Grade I listed · Westminster

Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden

Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummer House in Buckingham Palace Garden
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1239210
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50214, -0.14827 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1239210

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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 Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden

NameGradeDistance
The Waterloo Vase in Buckingham Palace GardenI38 m
Buckingham Palace Boundary Walls Enclosing Grounds Walls to Buckingham Palace GardensI93 m
Wellington ArchI181 m
Porter'S RestII206 m
Machine Gun Corps MemorialII*207 m
139, Piccadilly W1II207 m
140, PICCADILLY W1 (See details for further address information)II207 m
138, Piccadilly W1II207 m
134, PICCADILLY W1 (See details for further address information)II211 m
149 AND 150, OLD PARK LANE SW1 (See details for further address information)II218 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden listed?
Yes. Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1239210, first listed on 5 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summer House in Buckingham Palace Garden?
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.