Grade I listed · Tewkesbury

Sudeley Castle

Sudeley Castle is a Grade I listed building in Tewkesbury, first listed on 4 July 1960. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 1,582 listed buildings in Tewkesbury; 17% of Tewkesbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSudeley Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1154791
Date first listed4 July 1960
Local planning authorityTewkesbury
Location51.94750, -1.95633 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1154791

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tewkesbury will require for your works on Sudeley Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Sudeley Castle

NameGradeDistance
Sudeley Castle, Gateway About 20 Metres North of Church of St MaryII75 m
Sudeley Castle, Church of St MaryI81 m
Sudeley Castle Fountain to South of Church of St MaryII92 m
Sudeley Castle, Tithe BarnI117 m
Sudeley Castle Terrace Wall and to East and South of Castle, and Dog KennelsII151 m
Sudeley Castle, North Lodge and Wing WallsII190 m
Boilingwell HouseII509 m
Mill BuildingII663 m
Mill CottageII672 m
Old Smith'S CottageII677 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sudeley Castle listed?
Yes. Sudeley Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1154791, first listed on 4 July 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sudeley Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tewkesbury, 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.