Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall

The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 13 November 1973. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 33% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1204004
Date first listed	13 November 1973
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.07506, 1.16224 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204004

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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 The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
The Grand Hotel Including Surrounding Wall	II	90 m
The Manor House	II	225 m
Burlington Hotel	II	231 m
Wall and Gatepiers to the Manor House	II	240 m
31, Clifton Crescent	II	296 m
20 and 22, Clifton Crescent	II	299 m
27 and 29, Clifton Crescent	II	309 m
16 and 18, Clifton Crescent	II	324 m
23 and 25, Clifton Crescent	II	331 m
19 and 21, Clifton Crescent	II	353 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall listed?

Yes. The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1204004, first listed on 13 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The New Metropole Including the Fountain in the Garden to the North and Surrounding Wall?

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