Grade II* listed · Great Yarmouth

The Hippodrome

The Hippodrome is a Grade II* listed building in Great Yarmouth, first listed on 8 December 1978. It is one of 46 Grade II* entries among 434 listed buildings in Great Yarmouth; 63% of Great Yarmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Hippodrome
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1245922
Date first listed8 December 1978
Local planning authorityGreat Yarmouth
Location52.60284, 1.73541 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245922

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Great Yarmouth will require for your works on The Hippodrome, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hippodrome listed?
Yes. The Hippodrome is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1245922, first listed on 8 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Hippodrome?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Great Yarmouth, 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.