Grade II listed · Northumberland

The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School)

The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School) is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 18 May 1976. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 22% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1042638
Date first listed	18 May 1976
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.97042, -2.11995 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1042638

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School)

Name	Grade	Distance
Westburn	II	331 m
Woodley Field Farmhouse	II	390 m
Bursewell House	II	392 m
Quatre Bras	II	527 m
Bridge Over Cockshaw Burn	II	579 m
The Leazes	II	582 m
Garden Wall at Rear of Temperley Place (Number 5) Following Footpath to the Seal	II	662 m
Temperley Place	II	664 m
Courtyard Walls in Front of Temperley Place (Number 5)	II	665 m
Temperley Place	II	675 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School) listed?

Yes. The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1042638, first listed on 18 May 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Former Hexham Hydropathic (now part of Queen Elizabeth High School)?

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.