Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 0% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1251787
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.47440, -0.29252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251787

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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 Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Name	Grade	Distance
Avenue Lodge	II*	30 m
Ruined Arch, Including Fragments of Masonry at the Base of the Arch	II*	67 m
Temperate House	I	206 m
2, Branstone Road	II	216 m
Evolution House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	II	268 m
Milestone Opposite Holmesdale Road	II	303 m
King William'S Temple	II	304 m
Unicorn Gate	II	318 m
Temple of Bellona	II	321 m
Alcove to North of Lion Gate	II	366 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew listed?

Yes. Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1251787, first listed on 10 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?

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