Grade I listed · Northumberland

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Castle is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 21 September 1951. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 1% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChillingham Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1042387
Date first listed21 September 1951
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location55.52576, -1.90414 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1042387

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Chillingham Castle, 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 Chillingham Castle

NameGradeDistance
Gateway and Garden Wall to North of Chillingham CastleII46 m
Garden Wall and Gateway South East of Chillingham CastleII62 m
Garden Wall to West of Chillingham CastleII162 m
Tombstone of Batie Family Circa 7 Yards South West of South Porch of Church of St PeterII166 m
Garden Wall to Left of Drive Circa 100 Yards North West of Chillingham CastleII168 m
Tombstone of Robert Jobson Circa 6 Yards South West of South Porch of Church of St PeterII172 m
East LodgeII182 m
Church of St PeterI186 m
The Manor HouseII233 m
Stable Yard at Chillingham Incorporating Coach House, Bridge House and West HouseII268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chillingham Castle listed?
Yes. Chillingham Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1042387, first listed on 21 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chillingham Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Northumberland, 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.