Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station

Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 26 September 2002. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 94% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFootbridge at Kew Gardens Station
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1031879
Date first listed26 September 2002
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.47691, -0.28513 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1031879

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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 Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station

NameGradeDistance
Kew Gardens StationII19 m
2, Branstone RoadII378 m
Victoria GateII399 m
Unicorn GateII406 m
Milestone Opposite Holmesdale RoadII407 m
West Farm West LodgeII415 m
CampanileII426 m
Temple of BellonaII433 m
Temple of ArethusaII443 m
West HallII443 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station listed?
Yes. Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031879, first listed on 26 September 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Footbridge at Kew Gardens Station?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, 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.