Grade I listed · Mid Suffolk

Helmingham Hall

Helmingham Hall is a Grade I listed building in Mid Suffolk, first listed on 9 December 1955. It is one of 88 Grade I entries among 3,464 listed buildings in Mid Suffolk; 17% of Mid Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Helmingham Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1033070
Date first listed	9 December 1955
Local planning authority	Mid Suffolk
Location	52.17409, 1.19640 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1033070

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Suffolk will require for your works on Helmingham Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Helmingham Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Revetment to Outer Bank of Moat Surrounding Helmingham Hall, and Two Attached Bridges	II	46 m
Sundial, 30 Metres South West of West Elevation of Helmingham Hall	II	49 m
Male Statue, 5 Metres South West of the North West Corner of Moat Surrounding Helmingham Hall	II	49 m
Urn, 60 Metres South West of Centre of West Elevation of Helmingham Hall	II	73 m
Female Statue, 5 Metres South West of the South West Corner of Moat Surrounding Helmingham Hall	II	75 m
Urn, 60 Metres South West of the South West Corner of Helmingham Hall	II	78 m
Tea Rooms, Formerly Stables and Coach House, 70 Metres North of Helmingham Hall	II	85 m
Garden Wall, 70 Metres South West of Helmingham Hall	II	127 m
Bridge, About 300 Metres East of Helmingham Hall	II	302 m
Gate Lodge, North East of Helmingham Hall	II	359 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmingham Hall listed?

Yes. Helmingham Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1033070, first listed on 9 December 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Helmingham Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid Suffolk, 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.