Grade II* listed · Tunbridge Wells

Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church)

Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church) is a Grade II* listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 20 May 1952. It is one of 133 Grade II* entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 0% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1223642
Date first listed	20 May 1952
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.13280, 0.26221 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1223642

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 Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church)

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Surrounding Holy Trinity Church on All Four Sides	II	21 m
Vicarage	II	49 m
The Priory	II	49 m
Wall to North and South of Nos 2 and 3	II	52 m
Holy Trinity Church Hall	II	54 m
16-22, York Road	II	72 m
Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road	II	74 m
6-14, York Road	II	74 m
11-29, Church Road	II	86 m
16 and 18, Church Road	II	97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church) listed?

Yes. Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1223642, first listed on 20 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church)?

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