Grade II listed · Derbyshire Dales

Grotto in Arboretum

Grotto in Arboretum is a Grade II listed building in Derbyshire Dales, first listed on 19 June 1987. It is one of 2,115 Grade II entries among 2,304 listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales; 88% of Derbyshire Dales’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto in Arboretum
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1088183
Date first listed	19 June 1987
Local planning authority	Derbyshire Dales
Location	53.22237, -1.60598 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1088183

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Grotto in Arboretum

Name	Grade	Distance
Foundation Walls of Paxtons Great Conservatory	II	249 m
Doric Column and the Bust of Sixth Duke	II	278 m
Retaining Walls and Steps Surrounding the Site of the Great Conservatory	II	316 m
Urn to Blanche	II	347 m
Statue Terminating the Vista to the East of the Ring Pond	II	401 m
Ice House	II	403 m
Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond	I	426 m
The Willow Tree Fountain	II	457 m
The Emperor Fountain	II	481 m
Conduit House Cascade and Adjoining Statues	I	510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto in Arboretum listed?

Yes. Grotto in Arboretum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1088183, first listed on 19 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto in Arboretum?

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