Grade II* listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens

Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 91% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1077909
Date first listed	30 March 1993
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.93633, 0.49639 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077909

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens, 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 Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens

Name	Grade	Distance
Gymnasium at Smithdon School	II*	71 m
Watertower	II	632 m
Church of St Edmund	II	644 m
Town Hall	II	670 m
Cross	II	692 m
Golden Lion Hotel	II	711 m
Hunstanton War Memorial	II	787 m
Chapel of St Andrew	II*	807 m
Cartlodge with Granary Over at Downs Farm	II	1.1 km
Livestock Sheds to West of Downs Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens listed?

Yes. Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1077909, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.