Grade II* listed · Wigan

Bispham Hall

Bispham Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Wigan, first listed on 23 August 1966. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 15% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bispham Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1068434
Date first listed	23 August 1966
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.51673, -2.72015 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1068434

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Bispham Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument Approximately 5 Metres South of Bispham Hall	II	17 m
Wellington Monument Approximately 170 Metres East of Bispham Hall	II	110 m
Gautley House	II	469 m
Cosy Cottage	II	942 m
Church of St James and Presbytery	II	1.5 km
Stocks at Windy Arbour Approximately 33 Metres from Pemberton Road Junction	II	2.1 km
Winstanley Hall	II*	2.2 km
Estate Office and Cottage to North of Winstanley Hall	II	2.2 km
Neptune Fountain in Stable Courtyard at Winstanley Hall	II	2.2 km
Barn and Stable to East of Winstanley Hall and 2 Attached Gateways	II*	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bispham Hall listed?

Yes. Bispham Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1068434, first listed on 23 August 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bispham Hall?

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