Grade II* listed · Malvern Hills

Main Building of Malvern College

Main Building of Malvern College is a Grade II* listed building in Malvern Hills, first listed on 1 January 1970. It is one of 86 Grade II* entries among 1,887 listed buildings in Malvern Hills; 19% of Malvern Hills’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Building of Malvern College
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1082796
Date first listed1 January 1970
Local planning authorityMalvern Hills
Location52.10418, -2.32615 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1082796

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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 Main Building of Malvern College

NameGradeDistance
War Memorial Statue at Malvern CollegeII25 m
Chapel at Malvern CollegeII61 m
The School House at Malvern CollegeII75 m
Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Malvern CollegeII82 m
The War Memorial Library at Malvern CollegeII113 m
Gates and 8 Gate Piers to Number 3 House and Number 4 House at Malvern CollegeII177 m
Number 6 House at Malvern CollegeII240 m
Southlands (Ellerslie School)II272 m
41, Wells RoadII304 m
37, Priory RoadII351 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Building of Malvern College listed?
Yes. Main Building of Malvern College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1082796, first listed on 1 January 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Building of Malvern College?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Malvern Hills, 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.