Grade II* listed · Horsham

Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital

Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital is a Grade II* listed building in Horsham, first listed on 4 December 2000. It is one of 64 Grade II* entries among 1,763 listed buildings in Horsham; 97% of Horsham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameArts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1247243
Date first listed4 December 2000
Local planning authorityHorsham
Location51.04231, -0.36454 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1247243

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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 Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S HospitalII*105 m
Lanaways BarnII573 m
Lanaways Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII583 m
Former Barn at Christs HospitalII655 m
Sluetts, Christ'S HospitalII722 m
Bodimans, Christ'S HospitalII768 m
Barn to North West of Sayers Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII802 m
Sayers Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII819 m
East Lodge and gateway, Christ's Hospital SchoolII899 m
Old Lodge to North East of Chirst'S HospitalII929 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital listed?
Yes. Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1247243, first listed on 4 December 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Arts Centre and Music School at Christs Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Horsham, 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.