Grade I listed · Buckinghamshire

Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden

Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden is a Grade I listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 23 September 1955. It is one of 132 Grade I entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 16% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBlenheim Pavilion, Cliveden
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1125045
Date first listed23 September 1955
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location51.56298, -0.69088 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1125045

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden

NameGradeDistance
Covered Stone Vase on Stone Pedestal, ClivedenII85 m
Wall Of, and Statues and Ornaments In, Long Garden, ClivedenII151 m
Statues in Evergreen Oak Grove, ClivedenII212 m
Shell Fountain, ClivedenII*283 m
Garden Walls to South of Hedsor PrioryII439 m
Walls, Railings, Gate Piers Enclosing Entrance Court, Conservatory Attached, ClivedenII456 m
Stable Buildings at ClivedenII*463 m
Old Retort House and Chimney South-East Corner of Grape House Yard, ClivedenII466 m
Pavilion in Water Garden of ClivedenII505 m
Church of St NicholasII527 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden listed?
Yes. Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1125045, first listed on 23 September 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Blenheim Pavilion, Cliveden?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Buckinghamshire, 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.