Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House

Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 18 February 1976. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 49% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1253959
Date first listed18 February 1976
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.40817, -0.34395 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1253959

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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 Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House

NameGradeDistance
Rustic Gothic Hut in Grounds of Hampton Court HouseII30 m
Hampton Court HouseII96 m
Prestbury HouseII207 m
White HouseII224 m
Chetwynd HouseII262 m
Royal Mews and Great BarnI262 m
Craven HouseII300 m
Faraday House and Cardinal House with Wall and Gatepiers to StreetII335 m
Court CottageII346 m
Paper HouseII351 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House listed?
Yes. Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1253959, first listed on 18 February 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grotto in Grounds of Hampton Court House?
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.