Grade II listed · Barnsley

Grotto at Bretton Hall

Grotto at Bretton Hall is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 9 March 1998. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 97% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto at Bretton Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119663
Date first listed	9 March 1998
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.60676, -1.57891 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119663

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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 at Bretton Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Footbridge in Menagerie Wood Approximately 200 Metres South East of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park	II	325 m
Rock Well Approximately 50 Metres West of Dam Head Cottages in Bretton Park	II	1.0 km
Summer House Approximately 150 Metres West of Haigh Hall	II	1.3 km
Farm Building Immediately North of Haigh Hall Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Haigh Hall Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Haigh Hall	II	1.4 km
Haigh Hall Lodge	II	1.4 km
Ha-Ha to South and East of Haigh Hall	II	1.5 km
Barn Opposite Number 58 (Approximately 10 Metres South West)	II	1.5 km
L Shaped Ranged of Barns on Road Side Opposite Numbers 55 and 57	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto at Bretton Hall listed?

Yes. Grotto at Bretton Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119663, first listed on 9 March 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto at Bretton Hall?

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