Grade II listed · Coventry

Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre

Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 2 December 1997. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 82% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1021930
Date first listed	2 December 1997
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.40909, -1.50454 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1021930

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre

Name	Grade	Distance
Cathedral of St Michael	I	182 m
Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street	I	212 m
11, Priory Row	II	217 m
Front Gate and Railings to Number 11	II	223 m
9 and 10, Priory Row	II	235 m
Draper'S Hall	II*	240 m
8, Priory Row	II	247 m
Pelham Lee House	II	256 m
Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael	I	269 m
St Mary'S Hall	I	278 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre listed?

Yes. Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1021930, first listed on 2 December 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Coventry Central Baths (original part including sunbathing terraces), part of Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.