Grade II listed · Bedford

King'S Arms Hotel

King'S Arms Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	King'S Arms Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1138330
Date first listed	14 May 1971
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.13312, -0.46578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138330

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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 King'S Arms Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
House on North Side of Square	II*	29 m
Former Parish Church of St Mary	I	35 m
2-8, Cardington Road	II	61 m
9 and 11, Saint Mary'S Street	II	62 m
11, Cardington Road	II	127 m
Lea Cottage	II	131 m
Trinity House	II*	148 m
Town Bridge over River Great Ouse	II	156 m
26, Cauldwell Street	II	168 m
Railings at the Swan Hotel	II	191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is King'S Arms Hotel listed?

Yes. King'S Arms Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1138330, first listed on 14 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to King'S Arms Hotel?

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