Grade II listed · Waverley

The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park

The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park is a Grade II listed building in Waverley, first listed on 22 March 2011. It is one of 1,619 Grade II entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 98% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1242952
Date first listed	22 March 2011
Local planning authority	Waverley
Location	51.14729, -0.68540 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1242952

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park

Name	Grade	Distance
Temple on the Edge of Thursley Lake	II	134 m
Statue of Neptune with Attached Underwater Tunnel, Stairs, Circular and Rectangular Chambers and Artificial Island, Witley Park	II*	136 m
Boathouse on Thursley Lake Including Walls	II	159 m
Bridge and Lake Pavilion in Thursley Lake	II	229 m
Bridge and Weir Between Thursley and Stable Lakes	II	327 m
Bathing Pavilion on Stable Lake, Witley Park	II	387 m
Stable Block Witley Park	II	540 m
Dolphin Fountain to East of Lake	II	557 m
Thursley Lodge	II	595 m
Cosford Mill	II	698 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park listed?

Yes. The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1242952, first listed on 22 March 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Underwater Boat House and spiral ramp entrance in Witley Park?

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