique outdoor space perfect for summer weddings, hosting up to 80 guests under the open sky with original historic features.
Are there outdoor wedding options at The Garrison Hotel?
Yes, the Rooftop Terrace offers a stunning outdoor setting for summer weddings. It can accommodate up to 80 guests and showcases original historic features, making your ceremony truly memorable.
Does The Garrison Hotel provide wedding planning support?
Yes, an expert wedding planner is available to help you design a celebration that reflects your personal style and vision. They offer tailored packages to simplify planning from the ceremony through to the wedding breakfast and evening reception.
What accommodation options are available for the wedding couple and guests?
The hotel has 43 comfortable bedrooms available for you and your guests. As a special touch, the bride and groom receive a complimentary bedroom on the night of the wedding to ensure a perfect end to the day.
Can The Garrison Hotel host both intimate and large wedding celebrations?
Yes, The Garrison Hotel caters to varying wedding sizes. The Garrison Suite is perfect for intimate gatherings up to 35 guests, while The Guardhouse can host large celebrations with up to 200 guests for evening receptions.
What facilities does The Guardhouse room offer for wedding receptions?
The Guardhouse features a built-in dance floor and abundant natural light, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. It accommodates up to 200 guests for the evening celebrations.
Is The Garrison Hotel located conveniently in Sheffield?
Yes, The Garrison Hotel is situated in the heart of Sheffield’s historic Hillsborough Barracks area, with the postal code S6 2GB, South Yorkshire, England. Its central location makes it easily accessible for you and your guests.
