Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

Garrick's Shakespeare Temple

Garrick's Shakespeare Temple is a Grade I listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 40 Grade I entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 21% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garrick's Shakespeare Temple
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1065456
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.41237, -0.35942 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065456

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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 Garrick's Shakespeare Temple

Name	Grade	Distance
Garrick's Villa	I	53 m
2-6, Thames Street	II	79 m
Tunnel Under Hampton Court Road Near Its Junction with Hogarth Way	II	88 m
Old Grange	II	124 m
Orme House	II	138 m
Garrick'S House	II	140 m
Staple Grove	II	148 m
Church of St Mary	II	152 m
9 and 9a, Church Street	II	160 m
St Mary'S Church Tomb to John and Catherine Greg	II	169 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garrick's Shakespeare Temple listed?

Yes. Garrick's Shakespeare Temple is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1065456, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garrick's Shakespeare Temple?

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.