Grade I listed · Bristol, City of

Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads

Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads is a Grade I listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 1 November 1966. It is one of 53 Grade I entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 18% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1209622
Date first listed	1 November 1966
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.44930, -2.58287 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1209622

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads, 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 Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads

Name	Grade	Distance
Bristol and Exeter Building	II*	103 m
The George Railway Hotel	II	147 m
Temple Meads Station	I	162 m
Former Glass Cone, Hilton Hotel	II	343 m
84 and 86, Victoria Street	II	372 m
Chatterton'S House and School and Attached Screen Wall	II	374 m
80 and 82, Victoria Street	II	377 m
Shakespeare Inn	II	383 m
Temple Church, Remains	II*	407 m
66, Victoria Street	II	409 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads listed?

Yes. Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1209622, first listed on 1 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bristol Old Station, Temple Meads?

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.