Grade I listed · Somerset

Bridgwater Arts Centre

Bridgwater Arts Centre is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 1% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBridgwater Arts Centre
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1197363
Date first listed24 March 1950
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.12943, -3.00259 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197363

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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 Bridgwater Arts Centre

NameGradeDistance
No 9 and Attached Rear Walls and OuthouseI17 m
7, Castle StreetI23 m
County Court OfficeII*26 m
Legion House and Attached Wall to RightII*31 m
10, Castle StreetI31 m
12 and 14, Queen StreetII32 m
12, Castle StreetI34 m
10, Queen StreetII34 m
8, Castle StreetI34 m
14, Castle StreetI38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgwater Arts Centre listed?
Yes. Bridgwater Arts Centre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1197363, first listed on 24 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bridgwater Arts Centre?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, 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.