Grade II* listed · Westminster

The Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theatre is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 20 September 1960. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 11% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Garrick Theatre
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1217927
Date first listed	20 September 1960
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51004, -0.12785 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217927

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Garrick Theatre

Name	Grade	Distance
Ventilation Lamp Standard Numbered 35 on Island North of Irving Street	II	35 m
Cavell House National Westminster Bank	II	41 m
Statue of Sir Henry Irving	II	47 m
Duke of York's Theatre	II	50 m
National Portrait Gallery	I	66 m
1, Charing Cross Road Wc2	II	72 m
Two lamp posts outside 7 and 21 Cecil Court	II	77 m
The Edith Cavell Memorial	I	88 m
31, St Martin'S Lane Wc2	II*	90 m
The Salisbury Public House and 91-93, St Martin'S Lane	II	106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garrick Theatre listed?

Yes. The Garrick Theatre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1217927, first listed on 20 September 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Garrick Theatre?

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