Grade II listed · Bromley

The Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens

The Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Bromley, first listed on 1 September 1953. It is one of 380 Grade II entries among 411 listed buildings in Bromley; 0% of Bromley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1064352
Date first listed1 September 1953
Local planning authorityBromley
Location51.42319, -0.07381 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1064352

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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 Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Subway, Vestibule, Terrace and Stairs to the Crystal PalaceII*270 m
Gatepiers to RockhillsII313 m
Bust of Sir Joseph Paxton at Crystal Palace ParkII322 m
Cast-iron column from the Crystal PalaceII400 m
Base of the southern water tower to the Crystal Palace including attached low walls, brick-lined trenches and pipeworkII432 m
HarefieldII475 m
Crystal Palace National Sports CentreII*504 m
Crystal Palace Lower Level StationII569 m
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Trophy (War Memorial), Crystal Palace ParkII652 m
Swedenborgian ChurchII745 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens listed?
Yes. The Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1064352, first listed on 1 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Upper and Lower Terrace of the Crystal Palace Gardens?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bromley, 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.