Sheepfolds Stables

About Sheepfolds Stables

Sheepfolds Stables is a restored stables building on Easington Street, close to the Stadium of Light and the north bank of the River Wear. The ground floor is a food and drink hall with independent traders, including Propa, while the upper floor holds two private event rooms that can be hired separately or together.

The Bridlepath, on the first floor, has floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the River Wear and holds up to 60 guests. The Hayloft keeps the building's original beams and also takes up to 60, and the two rooms combine for around 120. There is a private bar and lift access. The venue was granted its civil wedding licence in February 2025, so ceremonies can be held on site before a reception upstairs or in the hall. The events team answers enquiries on weekdays between 9am and 5pm by phone or through the venue's website.

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