Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

6 and 7 Christmas Steps

6 and 7 Christmas Steps is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 4 March 1977. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 32% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name6 and 7 Christmas Steps
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1205083
Date first listed4 March 1977
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.45604, -2.59693 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1205083

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 6 and 7 Christmas Steps

NameGradeDistance
5, Christmas StepsII6 m
4, Christmas StepsII10 m
Foster's Almshouses and attached walls, railings and gatesII*14 m
3, Christmas StepsII15 m
15, Christmas StepsII18 m
17, 18 and 19, Christmas StepsII19 m
16, Christmas StepsII19 m
20, Christmas StepsII23 m
Three Lamp PostsII23 m
The Sugar Loaf Public HouseII25 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 and 7 Christmas Steps listed?
Yes. 6 and 7 Christmas Steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1205083, first listed on 4 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 6 and 7 Christmas Steps?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bristol, City of, 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.