Grade II listed · Warrington

Blue Bell Inn

Blue Bell Inn is a Grade II listed building in Warrington, first listed on 4 April 1975. It is one of 353 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 20% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Blue Bell Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1139390
Date first listed	4 April 1975
Local planning authority	Warrington
Location	53.39002, -2.59371 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139390

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Warrington will require for your works on Blue Bell Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Blue Bell Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Ye Olde Barley Mow Public House (Only the Side Facade)	II*	52 m
46, 48, 48A AND 50, HORSEMARKET CHAMBERS (See details for further address information)	II	53 m
Ye Olde Barley Mow Public House (Excluding the Side Facade)	II*	60 m
Former Fish Market	II	60 m
13, Market Place	II	67 m
9-11, Market Place	II	74 m
8, Market Place	II	78 m
Theatre Tavern	II	106 m
3 and 5, Winwick Street	II	114 m
Telephone Kiosks at East End of Church of the Holy Trinity	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bell Inn listed?

Yes. Blue Bell Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139390, first listed on 4 April 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Blue Bell Inn?

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