Grade I listed · Bassetlaw

Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library.

Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library. is a Grade I listed building in Bassetlaw, first listed on 8 February 1972. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,077 listed buildings in Bassetlaw; 21% of Bassetlaw’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWelbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library.
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1224867
Date first listed8 February 1972
Local planning authorityBassetlaw
Location53.26275, -1.15656 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1224867

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library.

NameGradeDistance
Wall and Attached Gateway Attached to North of Welbeck AbbeyII17 m
GrottoII34 m
Chapel and Titchfield LibraryI42 m
Glass Court, Camelia House and Tunnel Entrance to Rear of Camelia HouseII79 m
Pair of lodges flanking the entrance to Glass Court Drive, tunnel entrance and wallII*99 m
Tunnel Entrance, Wall and Gateway to Glass CourtII120 m
Garden walls, fountains, summer houses and other ornaments to the south and east of Welbeck Abbey.II125 m
Entrance Walls and 2 Sets of Piers, 150 and 50 Metres West of Welbeck AbbeyII131 m
Garden Wall, Fountain Lions, Seat and Summer House to the South West of Welbeck AbbeyII186 m
Sunken Garden and Rose ArborII214 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library. listed?
Yes. Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1224867, first listed on 8 February 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Welbeck Abbey and attached Picture Gallery, Chapel and Library.?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bassetlaw, 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.