Grade II listed · Reading

Great Hall of the University of Reading

Great Hall of the University of Reading is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 12 February 1987. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 91% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGreat Hall of the University of Reading
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1248715
Date first listed12 February 1987
Local planning authorityReading
Location51.45055, -0.96194 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248715

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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 Great Hall of the University of Reading

NameGradeDistance
Nos 32 to 40, London RoadII47 m
University of Reading War MemorialII51 m
St David'S HallII*57 m
GreenbankII62 m
No 44 (The Acacias) and Railings to Street the AcaciasII73 m
16-22, London RoadII80 m
Albion PlaceII*96 m
Railings to Road from Albion Place to Opposite Redlands RoadII103 m
Garden Wall to North and East of the Acacias Wall to Garden of the AcaciasII119 m
Kendrick Girls' School No 41 (Kendrick Girls' School) Including Street Wall Extending to East and Turning Into Sidmouth StreetII179 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Hall of the University of Reading listed?
Yes. Great Hall of the University of Reading is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248715, first listed on 12 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Great Hall of the University of Reading?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Reading, 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.