Grade II* listed · Hounslow

Temple in Gunnersbury Park

Temple in Gunnersbury Park is a Grade II* listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 11 July 1951. It is one of 28 Grade II* entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 4% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTemple in Gunnersbury Park
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1080331
Date first listed11 July 1951
Local planning authorityHounslow
Location51.50034, -0.28838 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080331

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Temple in Gunnersbury Park

NameGradeDistance
Kitchen Garden Wall, Including Carved Door and Wrought Iron Gate Gunnersbury ParkII55 m
North Entrance Gateway of Gunnersbury ParkII73 m
North Lodge of Gunnersbury ParkII83 m
Stone Fountain Near Refreshment Room, Gunnersbury ParkII99 m
Dairy at GunnersburyII119 m
Series of 6 Iron Lampstandards in Front of Gunnersbury Park MansionII135 m
Gunnersbury Park MuseumII*161 m
Archway to South West of Gunnersbury Park HouseII164 m
Archway at East End of Terrace, Gunnersbury Park MansionII198 m
Gunnersbury HouseII216 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple in Gunnersbury Park listed?
Yes. Temple in Gunnersbury Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080331, first listed on 11 July 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Temple in Gunnersbury Park?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hounslow, 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.