Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Castle Hotel

Castle Hotel is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 24 February 1949. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 0% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Castle Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1170776
Date first listed	24 February 1949
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.60391, 0.37871 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1170776

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Castle Hotel, 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 Castle Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
50, High Street	II	22 m
53 and 55, High Street	II	22 m
52-56, High Street	II	26 m
57, High Street	II	26 m
48, High Street	II	32 m
47, High Street	II	34 m
The Square Garage	II	39 m
45, High Street	II	43 m
37 and 39, High Street	II	64 m
38, High Street	II	70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Hotel listed?

Yes. Castle Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1170776, first listed on 24 February 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Castle Hotel?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.